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District of Copenhagen, Denmark
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Nørrebro is an inner district of Copenhagen and perhaps the most multicultural part of the city. A prime cross-section of contemporary Danish society is on offer here, ranging from boutique shopping to grand middle-class areas through to areas revitalised by immigration.
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between Nørrebrogade, Jagtvej and Kaptelvej.
Both a cemetery and a peaceful park, replete with sunbathers and joggers. The A-section has big trees, bicycle paths and historical graves, including such famous Danes as the philosopher Kierkegaard, children's writer Hans-Christian Andersen and Scherfig. The place has very special atmosphere, in that it also doubles as a park, so you can see people having picnic or tanning in the sun, between the often impressive tombstones.
Insanely large, private collection of Barbie dolls from 1959 onwards. The museum is only open by appointment with the owner, Lene Darlie Pedersen, who will also act as a guide. For appointment, call +45 38 10 30 23.
Is a huge brickwork church at Bispebjerg, designed by Peder Klint and finished by his son, famous architect Kaare Klint. It is a peculiar mix of a traditional Danish village church, and bombastic Gothic style.
Herman Stilling was a Danish author and painter (1925-1996), who lived most of his life on Nørrebro. In 2003 a small museum was opened in the old stables by Assistentens cemetery, with many of his paintings of trolls and gnomes.
Police Museum
Housed next to a prison, in an old police station. This museum has exhibitions portraying both cunning criminal cases, and witty police work, including artifacts from the cases displayed.
The World cultural center
Run by the municipal administration, this is house is fittingly located in the most ethnic diverse district of Copenhagen. Houses festivals, lectures, art exhibitions, concerts and film screenings, organized by various ethnic minority associations in the city. Also has a cheap cafe, with a single daily dish of the day (lunch: 45 kr and dinner: 65 kr).
Independent Cinema, which is often described as the best in Copenhagen, despite - or because of - its modest size. Balances between independent productions and mainstream movies. As is the case with all Danish cinemas, international movies are shown in their original language.
House of the People
Along with the park in front of the house, the place is a product of the squatting movement from the 1980s, and still carries some of the spirit of the old days. Go here for a cup of coffee, discussions, lectures, concerts or parties with left-wing peers. Or simply ooze or have a barbecue in the nice park in front of the house.
Grøndalscentret is a huge indoor sports complex, one of the largest in Northern Europe. Go for a good game of squash or bowling, do some swings in the gulf simulator or at the fencing operator, or a work out in the fitness center. And wind down in the cafe after wards. It is quite close to the Youth Hostel and Camping grounds.
Kaleidoskop is stage for modern and experimenting theater performances in the heart of Nørrebro, and has been running for 15 years.
The house of literature
Housed in a former church, this is Denmark’s first live venue for literature. Here audiences can experience readings by national and international writers, participate in discussions, or participate in events cent red on music, film and other art forms or on their cross-fertilisation with literature.
Theatre on Nørrebro, with a focus on being the peoples theater, with down to earth plays, often edging over into Comedy. Mostly spoken, Danish performances, so probably best suited for Scandinavians.
Cultural house and concert venue in a beautiful old disused station building, right by Nørrebro station. The area outdoors has tables and serves beer in the summer, inside there is a stage. Hosts art exhibitions, concerts (jazz and rock), film screenings etc. according to the program posted on their website.
When authorities decided to clear out Ungdomshuset (Jagtvej 69) on Nørrebro, it ended up in an Orwellian nightmare, with widespread riots that trashed the whole neighborhood. The movement behind the old house, is rebuilding and relocating to Nord-Vest. The house is home for the far left, anarchist, and punk movements of Copenhagen. Hosts concerts, parties, open kitchens, Yoya classes etc. Also has a bar, workshops, etc.
No frills Thai food restaurant, serving decent courses in a setting you would expect at this price level, wax table cloth, and tacky Thai decor.
No, you don't get high here, but it is a cozy and intimate place, and a long time favorite of the locals, for its personality and good size portions of food from every corner of the planet.
