Copenhagen/Østerbro
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Get in
There are three S-stations on Østerbro: Østerport, Nordhavn, and SvanemøllenBus no. 1A runs frequently from Kgs. Nytorv through Østerbro on Østerbrogade
Trianglen with the Soup Terrine
The square Trianglen connect five major streets on Østerbro and host bus stops for several lines. Trianglen can be recognised by its unusual building called the soup terrine by the locals.
See
- Den Frie, Oslo Plads at Østerport station: Art exibition
- Den Hirschsprungske Samling (The Hirschprung Collection), Stockholmsgade 20: Danish paintings 19. and early 20. century.
Do
Parken is the national football (soccer) arena and home for FC Copenhagen. Also hosts big concerts. Parken has a gym, bars, bowling, and pool.
Buy
There are many small stores on Østerbrogade and Ndr. Frihavnsgade.
Eat
Ice-cream. There are three ice-cream parlors around Trianglen. The biggest ice-creams cones are sold just north of Østerbro at Lydolphs Isbar, Strandvejen 167, Hellerup. Expect a lineup on summer days.
Budget
- La Scala, Masnedøgade 4, Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F-Sa 11AM-11PM, 39205280, Italian/Turkish/Danish food, 40-100 DKK for main courses, Menus 109-155DKK.
- Thai Esan 5, Nyborggade 2,39293983, Big portions of thai food, 70-100 DKK for main courses
Mid-range
- Borella Århusgade 48, 35266205, M-W 11:30AM-11:PM,Th-Sa 11:30AM-12PM,Su 11AM-10PM, Cafe with a good dinner menu for 200DKK
- Cafe Bopa on Bopa Plads, 35430566, main course 60-120KK.
- There are three reasonable prices restaurants at the sailing clubs in Svanemøllen Harbour. Eg: Sundet Strandvænget 45, 39293035, May-Sep:M-Fr 4PM-10PM (Kitchen 5-9PM), Oct-Apr open M and W. Main course from 55 DKK.
Splurge
- No 1 Good restaurant, also makes excellent picnic baskets in the summer
- Le Saint Jacques
Drink
Cafe Amokka on Østerbro
- Park cafe A big bar, cafe, restaurant, nightclub on Østerbrogade.
- Panzon Rosenvænget Allé 6: Wine, beer and tapas.
- Cafe Bopa Gets crowded at night.
Sleep
Budget
Hotel Rye Ryesgade 115, tel:35265210. Small hotel near Trianglen
Mid range
Østerport Hotel Oslo Plads 5, tel: 70124646 is located at Østerport S-station right at the tracks (it is soundproofed). A good place for travelling around. The three major S-train lines pass Østerport, there is direct trains to the airport, north to Helsinore, and east to Odense.
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