Indre By
Rådhuspladsen: the city's main public square, the point where most walks begin.
City Hall Square is the practical centre of Copenhagen, a broad open space in front of the national-romantic City Hall with its tall clock tower, buses circling, and the entrance to the main pedestrian street on one corner.
It is not a pretty square so much as a useful one. Inside City Hall you can see Jens Olsen's astronomical clock; outside, the square is where demonstrations, screenings and New Year crowds happen. Tivoli and the main station are both a short walk away.
The square sits at the western edge of Indre By, so the surrounding streets carry a mix of chain coffee and much better independent places one or two turns off the square. Walking a little away from it is always worth it.
Within walking distance
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
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
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
Getting there
Metro: Rådhuspladsen, on the square itself.
City Hall Square, Copenhagen
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