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The Meatpacking District, Kødbyen, at dusk, with string lights over the outdoor tables

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Vesterbro, Kødbyen & Frederiksberg: Our Favourites

Tivoli and the station, the Meatpacking District, Istedgade’s bars and leafy Frederiksberg.

The back story

  1. Area guide

    Vesterbro, Kødbyen and Frederiksberg: the back story

    Vesterbro·In depth

    Tivoli and the Central Station, the Meatpacking District, the bars of Istedgade, and leafy Frederiksberg with its gardens and Zoo.

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What to see and do

  1. Since 15 August 1843

    Tivoli Gardens

    Tivoli·Pleasure garden

    The pleasure garden that has delighted Copenhagen since 1843: rides, gardens, concerts and the Pantomime Theatre, and Christmas in Tivoli from mid-November.

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  2. An old water reservoir

    Cisternerne

    Frederiksberg·Underground art space

    An underground art space in the old water reservoir beneath Søndermarken; in 2026, Marina Abramović’s Seven Deaths.

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  3. Since 1906

    Nordisk Film studios

    Valby·Film studios

    The world’s oldest still active film studios, in Valby since 1906, with guided tours.

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  4. Frederik VI’s garden

    Frederiksberg Gardens

    Frederiksberg·Royal park

    The royal park of Frederiksberg Palace, with its canals and lawns, beside the Zoo.

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Where to eat

  1. One MICHELIN Star

    formel B

    Frederiksberg·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Modern cooking on Vesterbrogade at Frederiksberg. One MICHELIN Star in 2026.

    Vesterbrogade 184, Frederiksberg, 1800 C CopenhagenExplore View on map

  2. Bib Gourmand

    Radio

    Frederiksberg·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Modern cooking on Julius Thomsens Gade. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Julius Thomsens Gade 12, 1632 V CopenhagenExplore View on map

  3. Bib Gourmand

    Sanchez

    Vesterbro·Mexican restaurant

    Mexican cooking on Istedgade. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Istedgade 60, 1650 K CopenhagenExplore View on map

  4. Bib Gourmand

    Enomania

    Frederiksberg·Italian restaurant

    Italian cooking and wine on Vesterbrogade. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Vesterbrogade 187, 1800 C CopenhagenExplore View on map

  5. Bib Gourmand

    Anarki

    Frederiksberg·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Modern cooking on Vodroffsvej. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Vodroffsvej 47, 1900 Frederiksberg C CopenhagenExplore View on map

  6. Bib Gourmand

    Mêlée

    Frederiksberg·French restaurant

    French cooking on Martensens Allé. A Bib Gourmand in 2026.

    Martensens Allé 16, 1828 C CopenhagenExplore View on map

  7. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Kødbyens Fiskebar

    Meatpacking District·Fish and Seafood restaurant

    Fish and seafood in the Meatpacking District, Kødbyen.

    Flæsketorvet 100, 1711 V CopenhagenExplore View on map

  8. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Mielcke & Hurtigkarl

    Frederiksberg·Creative restaurant

    Creative cooking in Frederiksberg Gardens.

    Runddel 1, Frederiksberg, 2000 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  9. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Restaurant Glassalen

    Tivoli·Modern Cuisine restaurant

    Modern cooking in Tivoli’s glass hall, in the formel B family.

    Tivoli, Vesterbrogade 3, 1620 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  10. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Fasangården

    Frederiksberg·Danish restaurant

    Danish cooking on Søndre Fasanvej.

    Søndre Fasanvej 73, 2000 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  11. Open all year

    Tivoli Food Hall

    Tivoli·Food hall

    Tivoli’s food hall on Bernstorffsgade, opened in November 2017.

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Bars

  1. With a whisky attic

    Lidkoeb

    Vesterbro·Cocktail and whisky bar

    A cocktail bar in a Vesterbro courtyard, with a whisky bar in the attic on Fridays and Saturdays.

    Vesterbrogade 72B, 1620 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  2. Bars across the city

    Mikkeller

    Vesterbro·Brewery bars

    Copenhagen’s celebrated craft brewery, with bars across the city and Færgekroen in Tivoli.

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Where to stay

  1. Inside Tivoli

    Nimb

    Tivoli·Boutique palace hotel

    Thirty-eight rooms and suites inside Tivoli Gardens, with a roof terrace and pool.

    Bernstorffsgade 5, 1577 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  2. Pool and wellness

    Villa Copenhagen

    Vesterbro·Grand hotel

    A 390-room hotel by the Central Station, with a pool and wellness, Rug Kitchen and Rug Bakery.

    Tietgensgade 39, 1704 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  3. Helgolandsgade

    Andersen Hotel

    Vesterbro·Boutique hotel

    A boutique hotel in Vesterbro, a short walk from the Central Station.

    Helgolandsgade 12, 1653 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  4. Helgolandsgade

    Absalon Hotel

    Vesterbro·Design hotel

    A 161-room hotel across the street from the Andersen in Vesterbro.

    Helgolandsgade 15, 1653 CopenhagenExplore View on map

Health and wellness

  1. Acute admission centre

    Frederiksberg Hospital

    Frederiksberg·Hospital

    One of the Capital Region’s acute admission centres; call 1813 before you go.

    Nordre Fasanvej 57, 2000 FrederiksbergExplore View on map

  2. Open 24 hours, every day

    Steno Apotek

    Vesterbro·Pharmacy

    The only pharmacy in Denmark open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, opposite the Central Station.

    Vesterbrogade 6C, 1620 CopenhagenExplore View on map

  3. Wellness

    Nimb wellness and rooftop pool

    Tivoli·Spa

    The wellness area and rooftop pool of Nimb, inside Tivoli.

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  4. Wellness

    Villa Copenhagen pool and wellness

    Vesterbro·Spa

    The pool and wellness of Villa Copenhagen, by the Central Station.

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