Best Spots in Copenhagen for The Unhurried Travellers

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Discover Copenhagen’s 200 best Unhurried Traveller spots for your trip

From the classic Noma and Nyhavn, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.

Noma

★ 4.6 · 2,420 reviews

Experience Noma, René Redzepi's celebrated restaurant, where the menu follows the season. Settle in for a multi-course tasting dinner and watch a thoughtful, down-to-earth team at work in the kitchen.

🏛️LandmarkFree

Nyhavn

★ 4.7 · 8,996 reviews

Wander along Nyhavn, Copenhagen's most photographed canal. Stroll past rows of colourful townhouses and antique wooden ships, then settle at a waterfront café to watch the harbour life go by.

🏛️LandmarkFree

The Little Mermaid

★ 4.1 · 40,417 reviews

Meet Copenhagen's most famous statue, the Little Mermaid, perched on her rock at Langelinie. Follow the harbour promenade to reach her, then take a few minutes for photos and the waterfront view.

🛍️Shopping$$$ · Expensive

Illums Bolighus

★ 4.4 · 3,035 reviews

Browse Scandinavian design in a flagship store for homeware and interiors. A stylish stop for couples and design lovers in Copenhagen.

🍽️Food$$$$ · Premium

Geranium

★ 4.7 · 984 reviews

Step into Geranium, the eighth-floor tasting-menu restaurant in Østerbro. Work through carefully paced courses, pick a drink pairing from the menu letter, and take in the panoramic city views between dishes.

🍽️Food$$$ · Expensive

Schønnemann

★ 4.7 · 2,368 reviews

Discover Schønnemann, the Indre By lunch institution devoted to Danish open sandwiches. Share a few smørrebrød, from beef tartare to smoked eel, with a small glass of schnapps alongside.

🍽️Food$$$$ · Premium

Alchemist

★ 4.8 · 820 reviews

Step into Alchemist, Copenhagen's immersive take on fine dining where the evening is as theatrical as the food. Spend around four hours moving through inventive, sensory courses, with a sommelier pairing if you want the full experience.

🏛️Landmark$$ · Mid-range

Church of Our Saviour

★ 4.6 · 10,299 reviews

Climb the Church of Our Saviour, whose spire is wrapped by an exterior spiral staircase. Work up the 400 steps to a narrow summit with panoramic views across Copenhagen's rooftops and harbour.

🏛️LandmarkFree

Frederik's Church

★ 4.6 · 10,858 reviews

Step inside Frederik's Church, the Marble Church beneath Scandinavia's biggest dome. Admire the soaring circular interior, and if timing allows, join one of the small dome visits for a view over central Copenhagen.

🛍️Shopping$$$ · Expensive

Magasin du Nord

★ 4.2 · 17,449 reviews

Browse fashion, beauty and homeware in one of Scandinavia's oldest department stores. A convenient stop on a shopping day in the city centre.

🥐Breakfast$ · Budget-friendly

Juno the bakery

★ 4.7 · 4,514 reviews

Join the queue at one of Copenhagen's most talked-about bakeries. Taste freshly baked pastries with a coffee in a lively neighbourhood.

🍽️Food$$ · Mid-range

Reffen - Copenhagen Street Food

★ 4.6 · 13,429 reviews

Wander through Reffen, Copenhagen's sprawling street food market, and see why it draws crowds all year. Sample dishes from stalls around the world, grab a local beer and settle in for the entertainment.

🍽️Food$$$$ · Premium

Kadeau

★ 4.7 · 532 reviews

Book a table at Kadeau, the intimate New Nordic restaurant in Indre By. Sit down for a long tasting menu of 16 to 18 courses, each plate carefully presented in a quiet, comfortable room.

🥐Breakfast$ · Budget-friendly

Skt. Peders Bageri

★ 4.7 · 3,165 reviews

Taste a classic cinnamon roll in a traditional bakery in central Copenhagen. Sit in the cosy room and pick from the pastry counter.

🛍️Shopping$$$ · Expensive

Royal Copenhagen

★ 4.6 · 591 reviews

Step into Royal Copenhagen, the historic Indre By flagship of Denmark's celebrated porcelain house. Admire current designs, wander up to the on-site museum of past collections, and learn how the china is made from the friendly staff.

