Best Things to Do in Copenhagen in Winter
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From the classic Magasin du Nord and ILLUM, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 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.
★ 4.2 · 7,473 reviews
Shop designer labels across five floors and finish with a meal on the rooftop. A stylish stop for shoppers and couples in central Copenhagen.
★ 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.
★ 4.5 · 94,671 reviews
Step into Tivoli Gardens, the century-old amusement park in the middle of Copenhagen. Ride the antique roller coaster, stroll the gardens, and catch a concert or theatre show before dinner at one of the restaurants.
★ 4.6 · 15,264 reviews
Discover Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen's temple of antique sculpture and 19th-century art in Indre By. Wander among Mediterranean statues, French and Danish masters, and the palm-filled Winter Garden.
★ 4.4 · 2,232 reviews
Spend the day at Experimentarium in Hellerup, a science centre built for touching and testing. Try the interactive exhibits, catch a live demonstration, and let the kids burn off energy on the rooftop playground.
★ 4.7 · 4,094 reviews
Settle into The Royal Playhouse and The Old Stage, Copenhagen's historic Royal Danish Theatre on Kongens Nytorv. Take in a ballet, opera or concert beneath chandeliers and decorated ceilings in a 19th-century hall.
★ 4.6 · 6,771 reviews
Step into SMK, the National Gallery of Denmark in central Copenhagen. Move through centuries of art from Renaissance masterpieces to modern works, and catch a temporary exhibition along the way.
★ 5.0 · 424 reviews
Seek out Buna & Co. in Vesterbro, a café so well liked that visitors come back several times in one trip. Sip a strong, distinctive coffee and sample the thoughtful food menu in a calm, welcoming room.
★ 4.1 · 47 reviews
Duck into Riccos Kaffebar, a charming cafe tucked inside a museum in Indre By. Order a brie sandwich or a coffee and enjoy a relaxed, reasonably priced break between sights.
★ 4.2 · 716 reviews
Take a break at Original Coffee inside Illum, in the middle of Copenhagen's shopping district. Enjoy a soft cinnamon roll or hot chocolate in a cosy spot with a view over the centre.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 1,223 reviews
Slip into H A N S Coffee for a quiet pause in central Copenhagen. Enjoy a flaky croissant and a well-made coffee in a calm Nordic interior, away from the busier streets.
★ 4.4 · 989 reviews
Visit Democratic Coffee in København K for some of the city's most talked-about pastries. Pair a cardamom bun or almond croissant with a single-origin filter coffee, then buy a bag of beans.
★ 4.6 · 470 reviews
Settle into Kaffedepartementet in Nordvest for a calm, design-conscious coffee break. Choose a seat in one of its several light-filled rooms and pair a coffee with the miso cookie.
★ 4.6 · 727 reviews
Drop into Darcy's Kaffe in København N for a relaxed coffee and pastry break. Choose between espresso drinks, matcha or hojicha and take a seat indoors or out.
★ 4.4 · 758 reviews
Visit La Cabra in central Copenhagen for a polished specialty coffee stop. Order a matcha latte or cappuccino from the knowledgeable baristas and add a chai bun or sourdough to take along.
★ 4.6 · 821 reviews
Make the trip to Coffee Collective's flagship on Godthåbsvej, where roastery and café share one industrial space. Drink a carefully prepared cortado, try the carrot cake and leave with a bag of beans.
★ 4.6 · 406 reviews
Begin a Copenhagen coffee crawl at Enghave Kaffe in København V. Order a specialty coffee from a friendly barista and pick something fresh from the day's baked breads and pastries.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.1 · 1,332 reviews
Settle into a former butcher's shop for classic French country cooking. Order simple, comforting dishes in a bright, white-tiled room.
★ 4.7 · 2,246 reviews
Settle into a lovingly styled café for breakfast or lunch. Order a coffee and enjoy the thoughtful atmosphere.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 3,247 reviews
Pull up a seat at Folkehuset Absalon, the shared-table restaurant in Copenhagen's Vesterbro. Share a global dinner with strangers and perhaps catch a live event or board game night.
★ 4.6 · 581 reviews
Step into Det Vide Hus on Gothersgade for an espresso in a cozy, understated setting. Drink it in or take it away, and finish with the mango ice cream sandwich.
★ 4.7 · 253 reviews
Seek out Wild horses, a cute neighbourhood cafe in København SV beloved by locals. Bite into a crispy sandwich or a lavender and lime pastry, paired with a carefully made coffee.
★ 4.7 · 677 reviews
Drop into The Artisan Copenhagen in Nørrebro for coffee made from beans roasted on site. Enjoy an iced latte or espresso with a cookie, indoors or at the outdoor seats.
Copenhagen · 🛍️ Shopping
Magasin du Nord
1h
ILLUM
1h30
Illums Bolighus
45 min
Copenhagen · 🎭 Entertainment
Tivoli Gardens
4h
Copenhagen · 🎨 Museum
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
Experimentarium
2h30
The Royal Playhouse and The Old Stage
SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst
Copenhagen · ☕ Coffeebreak
Buna & Co.
25 min
Riccos Kaffebar
Original Coffee
Copenhagen · 🍽️ Food
Høst
1h45
King Hans Cellar
H A N S Coffee
Democratic Coffee
Kaffedepartementet
Darcy’s Kaffe
La Cabra
Coffee Collective
Enghave Kaffe
Geranium
3h30
Noma
Copenhagen · 🥐 Breakfast
Les Trois Cochons
1h15
Next Door Cafe
Skt. Peders Bageri
30 min
Alchemist
Folkehuset Absalon
Det Vide Hus
Wild horses
The Artisan Copenhagen
