A Copenhagen Fairytale

From the metro station ‘Kongens Nytorv’ an enchanting route awaits. Walk to Kongens Have, where a majestic avenue of old trees leads to rose gardens and Rosenborg Castle, surrounded by its moat and statues. Here, you may also find occasional outdoor theatre performances and an adventure playground. Alternatively, stroll to Amalienborg Castle where The Royal Life Guards, in their iconic uniforms and hats, add a fairytale touch. 

Perfect Park Life

Trianglen Station is a hub for parks and playgrounds. Just a short walk away is Remisen, an indoor playground with everything from pirate ships to table tennis and creative workshops. Ten minutes from Trianglen Station, you’ll find Trafiklegepladsen, a playground designed with child-sized traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, swing lanes and sidewalks. Bikes can be borrowed Monday to Friday to explore the playground’s roads. Right next door you’ll find Fælledparken, one of the city’s green lungs – ideal for running, strolling or reading a book on a park bench. The park also has five barbecue areas – perfect for summer gatherings like children’s birthday parties.

The Heart of the City

From the buzzing and vibrant Nørreport Station, you’ll quickly find contrasting tranquillity just around the corner. During the day, Studenterhuset on Købmagergade offers a space for studying and coffee at student-friendly prices, while at night, it hosts social events like chess nights, quiz nights, communal dinners, and ‘Tuesday Swing dance’. Nearby, Hovedbiblioteket, the city’s spacious library in Krystalgade, provides group study areas and a vast selection of books in numerous languages. For a breath of fresh air and clearing your thoughts, head to the lakes, which stretches from Nørreport all the way to both Østerbro and Vesterbro.   

Buzzing Urban Vibes

Take the metro to Copenhagen Central Station and soak in the city’s vibrant urban atmosphere. Grab a quick lunch at John’s Hotdog Deli in front of the station or at one of the other food carts at Rådhuspladsen. A short walk away is the Meatpacking District (Kødbyen), where you’ll find a variety of restaurants and cosy cafes for every mood and taste, all with the authentic vibe and rustic charm of the area’s old industrial buildings. For activities, DGI Byen offers an extensive list of things to do.

The beautiful and fashionable Frederiksberg

Frederiksberg is one of the most spacious and green parts of greater Copenhagen. With its wide boulevards and stately buildings, it is a clear favourite for locals seeking a peaceful weekend stroll in city surroundings or in the park. 

In and around the 300-year-old Frederiksberg Allé, with its iconic linden trees, you’ll find plenty of barista cafés offering delicious Danish pastries and restaurants serving traditional Danish lunches. The avenue also has bars where you can enjoy the sun alongside a Carlsberg pilsner on tap.

Frederiksberg Have is just two minutes away from the metro station. Here you will find modern playgrounds and Frederiksberg Castle, a former royal palace, situated among green lawns, small lakes, and even a not-so-secret elephant enclosure. 

Multicultural hot spot

One of the city’s old working-class areas in outer Nørrebro, has transformed into a hip area with modern cafés and restaurants. At Skjolds Plads, a renewed city square, you can get a BMO (bun with cheese) from one of Copenhagen’s renowned bakeries that have put the city on the gastronomic world map. This area is also famous for its shawarmas and kebabs.

A block away, you can embark on an architectural and recreational walk along Superkilen, a public space where you can play basketball, skate and use the outdoor gyms, or simply enjoy the buzzing everyday life of this multicultural area.

Modernised historic area

Sydhavnen (South Harbour) is the real deal: an old working-class neighbourhood with an authentic atmosphere resembling a small town within Copenhagen. Over the past decade, gentrification has brought new cafés, bars, and restaurants to the area, but Sydhavnen still retains its cosy piers, houseboats, and canals - perfect for strolling or just hanging out.

Situated on the outskirts of the city, Sydhavnen has plenty of swimming areas as well as two of Copenhagen’s largest parks, Sydhavnstippen and Valby Parken – not to mention the beautiful and labyrinthine cemetery Vestre Kirkegård.

Vibrant Vesterbro

In the heart of Copenhagen’s lively Vesterbro, Enghave Plads offers everything an urban dweller could want. Great shopping, bars, cafés, and restaurants sit alongside bakeries, small record shops, and some of the city’s best concert venues. Everything is within a five-minute walk.

On the spacious Sønder Boulevard locals hang out, drink their coffee and play on the green lawns or in the fenced ball courts. Evenings here are lively too, with young people (as well as the young at heart) socialising at the area’s modern restaurants, where natural wine and homemade stracciatella are menu staples.