Indre By is the historic city centre, home to Strøget, Nyhavn, the Round Tower, Rosenborg and Christiansborg.

How do I get around Indre By?

The centre is compact and best explored on foot. Metro stations include Kongens Nytorv, Nørreport and Gammel Strand.

When are cafés in Indre By busiest?

Weekend late mornings and the summer season are busiest. Early weekday mornings are the calmest.

Weekdays usually work without booking. At weekends, book where the café takes reservations.

Most of the city's best-known sights are in Indre By, so a café stop fits easily between the Round Tower, Rosenborg and Nyhavn.

City center

The old town has courtyards, canals and cafés a few steps off the shopping streets.

In the area

01
Atelier September
City-center breakfast classic
Atelier September is a well-known breakfast and café address in central Copenhagen. Its Gothersgade location suits a morning in Indre By before exploring the nearby shopping streets and sights.
Gothersgade 30 · 1123 · Copenhagen
02
Kalaset
Central Copenhagen café
Kalaset is a café on Vendersgade in central Copenhagen. It is a practical stop when your day takes you through Indre By, whether you are looking for breakfast, brunch or coffee.
Vendersgade 16 · 1363 · København K
03
Sonny
Café near the historic centre
Sonny is a café on Rådhusstræde in Indre By. Its central address makes it a convenient breakfast, brunch or coffee stop between the old city and the harbour.
Rådhusstræde 5 · 1466 · København K

Good to know

What is Indre By?: Indre By is the historic city centre, home to Strøget, Nyhavn, the Round Tower, Rosenborg and Christiansborg.
How do I get around Indre By?: The centre is compact and best explored on foot. Metro stations include Kongens Nytorv, Nørreport and Gammel Strand.
When are cafés in Indre By busiest?: Weekend late mornings and the summer season are busiest. Early weekday mornings are the calmest.
Can I walk in without a reservation?: Weekdays usually work without booking. At weekends, book where the café takes reservations.
What can I combine a café visit with here?: Most of the city's best-known sights are in Indre By, so a café stop fits easily between the Round Tower, Rosenborg and Nyhavn.

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