Where to dine and drink in Copenhagen this Christmas
It's important to treat yourself to delicious lunches, dinners, snacks, and beverages during Christmas. The Danish Christmas food is a huge part of the Danish Christmas "hygge" and therefore, we'll tell you where to find the best restaurants, cafés, and pasteries this holiday.
Traditional Christmas feasts in cozy atmospheres
The Danish "Julefrokost" is a must-do each December, and Copenhagen is filled with fantastic restaurants to visit. Here we let you in on some of the greatest tasting menus and servings, which you can expect to enjoy this Christmas.
Krogs Fiskerestaurant
Krogs Fiskerestaurant is one of the older and most beautiful restaurants in Copenhagen. Here you may eat the best fish in the city, which is served in a beautiful and classic Christmas atmosphere.
Christianshavns Færgecafé
At the harbor front of Copenhagen's old, maritime neighborhood of Christianshavn, you'll find the Ferry Café. The Ferry Café offers traditional Danish food and homemade snaps. Expect to enter a café, which cherishes Christmas and proves it by reflecting the Christmas love in the servings and atmosphere.
Restaurant Møntergade
Restaurant Møntergade is wonderful to visit during the holidays when they offer "The Great Christmas Table". Christmas is the finest season for the restaurant, and here you may find traditional food interpreted in a modern kitchen.
Hviids Vinstue
Hviids Vinstue has been located on King's New Square for the last 300 years. The café is perfect to visit if you need a break between the Christmas shopping. Hviids Vinstue is especially known for its "gløgg", however, you may also stop by to enjoy traditional smørrebrød or a cold beer during your visit.
Lumskebugten
Lumskebugten is a historical restaurant, which is great to visit no matter if you prefer eating meat, vegetarian, or vegan meals. Book a table and eat your way through delicious Christmas dinners and classic Danish lunches with smørrebrød in a gorgeous and cozy atmosphere.
Pastries and other Christmas treats
Christmas is a great time to explore the local pastries, which offer a great variety of sweets and other holiday treats. So if you haven't treated yourself to the traditional Danish Christmas treats, we know which confectionaries and pastry shops you might want to consider stopping by.
Juno the Bakery
During December, Juno the Bakery creates delicious Christmas treats. Swing by the bakery and enjoy french nougat and orange confit along with a nice cup of coffee.
Coffee breaks during the Christmas shopping
While shopping for Christmas presents, it's important to treat yourself to a coffee break or a light meal. Here we tell you which cozy cafés to shop by while walking between the stores.
Paludan Bogcafé
Paludan Bogcafé offers gløgg and additional cakes in a cozy library interior. You may read one of Paludan's books during your visit and afterward go treasure hunting for books in the antiquary of the café.
The Coffee Collective Kristen Bernikows Gade
The Coffee Collective is much more than just great coffee.
From their slick, modernist, yet Scandinavian "hyggelige" coffee shops, The Coffee Collective make coffee with care and want to give you an ex...
Darcy's Kaffe
On the corner of Rantzausgade you’ll find one of the city’s finest coffee purveyors. At Darcy’s Kaffe they take home the best beans from the world’s best roasters and serve them up with a smile, perfe...
Alternatives to the calssic Christmas feast
During Christmas, we tend to spoil ourselves with the traditional Christmas dinners most days. However, there are plenty of delicious and additional dinners, which are just as optimal to treat yourself to during the holidays.
Royal Garden
Royal Garden in Dronningens Tværgade in Copenhagen is a Chinese restaurant serving familiar dishes and Dim Sum, the Chinese answer to tapas.
Homemade, fresh-stiming dim sum is a rarity in Copenhagen, b...
