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Strøget (pedestrian shopping street)
Best time to visit
Late morning on weekdays avoids the biggest crowds and lets shops open at a relaxed pace; golden hour gives warm light for photos and outdoor cafés.
Budget tips
Free to wander, no entry fee and most shops accept contactless cards; avoid pricey souvenir stores on the main stretch and explore side streets for cheaper cafés and independent shops.
Recommended for
Design and shopping enthusiasts, Street photographers, Families, First-time visitors
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Raske fakta: Crowds spill along a long pedestrian avenue where street performers, designer windows, and cafés create a lively parade. Nearly a million footsteps cross the avenue on busy weekends, turning shopping into a people-watching sport.
Høydepunkter: Stretching about 1.1 kilometers, the pedestrian artery threads through narrow cobblestone corridors and ornate 17th-century facades, where living statues hold impossible poses for more than an hour while crowds count down the seconds on their phones. A quirky local tradition sees buskers timing finales to the chime of the square's clock, so a violinist will often end a set the instant a bell rings, prompting spontaneous applause and a cloud of cinnamon scent from nearby bakeries.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, the street is long and mostly cobbled in places.
- Photograph the ornate facades around Amagertorv and the Stork Fountain for classic Strøget shots.
- Skip the large international chains on the main stretch and head into Pilestræde and Gråbrødretorv for local designers and better café prices.
- Visit early on weekdays to avoid peak tourist crowds and see street performers setting up.
Practical info
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Den beste måten å oppleve en by med en lokal guide.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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