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    Nørrebro

    Denmark

    Nørrebro

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    This multicultural neighborhood in the north of the city center is known for its lively streets, independent shops, street art, and green oases like Assistens Kirkegård.

    by Felix Gillen

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    This multicultural neighborhood in the north of the city center is known for its lively streets, independent shops, street art, and green oases like Assistens Kirkegård.

    Sights in Nørrebro

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    Assistens Cemetery
    Attraction

    1Assistens Cemetery

    The cemetery, created in 1760, now doubles as the neighborhood's park. Among old trees lie the graves of Hans Christian Andersen, Søren Kierkegaard, and Niels Bohr. On warm days, residents sunbathe on the lawns. Cycling is permitted on signposted paths.
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    Queen Louise's Bridge
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    2Queen Louise's Bridge

    The bridge between Peblinge Sø and Sortedams Sø connects Nørrebro with the city centre. On sunny days, hundreds line its wide pavements; by evening, it's a popular city meeting spot.
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    Superkilen
    Park

    3Superkilen

    Opened 2012, the park spans almost a kilometer of multicultural Northwest-Nørrebro. Architects and artists adorned it with global objects: benches, neon signs, play equipment. It's divided into the Red Square, the Black Square with curved white lines, and a green park section.
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    Jægersborggade

    4Jægersborggade

    The short street on the edge of Assistens Kirkegård is lined with small shops, ceramic workshops, cafés, and restaurants. Here, Nørrebro's transformation from a working-class district to a quarter for young creatives is evident.
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    Dining & Drinks

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    Manfreds

    Small restaurant in Jægersborggade with seasonal, vegetable-focused cuisine and natural wines. If you can't decide, take the chef's selection; the house is known for its beef tartare.
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    Bæst

    Pizzeria with a wood-fired oven in Guldbergsgade, making its own cured meats and mozzarella. Besides pizza, there are antipasti and a menu, plus an extensive wine list.
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    Mirabelle

    A bakery and restaurant in one, with an open bakery where you can watch the bakers. Mornings offer sourdough bread and Italian pastries like Bomboloni; from afternoon, it becomes a wine bar with small dishes. Open daily from morning, Sundays only until afternoon.
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    Food and Drink

    Quick bites on Nørrebrogade

    Shawarma, falafel, and kebab are fixtures in the district, much like the vegetable shops with pavement displays. Many snack bars stay open late and are cheaper than downtown.

    Guldbergsgade and Sankt Hans Torv

    Around Sankt Hans Torv square and Guldbergsgade, pizzerias, bakeries, brewpubs, and wine bars are closely packed. In summer, guests sit outside until late in the evening.

    Cafés in the Jægersborggade

    The short street is known for roasteries & small cafés. Many Copenhageners visit on weekends for coffee and breakfast.

    Culture & Character

    Working-Class District with a History of ProtestNørrebro emerged in the second half of the 19th century when Copenhagen expanded beyond its ramparts, and was long a quarter for workers and small artisans. Later, squatting and protests shaped the district's reputation, with the conflict over the youth house on Jagtvej, demolished in 2007, being particularly well-known.Today, people from many countries live here, alongside students and young families. This is evident in the streetscape as well as in projects like Superkilen, which features objects from residents' many countries of origin.

    Nightlife

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    Mikkeller & Friends

    The Mikkeller beer bar of the Copenhagen brewery in a basement on Stefansgade, with around 40 taps and a rotating selection. Simply furnished, quiet on weekdays, open until late on weekends.
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    BRUS

    To Øl Brewery's brewpub features a spacious interior. The taps offer more than 20 of their own beers and cocktails on tap, and a restaurant with its own kitchen is attached.
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    Rust

    Club and concert venue in Guldbergsgade with two dance floors across multiple levels. Weekdays often feature live bands; weekends, DJs play until the early hours.
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    Locally on the go

    The Cityring M3 stops at several stations in the district, including Nørrebros Runddel and Nørrebro, from there you can reach the Central Station or Kongens Nytorv in a few minutes. The S-train stops at Nørrebro station.One of Europe's busiest cycle routes runs along Nørrebrogade; cars are barred from parts of the street. On foot, you can reach the city center via Dronning Louises Bro in about fifteen minutes.

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    Nearby

    Copenhagen

    Copenhagen

    Denmark's capital on the Øresund combines a compact old town with palaces, canals and the Nyhavn harbour with modern architecture and an internationally known restaurant scene. You can reach most sights on foot, by bike, metro or harbour bus, and the airport is about a quarter of an hour from the centre.
    Indre By (Old Town)

    Indre By (Old Town)

    The Old Town within the old city walls is Copenhagen's historic center, with the pedestrian zone Strøget, the Nyhavn Canal, Christiansborg Palace and the Round Tower in close proximity.
    Østerbro

    Østerbro

    Østerbro is the green, genteel district north of the Lakes, with wide streets, Art Nouveau facades and the large Fælledparken. At the harbour lie Kastellet and The Little Mermaid.
    Islands Brygge

    Islands Brygge

    This modern harbour district on Amager boasts contemporary architecture, lively waterfront promenades, and popular harbour baths ideal for swimming.
    Freetown Christiania

    Freetown Christiania

    The self-governing Free City on a former barracks site in Christianshavn dates back to 1971. Self-built houses, workshops, concert halls and green ramparts make it one of the city's most unusual districts.

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