Indre By
One of Europe's longest pedestrian streets, running the width of the old city.
Strøget is not one street but a chain of them, pedestrianised since 1962 and running from City Hall Square to Kongens Nytorv. It is the commercial spine of Copenhagen: department stores, chains, street musicians and a constant flow of people.
The interesting part is what it connects to. Step one street north or south and you are in Latinerkvarteret, Gråbrødretorv or the small shopping lanes around Kronprinsensgade, all of which are quieter and considerably more characteristic.
Because Strøget runs through the heart of Indre By, it is easy to build a morning around it. Have breakfast in a side street first, then take the walk rather than trying to eat on the strip itself.
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 at one end, Kongens Nytorv at the other.
Strøget, Copenhagen
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