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(see p73). The biggest Friday and Saturday DIRECTORY
stores are located on evenings, as eating out is
Strøget (see p62), one of the Danes’ favour­ POSTAL SERVICES
Europe’s longest ite things to do. Posthus Østerbro
pedestrianized street. Most restaurants in the Øster Allé 1
Shoppers should head to city are child­friendly, but § 70 70 70 30
Royal Copenhagen (see families with babies and Posthus Pilestræde
p73) for exclusive porce­ toddlers are advised to Pilestræde 58
lain, Birger Christensen check ahead that high § 70 70 70 30
(see p73) for high­end chairs and baby­changing PostNord
designer fashion and faci li ties are available. ∑ postnord.com
Illums Bolighus (see p73) Menu prices are high,
for beautiful Danish­ and it can often be diffi­ TV, RADIO AND
designed homewares. cult to find a reasonably NEWSPAPERS
Venturing off the beaten priced bottle of wine, even Børsen
track is just as rewarding; in lower­priced res tau­ ∑ børsen.dk
Kronprinsensgade (see rants. Look out for early
p62) in the city centre is bird deals, and if you’re Copenhagen Post
great for Danish fashion travelling in the month of ∑ cphpost.dk
and street wear, while February, take advantage DR Radio
unique Ravnsborggade of Copenhagen Dining ∑ dr.dk/radio
in Nørrebro is the perfect Week, during which Information
place for antique­hunting. hundreds of restaurants ∑ information.dk
If malls are more your across the city offer pop­
thing, hop on the Metro to ular cut­price menus. Politiken
∑ politiken.dk
Field’s in Ørestaden, or
take a ride on the S­tog Accommodation VISITOR
to Dybbølsbro Station for INFORMATION
Fisketorvet Copenhagen Copenhagen has a wide
Mall (see p62). Prices can range of accommodation Berlingske
∑ b.dk
often be eye­wateringly available, but be aware
expensive, but there are that it does not come Copenhagen Card
frequent sales. Look out cheap. Make sure you do ∑ copenhagencard.com
for signs saying slutspurt, your research and book Copenhagen Tourist
lagersalg or udsalg to find well in advance. Weekend ∑ cph-tourist.dk
good bargains. stays in hotels can be Visit Copenhagen
cheaper than weekdays. ∑ visitcopenhagen.com
Dining If money is not an issue,
you’ll find plenty of high­ Visit Denmark
You’re spoilt for choice in end hotels scat tered ∑ denmark.dk
terms of dining options in across the city, the most SHOPPING
Copenhagen. The city is exclusive being the
home to some of the best popular five­star Hotel Field’s
∑ fields.dk
restaurants in the world, d’Angleterre (see p114),
and while you may not which enjoys a prime Ravnsborggade
find the same variety of location on Kongens ∑ ravnsborggade.dk
international cuisine you Nytorv and boasts its DINING
would in, for example, own in­house spa.
London, it is difficult to A more affordable and Copenhagen Dining
find a poor­quality eatery. often authentic option is Week
Most restaurants will to rent an apart ment via ∑ diningweek.dk
open for dinner at around Airbnb – you’ll find ACCOMMODATION
6pm, with kitchens typi­ thousands across the city.
cally closing at around Couchsurfing is another Airbnb
10 or 10:30pm. Booking popular way of meeting ∑ airbnb.com
is always strongly advised, locals and staying in the Couchsurfing
espe cially if you’re plan­ city without spending a ∑ couchsurfing.com
ning on dining out on huge amount of money.

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