Copenhagen Like a Local: By the people who call it home

Copenhagen Like a Local: By the people who call it home

Copenhagen Like a Local: By the people who call it home

Copenhagen Like a Local: By the people who call it home

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Overview

Explore the hidden gems that Copenhagen has to offer, from the people who call it home to your pocket with this insider’s travel guide.

Whether you're a local looking to traverse the wonder of your city or a travel bug-bit nomad seeking truly authentic experiences, this stylish guide is the ultimate travel counsel, leading you beyond the typical tourist track on a memorable adventure.

Beyond the well-trodden sights, there’s a secret side of the city. This travel guide to Copenhagen includes:


   • Two-color, bold modern design with contemporary illustrations throughout
   • Authors are true locals and have been picked for having their fingers on the pulse and their diverse tastes. Their suggestions and advice sit alongside quotes from Copenhagen creatives, volunteers and business leaders to give the book a local feel
   • Narrative style throughout, making the local, personal voice central to every entry
   • Structured by six themes: Eat, Drink, Shop, Art and Culture, Nightlife and Outdoors 
   • Each entry includes its unique address so readers can pinpoint precisely where they are heading
   • Each theme ends with a tour spread, dedicated to a specific interest or experience. For example, a foodie tour of the meatpacking district

This travel book is packed with surprise tips and recommendations for exploring the endlessly enticing city. You won’t want to wait long to travel to Copenhagen! Covering firm favorite hangout spots and hidden happenings ranging from pure extravagance to budget-friendly, make it a perfect travel gift for the nomads in your circle.

Enjoy New Nordic cuisine at one of the world's best restaurants, take a dip in the inner city harbor or check out the street art in Freetown Christiania. The best part? Included are tips on how to travel sensibly in a post-Covid world without compromising on experience. Don’t wait to discover secret places that only a local would know, hands-on experiences, and ideas for traveling solo, in a pair or with a crowd.

From New York and London to Paris and Tokyo, there are more places to discover with these niche local guides! Written by the people who call it home, the Like A Local series from DK takes you beyond the tourist track to experience the heart and soul of each city!

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780241523872
Publisher: DK
Publication date: 02/08/2022
Series: Local Travel Guide
Pages: 192
Sales rank: 652,584
Product dimensions: 5.20(w) x 7.10(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Experience the world with DK Eyewitness.

DK Eyewitness' highly visual guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your trip.

Our travel writers report on what to see, eat, drink and do around the world, while the very best photographs and illustrations bring cities, regions and countries to life. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations around the world, from handy pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides.

DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

Table of Contents

Welcome to the City 6

Through the Year 8

Know-How 10

Know-How 10

Nieghbourhoods 14

On the Map 16

Eat

Brunch Spots 32

Bakeries 36

Smørrebrød Spots 40

Cheap Eats 44

Global Grub 48

Special Occasion 52

Take a Tour: An afternoon dining in Kødbyen 56

Drink

Coffee Shops 60

Alfresco Tipples 64

Wine Bars 68

Cocktail Joints 72

Breweries 76

Take a Tour: An afternoon of brewing history 80

Shop

Vintage Gems 84

Danish Design 88

Bike Shops 92

Street Style 96

Book Nooks 100

Record Stores 104

Take a Tour: An afternoon shopping in the Latinerkvarteret 108

Arts & Culture

City History 112

Favourite Museums 116

Top Theatres 120

Indie Galleries 124

Contemporary Architecture 128

Public Art 132

Take a Tour: An evening of counter-culture in Christiania 136

Nightlife

Cool Clubs 140

Brown Bars 144

Live Music 148

LGBTQ+ Scene 152

Jazz Bars and Cafés 156

Take a Tour: A night out in Nørrebro 160

Outdoors

Green Spaces 164

Wonderful Walks 168

City Squares 172

On the Woter 176

Swimming Spots 180

Nearby Getaways 184

Take a Tour A day out in idyllic Østerbro 188

Directory 190

Acknowledgments 192

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