Christiania

Christiania, the freetown of Copenhagen, is without a doubt one of Denmark’s most popular tourist attractions.

This controversial area is loved by many, but has often been a turning point for strong debate.

Today, you go Christiania Smedie to custom order your Christianiabike and buy accessories like locks and rain covers for your bike.

Being the oldest business in the Freetown, this blacksmiths originally produced furnaces, but turned to supplying a means of transportation to the car free community, and in the 1980’s the first crate bike was launched.

Gay House (called Bøssehuset in Danish) is a cultural meeting place for gay, lesbians and trans-genders in Copenhagen.

The house is used for cultural projects, theatre and music performances, exhibitions, speaker events and parties and is located in the idyllic Bøssehave in Christiania.

A concert venue, that since 1973 has welcomed alternative, aggressive, provocative and danceable music. Over the years they have started to attract international names and up-and-coming bands. Genres featured are mostly alternative rock and punk, but also features reggae and hip hop.

The voluntary nature of work at Loppen helps to keep prices in the bar low.

Morgenstedet is an organic, vegetarian eatery in freetown Christiania.

Fun, alternative and reasonable restaurant at Christiania.

At Spiseloppen you get a creative meal at a desent price and in an international environment. And there will always be at least one vegetarian meal on the menu.

The largest concert hall in Christiania and the leading venue for everything art and music related, including many concerts by international names.

It is also here that Christmas is celebrated in Christiania, featuring a large market and bazaar, leading up to Christmas, as well as, communal celebrations.