Hotels near Strøget

Strøget is the 1.1 km east-west pedestrian artery linking Kongens Nytorv to City Hall Square, and was the first long pedestrianised shopping street in Europe when cars were banned in 1962. The eastern end near Kongens Nytorv houses luxury brands; the western end towards Vesterbro contains chain stores and a streetwear scene. Side streets like Strædet and Larsbjornsstræde hold the best independent boutiques and design shops.

Highlights along Strøget include the original 1869 Royal Copenhagen porcelain flagship, the 1796 Magasin du Nord department store, Illums Bolighus for Danish design, and the Caritas Fountain on Gammeltorv square (1608, Copenhagen's oldest fountain). Allow 90 minutes for a slow shopping walk. Performers cluster on Amagertorv square in the middle.

Pro Tip: Walk the parallel side street Strædet one block south instead - same direction, half the crowds, twice the small design shops and proper Danish cafes. Particularly Andersen Bakery on Bernstorffsgade for the best canelé in town.