Indre By (Inner City)

Copenhagen, Denmark

Overall Safety
Good
4.3 / 5
Based on 12 Safety Metrics

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Summary

Historic tourist center with main attractions. Safe during the day but crowded and expensive. Pickpockets active. Some harassment concerns at night around Kongens Nytorv and Nørreport.

Historic and touristyLuxury shoppingMajor attractionsInternational atmosphereHigher prices
Details

The historic center with Strøget shopping street, Nyhavn's colorful buildings, and Amalienborg Palace. Tourist central - crowded during the day with heavy police presence. Everything is more expensive here than residential neighborhoods. Pickpockets work the crowds around Strøget and Nyhavn, especially in summer, so watch your phone and wallet. The area around Kongens Nytorv and toward Nørreport can have harassment issues at night. Main tourist areas with restaurants stay safer after dark. Better for daytime sightseeing than evening activities.

Safety Ratings

Daytime Safety

Excellent

Night Walking Safety

Good

Harassment Risk

Moderate

Public Transport Safety

Excellent

Pickpocketing Risk

Moderate

Scam Risk

Moderate

Police Visibility

Excellent

Emergency Services

Excellent

Evening Venues

Good

Solo Dining

Excellent

Drug Activity

Very High

Homelessness Visibility

Very High

Getting By in English

Excellent

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Recommended Places

Cafes

  • Original Coffee
  • CUB Coffee Bar
  • Kaf' Bar

Restaurants

  • Høst
  • Vækst
  • Llama

Bars

  • Bastard Café (board game bar)
  • Ruby (cocktail bar)
  • 1656 Cocktail Bar

Other Spots

  • Nyhavn
  • Strøget shopping street
  • Torvehallerne food market
Impressions & Tips

"Safe during day with crowds and police"

"Pickpockets active - watch belongings on Strøget"

"Solo dining easy but expensive"

"Uncomfortable walking toward Nørreport late"

"Good for daytime sightseeing, went to Vesterbro for evenings"

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