Vesterbro

Copenhagen, Denmark

Overall Safety
Good
4.5 / 5
Based on 12 Safety Metrics

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Summary

Trendy area with bars, restaurants, and an international crowd. Safe to walk around at night on main streets. Solo dining is common. Costs more than local neighborhoods.

Trendy and artisticStrong cafe cultureVibrant nightlife sceneInternational and diverseCreative professional community
Details

Vesterbro used to be the red-light district and is now the trendy area with craft beer bars and natural wine spots. The Meatpacking District attracts young professionals and expats, creating a busy international scene. You'll see plenty of people eating alone or working in cafes - it's normal here. Streets stay active until midnight on weekends with people outside bars and restaurants. Stick to main streets like Vesterbrogade and Istedgade at night rather than wandering side streets. Prices are higher than local neighborhoods but lower than the tourist center.

Safety Ratings

Daytime Safety

Excellent

Night Walking Safety

Good

Harassment Risk

Low

Public Transport Safety

Excellent

Pickpocketing Risk

Low

Scam Risk

Low

Police Visibility

Excellent

Emergency Services

Excellent

Evening Venues

Excellent

Solo Dining

Excellent

Drug Activity

Very High

Homelessness Visibility

Very High

Getting By in English

Excellent

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Recommended Places

Cafes

  • Enghave Kaffe
  • Café Coco
  • Wulff & Konstali Vesterbro

Restaurants

  • Kødbyens Fiskebar
  • Restaurant Cofoco
  • Ancestrale

Bars

  • Mikkeller Bar
  • Lidkoeb
  • BRUS

Other Spots

  • Meatpacking District (Kødbyen)
  • Vesterbro Torv
  • Halmtorvet area
Impressions & Tips

"Felt safe walking around at 11 PM on weekdays"

"Lots of women eating and drinking alone, it's normal"

"Meatpacking District stays busy and well-lit late"

"Everyone speaks English"

"More expensive than expected but felt safe"

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