Copenhagen/Norrebro

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Nørrebro is in Copenhagen.

Sct Hans square
Sct Hans square

[edit] Get in

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Søren Kierkegaard grave
Søren Kierkegaard grave
  • Assistens Cemetery [1], Located between Nørrebrogade, Jagtvej, Kaptelvej. Is both a cemetery and park. The A-section has big trees, bicycle paths and historical graves, many of famous Danes such as Kierkegaard, H. C. Andersen, and Scherfig.
  • Politihistorisk museum (Museum of police history), Fælledvej 20, +45 35 36 88 88, [2]. Tu,Th & Su:11AM-4PM. housed next to a prison, in an old police station. This museum has exhibitions portraying both cunning criminal cases, and witty police work, including artifacts from the cases displayed. 25 DKK.  edit
  • VerdensKulturCenteret (The World cultural center), Nørre Allé 7, [3]. M-F:8AM-10PM. Run by the municipal administration, this is house is fittingly located in the most ethnic diverse district of Copenhagen. Houses festivals, lectures, art exhibitions, concerts and film screenings, organized by various ethnic minority associations in the city. Also has a cheap cafe, with a single daily dish of the day (lunch: 45 DKK and dinner: 65 DKK) Free.  edit
  • Airplay Street gallery, Ravnsborggade 21 (Corner of Sct Hans Gade and Ravnsborggade), [4]. 5PM-10PM. Deceivingly camouflaged as a Basketball court (which it also is), but if you look closely there is a huge projector, displaying photography as well as digital and video art, on the face opposite building. Check their website for schedules. Free.  edit

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  • Kaleidoskop - K1, Nørrebrogade 37, +45 70 26 53 02, [5]. Ticket sales:noon-4PM. Kaleidoskop is stage for modern and experimenting theater performances in the heart of Nørrebro, and has been running for 15 years. 30-165 DKK.  edit
  • Nørrebro Theater, Ravnsborggade 3, +45 35 200 900, [6]. Ticket sales:6AM-6PM. Theatre on Nørrebro, with a focus on being the peoples theater, with down to earth plays, often edging over into Comedy. Mostly spoken, Danish performances, so probably best suited for Scandinavians. 150-350 DKK.  edit
  • Litteraturhaus (The house of litterature), Møllegade 7, [7]. Housed in a former church, this is Denmark’s first live venue for literature. Here audiences may experience readings by national and international writers, participate in discussions, or participate in events centred on music, film and other art forms or on their cross-fertilisation with literature.  edit
  • Empire Bio, Guldbergsgade 29 F, +45 35 36 00 36, [8]. noon-last show. Independent Cinema, which is often described as the best in Copenhagen, despite - or because of - it's modest size. Balances between independent productions and mainstream movies. As is the case with all Danish cinemas, international movies are shown in their original language. from 50 DKK.  edit
  • Folkets Hus, Stengade 50, [9].  edit

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  • Ravnsborggade has many antique stores.
Lyngsies square
Lyngsies square

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Nørrebrogade is the schawarma street of Copenhagen with a large number of small restaurants competing on especially schawarmas. They start at DKK 15 for a small schawarma in a pita and DKK 20 for a large one in a home-made wrap.

Blågårds Plads
Blågårds Plads
  • Kashmir. Indian restaurant. Nørrebrogade 35, tel: +45 35375471.
  • Floras Kaffebar. Blågårdsgade 27, tel:35390018, Good coffee and food.
  • Cafe Escobar [10], Blågårdsgade 29A, 35399606, relaxed atmosphere, soups and snacks DKK 50, mains DKK 85. Good beer and cocktails. Free open wireless internet.
  • Den Persiske Stue, Nørrebrogade 102, +45 35353572. Small and simple, cosy restaurant with persian/turkist food. 3 course meal for DKK 89.
  • Ayuttaya Griffenfedsgade 39, tel +45 35373868 [11] Thai food, menus at DKK 135. Open Tu-Sa noon-11pm, Su 5pm-11pm (Kitchen closes at 10 pm).

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  • Cafe Sebastopol, Sankt Hans Torv 32, tel: +45 35363002. Godd brunch, in the summer outdoor serving on Skt Hans Torv.
  • Front Page [12], Sortedam Dossering 21, tel: 35373829. Nice restaurant and separate cafe at the lakes. Has a non-smoking room. 2 course menu 200 DKK.
  • Nørrebro Bryghus, Ryesgade 3, tel: +45 35300530. Brewpub and restaurant in 1857 factory building. Bar in basement.

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  • Nørrebro Bryghus [13], Ryesgade 3, TEl: +45 33300530. Brewpub and restaurant. Open Mo-we: 11am-12am, th-sa: 11am-2am, su 11am-10pm.
  • Understellet, Nørrebrogade 24, Cheap beers (large draft for DKK 25). Open to 5Am. You can play pool, billard or fussball. Plays loud rock and blues music.
  • Blågårds Apotek [14] Blågårds Plads 2, +45 35372442, open 12-02 (winter 15-02). Good atmosphere and beer. Live music Th-Sa.
  • Ølbaren [15], Elmegade 2, +45 35354534. Excellent selection of beer. Smokefree Mo and Sa.

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  • Sleep-in Green [16], Ravnsborggade 18,tel: +45 35377777. Open from may to the end of October.
  • sleep-in Heaven [17] Struenseegade 7 tel: +45 35354648. email:morefun@sleepinheaven.com, €17.47

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  • Hotel Nora [18], Nørrebrogade 18B, tel:+45 35372021, email:nora@hotelnora.dk. Rooms from DKK 650.

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  • Sjællandsgade Badeanstalt, Sjællandsgade 12A, +45 35 39 06 06, [19]. M:7AM-1PM,Tu-F:9AM-6PM,Sa:8AM-3PM. Communal bath and spa. Get a shower for DKK 15.  edit
  • The Laundromat Cafe, Elmegade 15, +45 35 35 26 72, [20]. Su-Th:8AM-midnight,F-Sa:10AM-2AM. Nothing short of a match made in heaven for any traveler, this is a combined bar/cafe and coin laundry, where you can wash your rags, drink a coffee or cold beer, and read in one of the numerous books, while you are waiting for you laundry to finish. 32 DKK for laundry including detergent.  edit

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