Copenhagen rooftop scene is shaped by the city's flat geography — moderate altitude gives you sweeping views. The 10 below cover Indre By and Vesterbro.
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The 10 best rooftop bars in Copenhagen
01 · Copenhagen
Indre By
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Hotel terrace · Royal Square
On top of Hotel d'Angleterre overlooking Kongens Nytorv. The most elegant rooftop in Copenhagen.
Order: A martini with a view of the square
02 · Copenhagen
Indre By
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Hotel rooftop · Modern
At The Standard Copenhagen. Modern rooftop with sweeping views.
Order: A signature cocktail at sunset
03 · Copenhagen
Indre By
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Casual rooftop · Indre By
Casual Indre By rooftop with central Copenhagen views.
Order: A casual cocktail at sunset
04 · Copenhagen
Slotsholmen
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Hotel rooftop · Casual
Casual hotel rooftop with harbour views.
Order: A casual cocktail at the rooftop
05 · Copenhagen
Vesterbro
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Modern rooftop · Casual
On top of the Axel Towers complex. Modern rooftop with central views.
Order: A signature cocktail at sunset
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06 · Copenhagen
Indre By
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Casual rooftop · Indre By
Casual rooftop with central Copenhagen views.
Order: A house cocktail at sunset
07 · Copenhagen
Indre By
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Hotel rooftop · Casual
At Hotel Skt Petri. Casual rooftop with strong cocktail program.
Order: A signature cocktail at the rooftop
08 · Copenhagen
Sluseholmen
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Hotel rooftop · Pool
At Copenhagen Island. Pool deck with sweeping harbour views.
Order: A pool-side cocktail
09 · Copenhagen
Indre By
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Hotel rooftop · Casual
Casual hotel rooftop. Walk-in friendly.
Order: A casual cocktail at sunset
10 · Copenhagen
Ørestad
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Hotel rooftop · 23rd floor
On the 23rd floor of Bella Sky. Sweeping panoramic Copenhagen views.
Order: A martini with the panorama
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How Copenhagen does altitude
The Balcony at Hotel d'Angleterre is essential. Most peak between 6 and 9 PM in summer.
