Christianshavn

Copenhagen, Denmark

Overall Safety
Good
4.0 / 5
Based on 12 Safety Metrics

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Summary

Canal-side neighborhood with good restaurants. Pleasant for daytime walks and dining. Avoid Christiania and Pusher Street, especially after dark.

Maritime and charmingCanal-side atmosphereAlternative culture (Christiania)Quality dining sceneMixed safety levels
Details

Island neighborhood with canals, houseboats, and converted warehouses including Noma restaurant. The canal areas are pleasant during the day with good restaurants and the Broens Gadekøkken street food market. The issue is Freetown Christiania and Pusher Street where cannabis is sold openly. Some tourists visit during the day, but it's less safe after dark due to police raids and occasional violence. Stick to the canal areas for dining and walks. Avoid Christiania at night. Better for afternoon visits than evening activities.

Safety Ratings

Daytime Safety

Good

Night Walking Safety

Moderate

Harassment Risk

Moderate

Public Transport Safety

Excellent

Pickpocketing Risk

Moderate

Scam Risk

Moderate

Police Visibility

Good

Emergency Services

Excellent

Evening Venues

Good

Solo Dining

Excellent

Drug Activity

Moderate

Homelessness Visibility

High

Getting By in English

Excellent

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Recommended Places

Cafes

  • Parterre
  • Packhouse
  • Christianshavn's Ferry Café

Restaurants

  • Restaurant Kanalen
  • No.2
  • Rufino Osteria

Bars

  • Ravelinen

Other Spots

  • Broens Gadekøkken (street food)
  • Church of Our Saviour (tower climb)
  • Canal walks (daytime)
Impressions & Tips

"Nice canal areas during day, avoided Christiania"

"Good restaurants by the water"

"Left before dark, locals said Christiania unsafe at night"

"Stuck to main canal streets"

"Nice for afternoon walks, went to Vesterbro for evening"

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