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Copenhagen from Above: 7 Unforgettable Views of the Capital

From rooftop bars and cafés to playgrounds and roof gardens. Here’s our list of the seven best places to view Copenhagen from above.

By Andreas Grubbe Kirkelund

Copenhagen’s skyline is characterized by everything from historic spires to modern buildings – and thankfully the city offers fantastic vantage points. From both well-known and less familiar places, the city offers panoramas that can take your breath away.

  • Photo: Daniel Rasmussen

    3. ØsterGro

    ØsterGro is an urban organic roof farm in outer Østerbro. A roof filled with soil, vegetables, bees, chickens, rabbits, earthworms, and composting. In addition to offering a green sanctuary, ØsterGro also provides a nice view of the so-called climate neighborhood in Østerbro – Copenhagen’s first climate-adapted district. On the roof, you will also find the restaurant Gro Spiseri, which offers an organic and informal dining experience in a small greenhouse on the roof.

    Access to the roof farm is via a spiral staircase and with an old car elevator. Opening hours vary, so check Google or call before visiting the place.

    Read about ØsterGro

  • Photo: Daniel Rasmussen

    4. Glyptoteket

    Enjoy a quiet moment on Glyptoteket’s roof terrace and get captivated by the view of the city. From the roof of this classic museum building, you get a 360-degree view of both historical and modern Copenhagen. The beautiful garden and impressive collection of art make it a cultural hotspot. The roof terrace is open when the weather gods allow it and closes half an hour before the museum.

    There is an admission fee for the Glyptoteket. Access to the roof terrace is via stairs or elevator.

    Read about the Glyptotek

Other Great Views of Copenhagen

Especially the many hotels in Copenhagen offer roof terraces or rooftop bars. These are, of course, obvious places if you are already staying at the hotel, but most are also open to non-resident guests.

Photo: Simon Baker

Grand Joanne
Located on Vesterbrogade where Grand Hotel used to be, offers access to their brand-new rooftop bar with views towards SAS Royal, Axel Towers, and Inner City.

Filmtaget
The Film Institutes rooftop terrace. Here you can experience the film exhibition, enjoy food with a city view, and watch movies under the open sky.

Tivoli Hotel
The hotel offers a superb view from the two restaurants at the top. Here you can enjoy the food and see most of the city at the same time. You can sit either outside or inside.

Illum Rooftop
Located on top of the department store in the center of Copenhagen, gives you a direct view of old Copenhagen, Strøget, and Christiansborg.

Hotel Ottilia
The hotel in Carlsberg City in Copenhagen has a lovely rooftop restaurant and bar on the roof. Here you get a view of the district and the rest of Copenhagen.

Next House Copenhagen
A hostel in the former headquarters of Falck. The building has been completely rebuilt from a gray office building to an urban building with a brass facade, hanging gardens, and rooftops.

The NH Collection Copenhagen
The hotel is in a former office complex – known as ‘The Desert Fortress’. After an extensive transformation, the place is now a 5-star hotel, which also host one of the largest rooftops in the city.

Scandic Nørreport
Opened in 2022 and simultaneously opened the doors for the rooftop bar, Level Six, which with its location gives a fantastic view over central Copenhagen.

Manon les Suites
Known for its exotic expression, also has an exotic roof terrace. Open to everyone over 18, whether you are a hotel guest or not.

Hotel Denmark
The hotel on Vester Voldgade offers a fabulous view of Copenhagen City Hall and Vesterbro. The rooftop is open to all, whether you are a guest of the hotel or not.

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