Topsites

Top sights to see in Copenhagen

  • Bars,  Topsites,  Vesterbro

    Bingo Nights at Denmarks most “hyggelige” bar

    Freddys Bar has twice been named Denmarks coziest bar and it is easy to see why. The atmosphere is warm welcoming and proudly local. This is not a tourist bar but a place where neighbors meet friends are made and hygge comes naturally. Every Wednesday the bar fills with regulars for bingo night and you are invited to join in. You will be joined by a local English speaking host who knows both the bar and the neighborhood. Before the bingo starts your host will introduce you to life in Copenhagen and Vesterbro and happily answer any questions you may have about Danish culture everyday life and what makes this…

  • Amager,  Inner City,  Topsites

    The Copenhagen Metro

    The Copenhagen Metro is the rapid public transport system in Denmarks capital. The first line opned in 2002, It now has 4 lines, M1, M2, M3 and M4. M5 is planned. I operates 44 stations, 30 are underground. M2 is the line from Copenhagen Airport to city center. The M3 line Circle Line, connects the neighborhoods of Vesterbro, Frederiksberg, Nørrebro, Østerbro and the city center. The most recent line, M4, supplements the M3 line and connects it to Nordhavn and Sydhavn, as well as Valby via Copenhagen South. The fifth line, M5, is currently in the planning stages and will serve Refshaleøen with Reffen as well as the under-construction Lynetteholmen neighbourhood, with an expected opening date in 2035.…

  • Amager,  Topsites

    Amager Records – musicvenue

    Amager Records is a record store, coffee bar, and beer & wine bar located on Amagerbrogade – just minutes from central Copenhagen. We focus on carefully curated second-hand vinyl. Whether you’re hunting for rare finds, classic albums, or simply curious to browse, you’ll find records across all genres and price ranges.  Amager Records is also a relaxed place to take a break. Enjoy organic coffee, as well as a thoughtfully selected range of local and international beer and wine. Feel free to stop by on your own or with friends – no vinyl expertise required. In the evenings, Amager Records often transforms into an intimate live music venue, presenting both…

  • Inner City,  Topsites

    Arne Jacobsens Copenhagen

    Arne Jacobsen was a Danish architect and furniture designer. A Danish design icon. Jacobsen was born in Copenhagen in 1902 og died in 1971. He is remembered for his contribution to architectural functionalism and for the worldwide success he enjoyed with simple well-designed chairs. Among his most well-known projects in Copenhagen are Danmarks Nationalbank in and SAS Royal Hotel. North of Copenhagen you can visit  The Bellevue Theatre  and The Skovshoved Petrol Station designed by Arne Jacobsen.

  • Østerbro,  Topsites

    Thomas Dambos trolls

    Thomas Dambo is an artist based in Copenhagen, Denmark.  Dambo is known worldwide for transforming waste into playful works of art. He uses materials that others throw away to create his famous troll sculptures, which can be found all over the world. Around Copenhagen you can find a few of Thomas Dombos famous trolls. At Christiania you can meet Green George and in Nordhavn you meet Kaptajn Kalle. Also Suttetrolden Sanka is located in  Remiseparken, a neighborhood at Amager about a 20-minute bike ride from the center of the city. Not so far from Copenhagen you can find trolls at Dragør, Roskilde, Ishøj, Vallensbæk, Rødovre, Albertslund, Hvidovre and Høje-Taastrup.

  • Inner City,  Museums,  Topsites

    Danish War Museum

    Take a walk through Danish war history from the 1500s until today, and explore the treasure trove of artefacts from samurai swords and suits of armour to ship models and modern drones. The Danish War Museum offers a powerful look into Denmark’s military history and the wars it has fought and, mostly, lost. The museum focuses on how these conflicts have shaped the past and the present of Denmark – both geographically and culturally. From multiple wars with neighbouring Sweden and Germany, clashes with the might of the British Navy during the Napoleonic Wars, to modern days deployments to the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan, the history of Denmark is in…

  • Inner City,  Topsites

    Copenhagen Lights Festival

    Copenhagen Light Festival is an annual light festival that transforms the quiet and cold winter darkness into a unique celebration of light art, lighting design and illumination in the center of Copenhagen.  In three weeks of February the festival presents a wide range of light based works – such as sculpture, installation, projection mapping, event and illumination created by both established and upcoming light artists, lighting designers, students and organizations.  The majority of the light works are placed along a path in the inner city and the harbor, while a selection of art works that can be experienced in areas located outside of the city center. More information:Copenhagen Light Festival

  • Inner City,  Topsites

    Copenhagen Harbour Buses

    The Copenhagen Harbour Buses is a system of water buses along the harbourfront of Copenhagen. The system is notable for being all-electric, using battery-powered equipment which charge at night. The Copenhagen Harbour Buses network has three routes, serving a total of 11 different stops along the harbourfront, seven on Zealand-side and four on Amager-side. An easy way to get around Copenhagen

  • Christianshavn,  Topsites

    Reffen: Street food market and cultural hotspot 

    Reffen is a street food market and cultural hotspot on Refshaleøen in Copenhagen—a vibrant urban oasis for everyone, where something is always happening and the music rarely stops. The market came to life in 2018 on a former industrial site by the harbour, surrounded by old workshops and warehouses. Today, Reffen is the largest street food market in Northern Europe and a a go-to destination for culture, concerts, and seasonal events. Spanning 12,000 m² along the waterfront, Reffen offers street food from around the world with views of Copenhagen’s harbour. With around 35 food stalls, 10 bars, four creative workshops, and an on-site brewery, the market blends global flavours with innovative…

  • Inner City,  Museums,  Topsites

    Museum of Danish Resistance

    The Museum of Danish Resistance tells the story about the Danish resistance during the German occupation of Denmark 1940 – 1945. Go underground and enter the occupation years in Denmark. Five historical main characters will tell their stories about the difficult choices and dilemmas they faced. Where:Esplanaden 13, Copenhagen What to see next: