Things to do in Denmark
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Fünf
This gorgeous women’s clothing store on trendy Elmegade stocks up-to-the-second ranges from several local designers.
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Malmö Konsthall
One of Europe’s largest art spaces dedicated to contemporary art, this place has permanent and temporary exhibitions.
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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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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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Krudttårnet
The whitewashed Krudttårnet is a remnant of the 17th-century citadel that once protected the port.
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Boes Kaffestue
In peak summer and on weekends the gorgeous Boes Kaffestue is open for meals and drinks from lunchtime.
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Zoologisk Museum
With its interesting display of stuffed animals, sealife and birds, Copenhagen’s zoological museum is popular with kids.
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Ry Cykel
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Ry Cykel is 1.5km east of the train station, towards Skanderborg. Bikes can be rented for 75kr per day.
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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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Kramboden
Nedergade's antique shops include Kramboden, an olde-worlde merchant's house selling toys and utensils from bygone days.
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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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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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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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Rosengårdcentret
Mall rats will like the Rosengård centre, 4km southeast of town, with a multiscreen cinema, restaurants and 145 shops.
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Køge Museum
Once a merchant’s home, Køge Museum occupies a lovely half-timbered building dating from 1619.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Kransekagehus
One of the best city-centre bakeries, Kransekagehuset specialises in the traditional marzipan cake known as kransekage.
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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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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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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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