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Denmark

Things to do in Denmark

  1. A

    Fünf

    This gorgeous women’s clothing store on trendy Elmegade stocks up-to-the-second ranges from several local designers.

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  2. Malmö Konsthall

    One of Europe’s largest art spaces dedicated to contemporary art, this place has permanent and temporary exhibitions.

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  3. B

    Never Mind

    Tiny, smoky and packed to the rafters, Never Mind is a seriously fun spot for shameless pop and late-night flirtation.

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  4. Rold Skov Cykler

    Bikes can be hired from Rold Skov Cykler in Skørping; city/mountain bikes cost 100/150kr per day.

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  5. C

    Krudttårnet

    The whitewashed Krudttårnet is a remnant of the 17th-century citadel that once protected the port.

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  6. Boes Kaffestue

    In peak summer and on weekends the gorgeous Boes Kaffestue is open for meals and drinks from lunchtime.

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  7. D

    Zoologisk Museum

    With its interesting display of stuffed animals, sealife and birds, Copenhagen’s zoological museum is popular with kids.

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  8. Ry Cykel

    Ry Cykel is 1.5km east of the train station, towards Skanderborg. Bikes can be rented for 75kr per day.

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  9. E

    Christiansborg Ruins

    In the cryptlike basement museum of Christiansborg you can see the ruins of Bishop Absalon’s fortress, dating from 1167.

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  10. F

    Kramboden

    Nedergade's antique shops include Kramboden, an olde-worlde merchant's house selling toys and utensils from bygone days.

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  12. G

    El Torito

    The Mexican restaurant El Torito has a little takeaway section at the back, where you can buy wraps, nachos and burritos.

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  13. H

    Østerport Cykler

    At Østerport S-train station near track 13. A sister business to Københavns Cykler; has the same good standards.

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  14. I

    Caritas Springvandet

    The Charity Fountain is the most beautiful in Copenhagen. It was built in 1608 and is a popular rallying point for buskers.

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  15. J

    Rosengårdcentret

    Mall rats will like the Rosengård centre, 4km southeast of town, with a multiscreen cinema, restaurants and 145 shops.

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  16. Køge Museum

    Once a merchant’s home, Køge Museum occupies a lovely half-timbered building dating from 1619.

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  17. Jogging Tours

    Students from the University of Copenhagen offer jogging tours following two routes - a Royal Tour and a Nørrebro Tour.

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  18. K

    Viva

    This unique restaurant, on board a ship moored beside Langebro, has an inventive menu of tapas-sized, modern European dishes.

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  19. L

    Arkaden

    This huge purpose-built place contains seven bars around a central square, with karaoke, live music and lots of dancing space.

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  20. M

    Bryggeriet Flakhaven

    Odense’s microbrewery is attached to A Hereford Beefstouw restaurant. You can buy beer to take away (from 110kr per 2L).

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  21. Ice-skating

    From December to February a free outdoor ice-skating rink is set up on Torvet, the main square, with skates available for hire.

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  23. N

    Antikhallen

    One of the best antique furniture and bric-a-brac shops in this excellent antique area, with a wide range of styles and periods.

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  24. O

    Kransekagehus

    One of the best city-centre bakeries, Kransekagehuset specialises in the traditional marzipan cake known as kransekage.

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  25. P

    Illum

    Large department store with a fabulous range of essential wares arranged around its central glass dome. It has an upmarket feel.

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  26. Q

    Bio Mio

    Once a BOSCH store (note the neon sign), this salubrious designer canteen is one of only two 100% organic restaurants in Denmark.

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  27. R

    Old Mate

    Killer coffee, indie-hip regulars and diversions such as dominoes spell lo-fi cool. Snack on Coco Pops or plug into the free wi-fi.

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