| Vesterbro (Copenhagen) | |
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| State | Denmark |
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| Region | Zealand |
Vesterbro is a central district of Copenhagen. This article also includes the adjacent neighborhoods of Sydhavnen, Enghave, Valby and Vanløse.
To know
Vesterbro is located west of Indre By, the center of Copenhagen. It owes its name to the fact that it was located just outside the western gate (Vesterport) which opened on the west side of the ancient walls. The area was once known as a proletarian district and also as the red light district of Copenhagen but today it has greatly re-evaluated while retaining a certain number of sexy shops in the Istedgade area, near Halmtorvet, guarded by the police. Vesterbro City Council legalized pornography in 1967 in a resolution that caused a stir at the time. With the subsequent sexual liberalization operated in other countries, Istedgade's sexy shops arouse less curiosity today.
How to orient yourself
Vesterbro: full screen map.How to get
- 1 Copenhagen Central Station (Københavns Hovedbanegård). The central station is located on the borders with Indre By and is served by suburban train lines B and H, which stop at Dybbølsbro, Valby and Carlsberg stations. The latter station opened in July 2016 replacing the old Enghave station.
How to get around
Movements take place mainly by bus line A managed by Movia that pass with a frequency of a few minutes even outside peak hours.
What see
Vesterbro has few attractions and none of the major attractions except the former Carlsberg Brewery.
- 1 Carlsberg Brewery, Gamle Carlsberg Vej 11, ☎ 45 33 27 12 82.
60 Kr (including 2 beers). 
Tue-Sun 10: 00-16: 00. The producer of the most renowned Danish beer has long since moved out of town. The former Vesterbro brewery is now a museum but its machinery still produces small quantities of beer that is offered exclusively to visitors. Inside is the largest collection of beer bottles in the world. - 2 [link not working]Copenhagen Museum (Bymuseet), Vesterbrogade 59, ☎ 45 33 21 07 72. 20 Kr. Mon-Sun 10: 00-16: 00. Collections that illustrate the history of the city.
- 3 Diesel House, Elværksvej 50 (Dybbølsbro station), ☎ 45 32 54 02 27, @[email protected]. Free entry. Mon-Thu 10: 00-16: 00. The museum houses the world's largest collection of diesel engines including those of ship propulsion. The machines are put into operation every first and third Sunday of the month. If you are interested you can book a guided tour in English by email.
- 4 Olga's Lyst, Sommerstedgade 11 (Dybbølsbro station), ☎ 45 33 23 85 58, @[email protected]. 30 Kr. Sat 13: 00-17: 00. Small museum of dolls and toys from 1840 to 1930. It is only open on Saturday afternoons but you can make an appointment by phone
- 5 Øksnehallen, Halmtorvet 11, ☎ 45 33 86 04 00. Ancient livestock market transformed into a congress center and exhibition space for commercial use.
60 Kr (including 2 beers). 
Tue-Sun 10: 00-16: 00. The producer of the most renowned Danish beer has long since moved out of town. The former Vesterbro brewery is now a museum but its machinery still produces small quantities of beer that is offered exclusively to visitors. Inside is the largest collection of beer bottles in the world.What to do
- 1 Copencabana, Havneholmen (Behind the Fisketorvet shopping center), ☎ 45 23 71 01 85. June-August 11: 00-19: 00. A complex of three seawater swimming pools with springboards.
- 2 Vandkulturhuset (DGI-byen), Tietgensgade 65, ☎ 45 33 29 80 80. 40 Kr. Mon-Thu 06: 30-23: 00, Fri 6: 30-20: 00, Sat 09: 00-20: 00, Sun 09: 00-18: 00. Pool complex of various shapes and temperatures, excellent for spending a winter afternoon.
Shopping
Vesterbro is a good place to shop. Among other things, you will find a number of boutiques specializing in Danish design and fashion that are increasingly appreciated internationally. You can start your shopping tour from Vesterport station and continue along the Gammel Kongevej until you reach the Tullinsgade and the Værnedamsvej, both full of interesting shops. If you have time you can go there Istedgade to the central station.
- 1 Fisketorvet, Kalvebod Brygge 59 (Dybbølsbro station), ☎ 45 33 36 64 00. Mon-Fri 09: 00-20: 00, Sat 08: 00-17: 00. The largest shopping mall in Vesterbro with around 120 shops and a cinema complex.
- 2 Art Rebels, Flæsketorvet 17, ☎ 45 26 22 33 73. Tue-Fri 11: 00-19: 00, Sat 11: 00-16: 00. A shop of creative objects made by artists, designers, set designers and event makers Danish and international.
- 3 Bolia, Vesterbrogade 67, ☎ 45 88 88 74 60. Mon-Thu 10: 00-19: 00, Fri 10: 00-20: 00, Sat 10: 00-17: 00. A very popular large furniture shop.
How to have fun
Where to eat
Moderate prices
- 1 Westmarket (Between Vesterbrogade and Matthæusgade). 10:00-22:00. Food market with around thirty snack bars and reasonably priced restaurant counters.
