Kastellet

Unlike some of the other parks that are built on Copenhagen's old defences, this is Copenhagen's old defences. This old star-shaped fortification is well-preserved and still houses a functioning military base. Not that you can tell – people have picnics here. Nice view of the harbour up on the eastern ramparts.

Free entrance. Public toilets. Playground. Note: No swimming in the moat.

1 Kastellet, 2100 København Ø

Open: The gates around the military base itself are open 6-22, the area outside the moats is always accessible.

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A bite to eat in/near Kastellet

BBQing is not allowed on the ramparts, only the area outside the moat. Here you will find permanent BBQs as well as benches and a playground.

There is an Irma supermarket at Østerport Station, Oslo Plads (west).

At Nordre Toldbod (southeast) you will find Løgismose, a luxury food business which produces, imports and sells only the very best produce from Denmark and abroad. Especially the cheese, wine and chocolate is to die for.

16 Nordre Toldbod, 1259 København K

Tel.: 3332 9332

Email: salg@loegismose.dk

Open Mon-Fri 10-19, Sat 10-15

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Buttermilk koldskål, typical Danish summer dessert

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The restaurant Toldboden offers fresh-made seafood at prices from DKK 50, and a very expansive weekend brunch. (See separate post here.)

24 Nordre Toldbod, 1259 København K

Tel.: 3393 0760

Email: mail@restaurantjulian.com

Online booking possible

Open: Every day 11-22, brunch Sat+Sun 10-14

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Østre Anlæg

Østre Anlæg stretches all the way from Statens Museum for Kunst (the National Gallery, Sølvgade/Øster Voldgade) to Østerport station at Oslo Plads. Like several other of Copenhagen’s parks it is built on the city’s old defences. It is a very varied park with lakes, rose beds, rhododendrons, a playground with a fishing boat (on land), etc. You can easily find your very own little spot to enjoy.

This is also where the “Stella Polaris” event takes place: the first weekend of August every year, the park is filled with mellow chill-out electronic music and several thousand people lounging in the sun. Relax and enjoy. (12-21)

Free entrance to the park.

Entrances from Øster Voldgade, Sølvgade, Stockholmsgade and Oslo Plads.

Open: Always.

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A bite to eat in/near Østre Anlæg

Dotted around the park you will find permanent BBQs and tables where you can place and use your own disposable BBQ: Facing Oslo Plads, at Püchler’s Bastion along the railroad tracks, and near Hirsprungs samling overlooking Quitzows Ravelin.

You will find an Irma supermarket at Østerport Station, Oslo Plads.

The restaurant Aamans offers very delicate interpretations of typical Danish dishes including the open-faced sandwiches 'smørrebrød'. Also takeaway smørrebrød, cheese and cake – perfect for your picnic in Østre Anlæg.

Dinner courses from DKK 235. Lunch courses from DKK 115. Takeaway from DKK 45.

10-12 Øster Farimagsgade, 2100 København Ø

Tel.: 3555 3310

Email: info@aamans.dk

Online booking available

Open:

Restaurant - Wed-Sun 12-16, Wed-Sat 18-23
Takeaway Deli – Mon-Fri 10:30-20:30, Sat 11-16:30, Sun 12-16:30

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Julian

Restaurant Julian is located inside the National Museum (free admission) and is a very popular spot for weekend brunch. The famed brunch buffet is comprehensive - and somewhat costly: DKK 195.

Like its sister restaurant Toldboden, it is climate friendly and serves local produce of the highest quality. On weekdays Julian is open for lunch and offers interesting dishes such as "prehistoric ox" and a good selection of fish.

10 Ny Vestergade, 1471 København K

Tel.: 3393 0760

Email: mail@restaurantjulian.dk

Online booking for brunch (up to 8 people) - for parties of more than 8, contact the restaurant at  brunch@restaurantjulian.com or by telephone.

Open: Tue-Fri 11:30-15, Sat + Sun 10-15:30

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Nationalmuseet

The National Museum. Plenty to see and do!

Permanent exhibitions include Danish prehistory, middle ages and renaissance. The children's museum is more like a playground with viking ships and medieval castles.

You are welcome to bring your own food and eat in the museum's dining room, or eat at the popular Restaurant Julian which is famed for its excellent climate-friendly weekend brunch (do book a table in advance!). Julian also sells lunch packs to go.

The museum has a giftshop, but if you have a special interest in prehistory jewellery I would recommend a visit to Museums Kopi Smykker in Grønnegade.

Note! Free admission - however, you are not permitted to bring large rucksacks and if you want to leave your rucksack or coat in the wardrobe you will need a 10 kroner coin to use a locker. Free guided tours in English at 11 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays in June, July, August, September. Photography permitted.

Entrance at 10 Ny Vestergade, 1471 København K

Tel.: 3313 4411

Email: nationalmuseet@natmus.dk

Open: Tue-Sun 10-17

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Photos from the Danish prehistory exhibition: