Off the beaten path: Nørrebro

This time in our series of blog posts on Copenhagen districts apart from the City Centre, we’ll be taking a look at Nørrebro, which you’ll find tugged in between the City Centre, Frederiksberg, Østerbro and beyond; Copenhagen North-West.

Nørrebro is generally known as a young and very hip neighbourhood with a very lively atmosphere. Nørrebro has a very diverse population consisting of people from all over the world and everyone from every part of the Danish society.

Even though Nørrebro is still not quite as popular among tourists as the City Centre, the district is beginning to get noticed by international travellers and is especially renowned for the local use of the public spaces - Nowhere in Copenhagen (perhaps beside Vesterbro), you’ll find so many people using the area’s public spaces for relaxing and socialising. Parts of Nørrebro’s main street – Nørrebrogade – is even a designated car-free zone.

Dronning Louises Bro
One of Nørrebro’s most popular outdoor areas among the locals is Dronning Louises Bro – Queen Louise Bridge – that connects Nørrebro to the Copenhagen City Centre. During the summer months, the bridge is an extremely popular place to hang out in the sun while enjoying a beer or a cup of coffee.

The Jægersborggade Area
Jægersborggade is a street located in the outer part of Nørrebro, but well worth a visit if you are into niche design and antiquities. Jægersborggade is a very cosy cobblestone street with cafés, restaurants, bars and, as mentioned, many interesting shops selling very alternative design, jewellery, vintage clothing and many other (and sometimes strange) objects. The whole area around Jægersborggade has a very distinct Berlin-esque atmosphere – so if you are famililar with Kreuzberg in Berlin, you will find yourself quite at home in this neighbourhood.

Kiin Kiin
Kiin Kiin is the only Asian restaurant in Copenhagen, which has been awarded a Michelin star – and actually also the first Thai restaurant outside of Thailand which has received this prestigious award. This is the perfect place to go if you want to try out some fine cuisine and proof that gourmet food culture exists outside the City Centre.

Grundtvigskirken – The Grundtvig Church
Although strictly not located inside Nørrebro, but rather in Nørrebro’s neighbouring district North-West, you will find one of Denmark’s only expressionist Churches. This massive Gothic-looking church is quite a sight to behold. Next to the Church you will find the Bispebjerg Cemetery as well as the Utterslev Mose, which are fantastic places to visit on a hot summer day. Are you going to Nørrebro this year?>
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