Nørrebro

Copenhagen, Denmark

Overall Safety
Good
3.7 / 5
Based on 12 Safety Metrics

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Summary

Best coffee and most diverse food in Copenhagen. Safe during the day for cafes and restaurants. Avoid after dark due to gang activity in some areas, especially around Blågårds Plads.

Multicultural and diverseHip coffee and food sceneStreet art and creativityBudget-friendly diningMixed safety levels
Details

Nørrebro has Copenhagen's best coffee shops and the most diverse food scene - over a quarter of residents aren't Danish. Jægersborggade street packs specialty coffee roasters, independent shops, and natural wine bars into a few blocks. During the day, it's worth visiting for cafes and budget-friendly multicultural restaurants. The problem is nighttime safety. Parts of Nørrebro, especially around Blågårds Plads, have gang activity and higher crime after dark. Southern areas near the lakes are safer than northern sections. Visit during daytime for the food and coffee scene, but go elsewhere for evening activities.

Safety Ratings

Daytime Safety

Good

Night Walking Safety

Moderate

Harassment Risk

Moderate

Public Transport Safety

Good

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

Good

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Recommended Places

Cafes

  • Coffee Collective
  • Darcy's Kaffe
  • Andersen & Maillard

Restaurants

  • Graziano
  • Calma
  • Babel

Bars

  • Brus (earlier evening)
  • Mikkeller (earlier evening)

Other Spots

  • Jægersborggade (daytime)
  • Assistens Cemetery
  • Nørrebro Bryghus
Impressions & Tips

"Great coffee scene, only went during the day"

"Locals said avoid Blågårds Plads at night"

"Afternoon cafe hopping felt safe"

"Left before dark based on hostel advice"

"Good food but not safe at night like Vesterbro"

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