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Copenhagen's Colorful Vesterbro Neighborhood

Martin Morrell Shopping on Rue Lepic

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Vesterbro has retained undertones of its previous lives: Istedgade is still dotted with halal markets and denlike student bars; and at Ricco’s, a doorway-wide coffeehouse, you might sip your faultless caffè corretto while squeezed in between a retired bricklayer and a fashion major from Seoul. Granted, there’s no proliferation of cobblestones and steeples here; but as truly authentic neighborhoods go, it doesn’t get better

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Hotels (2)

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    Axel

    Many of the 129 rooms have terraces and separate sitting areas. More
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    Bertrams Hotel Guldsmeden

    The Bertrams Hotel Guldsmeden is committed to welcoming its guests. It starts at the cheerful entryway, which feels like that of a private residenc... More
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    Hackenbusch

    Vesterbro’s most enduringly packed boîte—head here for a taste of the city’s traditional drinking culture. More
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    Karriere

    Specializes in straightforward brasserie food served alongside avant-garde art installations from the likes of Olafur Eliasson. More
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    Cofoco

    Grab a seat at a long, communal drafting table, and you suddenly find yourself at a boisterous dinner party with all the right people. The seasonal

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    Les Trois Cochons

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    Lê Lê

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    Vega

    One of the city's best live music venues, the space was designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen, a renowned Danish architect and has been known to host David... More
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    Københavns Bymuseum

    Spend an hour at this museum for a highly informative tour of the city’s thousand-year history. More
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    Designers Remix Collection

    Made its name with tailored dresses, trench coats, and a great selection of bags. More
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    Birna

    For pieces that successfully blend street style and glamour. More
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    Donn Ya Doll

    Sells pastel dresses from the romantic Danish atelier Bruuns Bazaar. More
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    Samsøe & Samsøe

    Find skinny jeans by Scandinavian designers such as Filippa K and Acne Jeans. More
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