Østerbro
Østerbro: the back story
Area guide
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Image courtesy of © Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Østerbro: the back story
Østerbro, north of the Lakes, is a district of fine apartment buildings and parks. Its southern edge runs from the Hirschsprung Collection and Østre Anlæg to Kastellet, Langelinie and the Little Mermaid; on the eighth floor of the Parken stadium is Geranium.
See
Kastellet, the Little Mermaid and the Hirschsprung Collection.
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Image courtesy of © Moahim · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsEat
Geranium (Three MICHELIN Stars, 2026); Koan (Two Stars); Bistro Lupa (Bib Gourmand); Kiin Kiin VeVe and Aotori.
Walk the Langelinie promenade for the cruise ships and the mermaid.
Our advice: book Geranium well ahead, and take the M3 or M4 home.
Why it's on our list
- See
- Eat
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Østerbro: the back story before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Østerbro: the back story are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest Metro and train stations
- NordhavnM4S-tog AS-tog BS-tog BxS-tog CS-tog E500 m7 min walk
- Poul Henningsens PladsM3650 m8 min walk
- TrianglenM3800 m10 min walk
Key sights
- The Little Mermaid1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Rosenborg Castle2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Amalienborg2.4 kmWalk 30 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Nyhavn2.9 kmWalk 36 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Christiansborg3.3 kmWalk 41 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Tivoli Gardens3.6 kmWalk 45 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Copenhagen Airport9.2 kmCycle 37 minCar or taxi 27 min
Main railway stations
- Østerport1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Nørreport2.5 kmWalk 31 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Copenhagen Central Station3.8 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min