🍽️Food$$$ · Expensive

Aamanns 1921

★ 4.5 · 1,769 reviews

Discover Aamanns 1921, a Michelin-guide restaurant that has made smørrebrød a destination dish. Sit down to open-faced Danish sandwiches and seasonal plates in a polished room that suits a long lunch or an unhurried dinner.

🎭Entertainment

Canal Cruise with Guide

★ 4.6 · 12,918 reviews

Climb aboard the Canal Cruise with Guide in Indre By for an easy hour on the water. Glide past royal palaces, the Little Mermaid and the old stock exchange while commentary explains the city around you.

🍸Drinks

Home of Carlsberg Experience Entry Ticket

★ 4.6 · 1,451 reviews

Discover the Home of Carlsberg, where Copenhagen's best-known brewing story unfolds on the original brewery grounds. Wander interactive exhibitions, the bottle collection, stables and gardens at your own pace, then finish with your included drink.

🍽️Food$$ · Mid-range

Restaurant Kronborg

★ 4.5 · 1,965 reviews

Step into Restaurant Kronborg, the old-school Indre By restaurant famed for hearty Danish home cooking. Try open sandwiches like the salmon smørrebrød and ask the friendly staff about aquavit.

🍽️Food$$ · Mid-range

Bæst

★ 4.2 · 3,023 reviews

Pull up a chair at Bæst, the Nørrebro pizzeria Copenhagen keeps talking about. Share soft-crust pizzas and ask the staff to match a wine to your order.

🍽️Food$$$ · Expensive

Barr

★ 4.3 · 2,159 reviews

Discover Barr, the Indre By restaurant just across the bridge from Nyhavn. Cross through a garden-like approach and settle in for tartare, schnitzel and lamb frikadeller, finishing with a rhubarb pudding.

🍽️Food$$$$ · Premium

Restaurant Jordnær

★ 4.8 · 304 reviews

Make the trip out to Restaurant Jordnær in Gentofte, a destination for serious food lovers. Settle in for a long tasting menu of top-notch ingredients served with unusually personal hospitality.

🍽️Food$$ · Mid-range

Gasoline Grill

★ 4.5 · 6,890 reviews

Join the queue at Gasoline Grill, central Copenhagen's famous burger counter. Order a juicy, thick patty with fries and soak up the unusual, buzzing atmosphere.

🍽️Food$$$ · Expensive

Høst

★ 4.6 · 4,583 reviews

Experience Høst, the Nordic restaurant in Indre By with its whitewashed walls and rustic wooden tables. Work through a multi-course menu of refined, creative plates in a cozy, relaxed room.

🍽️Food$$$ · Expensive

King Hans Cellar

★ 4.7 · 335 reviews

Descend into King Hans Cellar, the Indre By restaurant that has been serving diners since 1976. Work through refined courses beneath Gothic arches, and sample pastries from the cellar bakery.

🍽️Food$$ · Mid-range

Osteria 16

★ 4.5 · 628 reviews

Discover Osteria 16, the Vesterbro Italian spot with a kitchen you can almost sit inside. Share raw tuna with herbs and other Italian plates alongside good wine in a warm, lively room.

🛍️Shopping$$$ · Expensive

HAY House

★ 4.4 · 1,002 reviews

Browse Danish furniture and home accessories in a stylish multi-floor showroom. A stop for design lovers who want a souvenir with style.

🛍️Shopping$$$ · Expensive

Georg Jensen

★ 4.4 · 210 reviews

Admire classic Danish silver and jewellery in the brand's elegant Copenhagen store. A refined stop for design lovers and couples.

🍽️Food$$$$ · Premium

formel B

★ 4.5 · 646 reviews

Step into formel B, the Frederiksberg C fine-dining address couples pick for a special evening. Work through a succession of beautifully plated dishes, each with its own textures and flavours, alongside a carefully chosen wine selection.

🍽️Food$$ · Mid-range

La Banchina

★ 4.6 · 1,878 reviews

Discover La Banchina, the Copenhagen harbour spot where swimming and seafood share the same waterfront. Take a dip, then settle in with grilled fish, oysters and a drink beside the water.

Best Spots in Copenhagen for The Unhurried Travellers

Copenhagen · 🍽️ Food

Noma

3h30

★ 4.6 · 2,420

$$$$

Copenhagen · 🏛️ Landmark

Nyhavn

45 min

★ 4.7 · 8,996

Free

Copenhagen · 🏛️ Landmark