The Bicycle Snake

The bicycle snake crossing the harbour is one of many bikes-only bridges that make it easy, safe and beautiful to get around Copenhagen on two wheels.

The bike snake | Astrid Maria Rasmussen

Sanchez

Kølsters Tolv Haner

One of the city best beer bars, and quite certainly one of the coziest.

Kølster Tolv Haner | Büro Jantzen

Islands Brygge Harbour Bath

Jump in the clean waters of Copenhagen's harbour. It's one of the only capitals in the world, where the harbour is clean enough for a swim. 

Islands Brygge Harbour | Astrid Maria Rasmussen

Lidkoeb

One of the city's best cocktail bars, Lidkoeb, has three floors. Two floors of cocktails and a top floor dedicated to whiskey.

Lidkoeb Cocktail bar | PR Photo

Distortion

Distortion doing what it does best, throwing a good party under the Copenhagen sky.

Distortion Ø Party | Ekvidi Jason Krüger

Communal dining at Absalon is taking plave every day at six, and it's always as packed as it is 'hygge'!

Absalon | Daniel Rasmussen

One of the beauties of the "værtshus" is the diversity of the crowd. 

Det Ny Scala | Rasmus Poulsgaard 

HIVE

HIVE nightclub in the city centre going off!

HIVE | Pr Photo

Hornbaek

The sandy beaches, charming harbour towns and scenic nature make the coast north of Copenhagen a popular destination for Copenhageners on summer holiday or a one day getaway. 

North Sealand beach | Daniel Rasmussen

TATA at Sanders Copenhagen

Sanders Copenhagen in the heart of Copenhagen's historic quarter oozes of casual luxury, elegance and excuisite taste including, of course, the cocktail bar.

TATA at Sanders Copenhagen | wichmann+bendtsen photography

The Meatpacking District in Vesterbro is filled to the brim with culture, food and a buzzing nightlife scene.

The Meatpacking District | Martin Heiberg

Nørrebro by night

Absalon

Don’t panic, hygge isn't going anywhere. But Hazel Evans would like to pitch “fællesspisning” as the next Danish word to garner international attention. Directly translated, it means "communal eating", but of course it is so much more than that.

Is fællesspisning the new hygge?

Bars, clubs, and parties: The Copenhagen nightlife guide

How Copenhagen is pioneering in sustainable urban development

Guiding you to eco-friendly experiences in a city with a strong focus on sustainability.

A sustainability guide to Copenhagen

About the writer

Det Ny Scala

Rasmus has bartended at some of the best cocktail bars in Copenhagen, started a spirits brand and written books on booze and cocktails while exploring the city’s bar scene for more than 10 years. 

Bars, clubs, and parties: The Copenhagen nightlife guide

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