Østerbro

Copenhagen, Denmark

Overall Safety
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Based on 12 Safety Metrics

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Summary

Safest Copenhagen neighborhood with good cafes and upscale dining. Quiet residential feel. Little nightlife - go elsewhere for evening entertainment.

Upscale and peacefulFamily-friendlyGreen spaces and parksQuality cafes and diningResidential and quiet
Details

Residential area where young professionals and families live. Wide tree-lined streets, Fælledparken (the city's largest park), and a quiet suburban feel. A new bike bridge to Refshaleøen opened in 2024. Cafes like Juno the Bakery and Amator focus on quality - good for solo breakfast or coffee. Restaurants lean upscale Nordic, so more expensive than Nørrebro but reliable quality. Very safe day and night with good lighting. Quiet evenings without much nightlife - go to Vesterbro for that.

Safety Ratings

Daytime Safety

Excellent

Night Walking Safety

Excellent

Harassment Risk

Low

Public Transport Safety

Excellent

Pickpocketing Risk

Low

Scam Risk

Low

Police Visibility

Good

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

  • Juno the Bakery
  • Amator
  • Kontra Coffee

Restaurants

  • Rosetta
  • Fischer
  • Cafe Phønix

Bars

  • Koelschip
  • Øl & Brød

Other Spots

  • Fælledparken
  • The Lakes waterfront
  • Parken Stadium area
Impressions & Tips

"Safest area in Copenhagen, walked at midnight fine"

"Quiet but went elsewhere for nightlife"

"Good bakeries and coffee for solo breakfast"

"More expensive but felt very safe"

"Calm and safe, not much party scene"

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Daytime SafetyExcellent
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