Istedgade and Vesterbro

Right behind Copenhagen Central Station you will find Istedgade, one of the city’s most famous streets. Once known as Copenhagen’s Red Light District, the area has transformed into one of the most vibrant parts of the city. While a few traces of the old trade remain near the station, Istedgade today is full of life, creativity and local energy.

As you move further down the street, you will find cafés, vintage stores, design shops, international restaurants and a popular microbrewery. The mix of old charm and new ideas makes it a great place to walk, eat or just people-watch.

Close by is Halmtorvet, a lively square lined with cafés and bars where locals meet to enjoy food and drinks in the open air. Behind the station, you can also find small ethnic shops selling spices, hair products and ingredients from around the world, reflecting the diversity of Vesterbro.

In the evening, the area fills with music and atmosphere. Vega, one of Copenhagen’s best concert venues, is just a short walk away, and the surrounding streets offer plenty of bars and restaurants for a relaxed night out.

Vesterbro is the perfect neighbourhood for travellers who want to experience Copenhagen’s modern culture and creative local life up close.

Don't forget to check out the other areas such as Amager, Christianshavn, Frederiksberg, and Nørrebro.