Winter is a wonderful time to visit Copenhagen. Yes it may be frosty outside but inside the cities bars and restaurants Hugge, that cosy feeling only the Danes really know about will thew even the coldest feet. Log fires, candels in the window and nisser, the small gnomes known for appearing only at this time of year sit watchfully gazing over the proceedings. No matter what time of year you visit this charming nordic city we’ve found six things you should try that only the locals know about.
Hang out with the locals at Absalon on Vesterbro
Once an old church, Absalon is now looks like a living room away from home. Since they converted the historic church to a vibrant community house, Absalon has become a modern and laidback place for the locals and visitors to get together and eat dinner, do yoga, quizzes, study or relax in a fun and welcoming environment.
Drink cocktails at secretive GILT
Situated in Nørrebro – the rustic part of Copenhagen – inside GILT is all dark and black and wooden and almost hidden facade. No signs and gloomy lightning ensures the got-to-know basis of the bar and the secretive aspects of what you’ll find on the other side of the wooden door.
Go for a walk at Nørrebro
In the trail of the locals, start out on the social swings on “the red square”/Superkilen Park, an all red urban concrete park. Stroll down to the cool streets of Stefansgade and Jægersborggade, filled with café’s, bars, restaurants and vintage stores. End up at the Assistens Cemetery, a burial ground and cultural treasury, which is no ordinary graveyard. Most commonly, Assistens Cemetery is used as a public park, perfect for long walks and relaxing with friends in between gravestones under the trees.
Discover Refshaleøen
Grab a bite at La Banchina, a laid back restaurant with good quality Italian food at affordable prices, situated right by the harbour at Refshaleøen, and burn off the calories at Blocks & Walls, Scandinavia’s largest state of the art climbing centre. Follow up with a beer tasting at Mikkeller’s new bar Mikkeller Baghaven, where the old meets the new, and where beer isn’t just beer.
Kayak through the beautiful canals for free
Rent a kayak and experience Copenhagen from a unique angle, gliding calmly through the canals while exploring the cities hidden gems. The kayak rental is for free if you agree to collect waste while sailing. The Green Kayak is a non-profit initiative and intends to reduce waste volumes in Copenhagen Harbour.