Cheap Vietnamese restaurant, surprisingly good food considering the location and the price, but the environs are definitely non pretentious.
italiensk restaurant
Decent Italian cuisine, cooked up by real Italians - which definitely isn't the norm in this price range.
Nice restaurant and separate cafe at the lakes.
One of the only sub-Saharan African restaurants in the country, crazy chef in the good way, but bring some African patience with you, as the waits can get rather long
This place is in a 1930s factory, and does a fairly good job combining a raw New York style loft - in the spirit of the neighborhood, with an Italian tratoria. And the food is excellent.
Expensive, but takes Thai cuisine to a wholly different level, for which the restaurant was awarded its first Michellin Star in 2007. Book ahead on weekends as the restaurant fills up quickly.
Small cozy cafe that gets up and going Fridays and Saturdays with live music and a lively, rocking crowd. Their live music quality is rather high, but is free entry.
This place is an institution on Nørrebro, and provides good atmosphere, propped up by candlelight and beer. There is Live music going on Thursday-Saturday
A bit far away from anything else, this is a good cocktail bar in unlikely surroundings. For Copenhagen the cocktails here are reasonably priced, and the servings are quite big.
Laid-back bar, which anonymous and little worn down looks, makes for a surprise when top-notch national and international DJs starts swinging the decks, in a nice mix of Hip Hop, Electronica and Dance music. Except for Wednesdays which are designated Reggae nights.
A large bar with a dancefloor, which also doubles as a restaurant during the day. It is very popular and gets crowded in the weekends - when the DJ starts spinning records around midnight.
The rather odd name, comes from a pun in Danish, translating into something like "Will the cafe work?". It is a cheap place, popular with the alternative crowd, and more of bar than a cafe. Sometimes there are live performances.
Are you favourite premier league club playing? this is your place then. Unpretentous to the extreme, and a few immigrant regulars who come here for a beer, chat and watching football.
Huge café, with a large outdoor serving area, that gets very busy during sunshine - also serves decent food, so it is a good place for brunch if the weather is good.
Tequila anyone? what other place to "get things moving", than probably the only Mexican themed bar in the city, on the corner of Elmegade and the square. It is quite cheap too.
If you're up for some cocktails, head north past Rust, and into this place in the basement. It is often really crammed, but take it as a sign that the cocktails here are good. Although there are a few misses on the drinks menu.
A seemingly odd mix of restaurant, cocktail bar, nightclub, hairdresser and art gallery, but it works surprisingly well. DJ starts spinning records for the crowd on the dance floor around 23:00 Tuesday to Saturday.
This Brewpub is an excellent option for starting the night, with good food, and great beer, produces right in the tanks you are sitting between
Play it cool with the fashionable Danish students, from the medical faculty of the university. Outdoor seating on the sidewalk opposite the square, and good cakes!
A nice down to earth place, with old 2nd hand sofas and lounge chairs on two floors, there is an equally worn out, but workable pool and fuss-ball table upstairs, and the speakers are playing non-mainstream tunes.
Fancy a round of pool? this place is a bit worn down, but not only have two (worn out) pool tables and a game of fussball. It is also cheap, with beers going over the desk for
This is a small place, with one of the city's largest selections of beers. The menu is huge and very explanatory. If you're still lost - the clever staff will be able to sort you out. Crammed on weekends.
Underpinning the ethnicity of the neighborhood this nightclub and concert stage opened its doors in 2007. The stage hosts a variety of music from every corner of the globe, and on select evenings (check their website for details) Club Global takes over with DJs from every corner of the world.
Rust is where most people head after 00:00 from the many bars above. It is one of the city's best clubs, but also a music stage for rhythmic music concerts several times per week (check website for program).
Formerly known as Stengade 30
Located on Stengade this venue hosts concerts during the week and weekend, featuring a wide variety of genres including metal, rock, electronica, dubstep, jazz and hip hop, and hosts RUBA'DUB Sundays - "Copenhagens only weekly reggae bashment and the cities loudest Sunday party, every damn Sunday for the past 10 years." - every Sunday at 22:00
A combined bar/cafe and coin laundry, where you can wash your rags, drink a coffee or cold beer, and read in one of the numerous books, while you are waiting for you laundry to finish.
