Neighbourhood guide

Nørrebro

The cosmopolitan district

Copenhague

The vibe

Young, multicultural and full of energy, Nørrebro lines up cafés and shops on Jægersborggade, world restaurants on Nørrebrogade and Superkilen park, filled with objects from dozens of countries.

Good to know

Copenhageners picnic in Assistens Cemetery: be respectful near the graves.

When to go

Saturdays, for the cafés and flea market.

Getting there

Metro to Nørrebros Runddel or Nørrebro (M3), or by bike.

The story

How the neighbourhood came to be

A working-class district in the 19th century, Nørrebro has become one of the most diverse in the city. Assistens Cemetery, now used as a park, holds the graves of Hans Christian Andersen and Søren Kierkegaard.

Did you know?

1Superkilen park displays objects from more than 50 countries.
2Hans Christian Andersen is buried in Assistens Cemetery.

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