James Clasper

Spring 2025: Casting off its dark winter jacket, Copenhagen comes out to play in all its glory in spring, with pink and white explosions of cherry blossom. Flea markets take to the streets, sunshine brings picnickers to the water’s edge and a new installation, Psychosphere, opens in the city’s underground gallery, Cisternerne. Spring also brings the grand reopening of Tivoli Gardens, a sure signal to Copenhageners that summer is on the way. I’ve lived in Copenhagen for the past seven years and I’m still finding new things to do. It’s a small city, one you can comfortably bike across in under half an hour, but within its winding cobbled streets and hip, developing areas, there’s always a new cocktail bar, coffee shop or flea market to discover.  📍 RECOMMENDED: Ultimate guide to what to do in Copenhagen What can’t I miss in the city as a first-timer? Get yourself to the city’s central playground, Tivoli Gardens, for the fastest route to understanding Denmark. The historic theme park combines everything that’s wonderful about Copenhagen in one place: playful rides, beautiful gardens and great food. Take your pick from Gasoline Grill for lip smacking burgers to the Japanese Pagoda, where visiting Michelin-starred restaurants pop up throughout the year. Then for a spot of perfect people watching: find a bar in Nørrebro (we love Brus) or join a communal meal at Absalon and get to know the locals. Is three days in Copenhagen enough? Copenhagen isn’t a huge place, and you could ce

Get ready for stunning pastries, craft beer, street food and a cracking nightlife scene in Copenhagen, but make sure to set aside some time for its array of fabulous museums. There’s a lot of them, and they cover a lot of ground, but they do so with confidence and credibility, from the celebrated genius of the Louisiana to the Degas bronzes of Ny Carlsberg Gylptotek. From art and design to the National Museum, here are the best of Copenhagen’s museums right now.  RECOMMENDED:🍝 The best restaurants in Copenhagen 🍸 The best bars in Copenhagen📍 The best things to do in Copenhagen🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Copenhagen This guide was written by James Clasper, a writer based in Copenhagen. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

Copenhagen is the prime destination for a trendy, foodie weekend away. The kind of place that makes you want to rent a little bike for the day with a bag full of fresh pastries, and hopefully end up being the subject of someone’s Instagram shot. It’s a beautifully aesthetic, dainty place with great vibes, but don’t be fooled – Copenhagen has a very fun, very late-night side too.  That’s right. This city is aesthetically pleasing by day, and wild by night. Dipping a toe into Copenhagen’s nightlife scene will have you dancing to live music in an old-school jazz bar and ordering shots at a three-story nightclub. It’s got everything from niche indie spots to classic mainstream spots, and everything in between (including a community centre with DJs). Whatever you’re into, here are the best nightlife spots in Copenhagen right now.  RECOMMENDED:🍸 The best bars in Copenhagen🍽️ The best restaurants in Copenhagen🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Copenhagen🎨 A complete guide to the Nørrebro neighbourhood This guide was last updated by Laura Hall, a writer based in Copenhagen. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.