As cheap as it gets, and as close as it gets to the city center for camping. The camping ground has a small shop, and rents out bikes for 65 kr/day. Only open in summer (July 1st-August 31st).
Nice clean hostel, with shared kitchen, TV lounge, laundry facilities and a foosball table available. The outdoor garden area is really nice, with barbecue, a mega size chess game, and benches available. Strict enforcement of no-alcohol policy though.
Right around the corner from Tjili Pop - a local bar. Pretty spartan conditions, except for the common area and toilets which have been renovated, but the only real backpackers style accommodation in town - along with the sidekick Sleep-in Green - with an outdoor beer garden, a pool table, free lockers and free internet. The staff are young and friendly and the place is clean. Alcohol from outside cannot be consumed inside the premises although you can buy beer and wine from the counter.
Indoor "camping" with tents set up in rows indoor. Chill lobby with 24/7 service, sandwiches and beer, fusball tables and pinball machines. Wifi, showers, lockers in tents, breakfast, linnen and towels are all included. Paid bike rental.
Nice location near the lakes and the good shopping and nightlife options in the district. It comes with free wireless internet and breakfast buffet.
Fashion
This store run by an Icelandic company, sells high performance adventure clothing, mainly for cold conditions, and has both a men's and a ladies section.
Gallery
A nice little gallery run by a couple from Western Jutland, hence the rather odd name (The Beach Gallery). Nice attitudes, and friendly staff - lets locals borrow paintings home, and see if it fits with their home.
Antiques
With 45 years in the business, this guy seems to be knowing what he is doing, and his specialty is brass.
Antiques
This store has a large catalogue and a well-developed website - with most of the items for sale posted online.
One of the more exclusive stores, dealing primarily with furniture from the 19th century, and prices mostly going from 5000 kr and up (way up)
This is one of the more cozy stores on the street, with wide variety from furniture to decor, and pieces going all the way between 18th century and modern classics time wise.
Textiles
Bungalow has a large collection of home decor and textiles imported directly from India by the owner, but also sells other textiles in a wide variety of patterns and colors.
Fashion
Fashion store for women, carrying Stig P's own brand, and several other international brands. As a twist, in spirit with the street, this store also sells antique kimono from Japan.
A cozy antique store, where the dust in the corners and the general mess, are part of the concept - and you can choose whether to have a chat with the owner, or just breeze the store without feeling obliged to buy anything.
Five young designers, each running their own brand, is behind this collective on Elmegade. Mainly women's fashion and accessories, but also a few items for the men around, mainly by designer Tolsing.
It was one of the first fashion stores to open on the street, run by a Frenchman and an Aussie, who has built an almost fanatical following. Both for men and women, and from the affordable to the exclusive.
A nice store specialized in the Detroit brand Carhartt (and Burton) producing men's apparel. It blends in nicely with the surrounding stores, which mainly offers Danish fashion.
Nice little store, with cool wall paintings, and a friendly staff. Runs their own brand where 10 freelance designers does the prints, but also sells a few other hard-to-get brands.
As the fantastic store name could hint, this underground shop sells clothing connected to the Electronica scene. But you can also browse the internet at the computer in the back of the store, buy one of the carefully selected compilation CDs, and even get a hair cut.
A curious mix of second hand stuff like games and action figures, fashion, their own designs - mainly inspired from the 90ties. And to add the confusion you can even get a haircut
Award winning ceramics
Wonderful hand-made caramels.
Organic skin care and other favourites.
Record store and DJ events.
Unique and super fine graphics gallery.
Known and unknown design
Hand-made shoes.
Sells cactuses of all sizes, from tiny succulents (from 35kr) to huge things.
By bus
By foot
Nørrebro lies a within a manageable walking distance from Nørreport station, and the northern entry point to Strøget.
Most of the interesting places on Nørrebro are concentrated southern part of the district, nearest to the city center, so it is easy to get around to the various sights on foot, or even better, on bike as the locals do.
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