Østerbro

On the doorstep of Copenhagen city centre, in green surroundings, is the posh Østerbro. Large four- and five-storey houses with large panorama windows, stucco and neoclassicistic decorations characterize the district.

Østerbro is located north of Copenhagen city centre and offers large green areas, open spaces and proximity to the waterfront. In the 1800's - when the area was still a no build zone - it was a favourite excursion spot for Copenhageners wishing to escape the noise of the city. Today it is one of Copenhagen's most attractive and expensive living areas, which also reflects the range of exclusive designer shops.

Dag Hammarskjölds Allé and Østerbrogade

You will find exclusive designer boutiques, delis, cafes and fine restaurants on the main streets Dag Hammarskjölds Allé and Østerbrogade, as well as in the charming side streets. From Østerport Station walk north along Dag Hammarskjölds Allé passing the park Østre Anlæg and Holmens Cemetery on your left and Garnisons Cemetery on your right. Once you reach Sortedams Lake and Østerbrogade, the real fun begins. The Moshi Moshi empire, Normann Copenhagen and Voigt are just a few of the many designer shops. Also try the delis Gourmandiet in the side street Rosenvængets Allé and Cofoco.

Classensgade and Willemoesgade

Classensgade has led a somewhat anonymous life compared to Nordre Frihavnsgade and Østerbrogade. But lately a number of innovative and interesting shops have moved in. Today you can find designer shoes, jewellery and clothing for youngsters as well as grown ups. The shops have one thing in common: They specialize in products and brands you do not find anywhere else. For coffee go to Kaffeplantagen. Parallel to Classensgade is Willemoesgade. With its many trees, cobbled streets and handsome facades, it has a Parisian air. In the shops you can buy organic children's gear, old Swedish farm furniture, luxury second hand articles and clothing for the trendy, modern woman. 

Nordre Frihavnsgade

Nordre Frihavnsgade has undergone a positive development during the last couple of years. The street boasts a number of fashion shops, delis, green grocers like Kervan, cheese shops, antique dealers and boutiques with children's wear. Should you be interested in retro furniture from the 50's and 60's, Nordre Frihansgade has a lot to offer, especially the further you go from Østerbrogade. Here are shops with everything from floral porcelain to old advertisement signs and furniture by top architects such as Eames and Arne Jacobsen.

Sortedams Lake and the Potato Rows

Sortedams Lake is a popular choice for a stroll, jog, for walking the dog or feeding the birds. On Sortedam Dossering, the street alongside the lake, you will find cafes, an organic hairdresser and Østerbro's one and only cocktail bar The Office with outdoor seating in Summer. Across the lake, by Øster Farimagsgade, is a small enclave of houses, which is known as the Potato Rows (Kartoffelrækkerne). They are originally working-class three-storey brick townhouses, built in the late 1800's. Today they are some of the most sought after accommodation in Østerbro. 

Fælledparken and PARKEN - Denmark's National Stadium

Copenhagen's largest park is the people's park. Fælledparken, as it is called, translates into exactly that. It is used all year round for play and fun, sun bathing, strolls, gatherings, parties, outdoor theatre and concerts. The park's pavillon has been transformed into a café, where you can enjoy lunch or a cup of coffee. Fælledparken is also home of Denmark's National Stadium PARKEN with room for up to 45,000 people. FC Copenhagen, Denmark's national football team and international rock stars play here.

The village of Brumleby

PARKEN's next door neighbour is a small village, off Østerbrogade and Øster Allé, called Brumleby. The former working-class yellow brick houses were built after the cholera epidemic in 1853 in order to provide the Copenhagen workers with better housing outside the city walls. Here there were light and open green spaces. Today it is a very popular and fashionable place to live.

The Little Mermaid and Langelinie

Copenhagen's landmark, the statue of Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid, sits at Langelinie - the stretch along the waterfront, right on the border of Østerbro and Copenhagen inner city. If you go see her, make sure you also go for a stroll around the citadel Kastellet, one of the best preserved fortifications in Nortern Europe. It is constructed in the shape of a pentagram and owned by the Danish Ministry of Defence.

Maps and addresses in Østerbro 

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