I just love living around Vesterbro. I didn’t know anything about this neighbourhood when I visited Copenhagen as a tourist a few years ago, so I hadn’t seen any of it before moving here from Bristol, UK. When I was planning my move to Copenhagen from the UK, Vesterbro was the one central-ish neighbourhood that I happened to find available accommodation. As soon as I found the place I put down a deposit and signed the lease before even entering the country (you have to be really careful with scammers though apparently). Accommodation is notoriously difficult to secure in Copenhagen so I didn’t want to risk waiting around searching for something else.
Well, thank goodness it turned out to be the most perfect place I could possibly live as a newcomer to Copenhagen! I find the location to be just perfect – it’s close to the city centre, it’s got buzz, there’s also decent green spaces, hip venues, quirky shops, and so on. I feel like I’m at the heart of all the action, though I’ve been more or less a homebody since moving thanks to not having a real social circle here and being busy with work, ha (and of course corona). The fact that it’s only a 10 minute bike ride to my workplace is also a plus.
There are quite a few streets in the neighbourhood with their very own ‘character’. Istedgade is one of them and is definitely a street that warrants its own post – it stretches out a kilometre and it stands out in the neighbourhood as particularly fun for people-watching. The mood and vibe of the street changes as you walk up and down – you’ll see what I mean from my pictures below.














Hope you enjoyed these pictures, have a good day!
Lovely photos, and a Cadillac in Copenhagen!
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such a beautiful place, thanks for sharing the photos!
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Thanks π
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Looks like a pretty good place to live Jiji π
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I love Istedgade, such a colourful neighbourhood!
There are lots of nice cafes and hangout places further south, but the closer you get to the central station, it gets dodgier with drug dealers and prostitutes (it’s also known as the “red light ” district of Denmark. BUT, it has been better throughout the years π
My absolute fave place in Istedgade is Magasasa! Best chinese restaurant in CPH hands down haha. Bento (Japanese restaurant) in Helgolandsgade (on the side street) is also so delicious! Sanchez (further down the street) is the best place for Mexican (also great brunch). Oh, I have so many favourite places there. Let me know if you ever need tips for dining out π
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Thanks for your input! I need all the tips for dining out!
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OMG..the view and scenery is amazing.π
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Lovely and lively pics
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