Reviewed by Oskar Herrik Nielsen
Host & Owner, Klosteret – The Luxurious Townhouse of Copenhagen
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A secret oasis
Bibliotekshaven
Tucked between the Royal Library and Christiansborg Palace, this quiet garden offers a moment of calm in the heart of the city. A symmetrical, tree-lined space dating from the 1920s, where locals pause with a book or a coffee, far from the tourist flow.
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Always like never before
Tivoli
Opened in 1843, Tivoli is the world’s second-oldest amusement park – and still one of the most enchanting. A dreamy mix of lanterns, lakes, gardens and roller coasters right in the centre of Copenhagen. Come for nostalgia, stay for the atmosphere.
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A view from above
Tårnet
Just minutes from Klosteret, the tower of Christiansborg Palace offers one of the best panoramic views of the city. At 106 metres, it’s the highest point in central Copenhagen – and free to access. Come for the skyline, stay for the quiet perspective.
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The Film Roof
Filmtaget
Home to Denmark’s national film archive and a favourite of cinephiles, Cinemateket offers curated screenings, retrospectives and rare classics. The rooftop terrace is a Klosteret favourite for an afternoon drink with a view – especially in the summer months.
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A legendary venue
Jazzhus Montmartre
Since 1959, this intimate club has hosted giants like Dexter Gordon and Ben Webster – and remains a cornerstone of Copenhagen’s jazz scene. Tucked between Kongens Nytorv and Nyhavn, it’s where history lingers in the music. Reserve ahead – seats are few, and the magic is real.
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A hidden arcade
Jorcks Passage
Steps from Klosteret, this elegant 19th-century arcade links Strøget with Købmagergade. Marble floors, arched glass ceilings and quiet boutiques create a rare pocket of calm in the city’s busiest shopping district. A beautiful shortcut worth slowing down for.
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★★★☆☆
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A haunting love story
Agnete og Havmanden
Beneath the waters by Højbro Plads, this bronze sculpture depicts Agnete’s merman husband and their children reaching up from the canal – abandoned, yearning, eternal. Often missed by passersby, it’s one of Copenhagen’s most poetic secrets, just minutes from Klosteret.
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★★☆☆☆
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A world of its own
Christiania
An autonomous, self-proclaimed freetown since 1971, Christiania offers a raw and colourful counterpoint to the rest of Copenhagen. Murals, music, workshops and cannabis stalls line the paths of this former military area. Not curated – but deeply Copenhagen.
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★★★☆☆
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A resting place of legends
Assistens Kirkegård
Far from just a cemetery, this tree-lined park in Nørrebro is where some of Denmark’s greatest minds now rest – Hans Christian Andersen, Søren Kierkegaard and The Nielsen Family. Locals come here to reflect, read or walk in peace among history, moss and monuments.
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★★★☆☆
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Urban mountain dreaming
Copenhill
A ski slope on top of a power plant? Only in Copenhagen. This bold architectural statement blends sustainability with sport – offering skiing, hiking and climbing with a view of the city skyline. It’s surreal, impressive, and surprisingly fun.
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★★★☆☆
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