Copenhagen can prove to be a shopper's paradise. Coupled with malls housing high-end stores and streets dotted with boutiques and funky thrift stores to shopping at the museums and spending a day flipping through the comics and books at the vintage bookstores, you can shop till you drop for anything and everything that the shopaholic in you desires at these places in Copenhagen.
One of Europe’s longest pedestrian streets and the main street in Copenhagen is Strøget. A paradise for all shopaholics, the car-free street stretches from City Hall Square to Kongens Nytorv.
This 1.1 km-long street in the heart of the city houses high-end designer outlets like Hermes, Prada, Gucci, Max Mara, and Louis Vuitton, as well as affordable and easy-on-the-pocket stores like Vero Moda, H&M, and Zara. Danish design boutiques like Royal Copenhagen, Illums Bolighus, Georg Jensen, and Hay House are also located here.
The street also features live outdoor performances coupled with the best eateries, bakeries, and patisseries in the city. Conditori La Glace, The Dubliner, and the organic hot dog stand are some must-tries as you shop till you drop at Strøget in Copenhagen.
Frederiksberg is a bohemian neighbourhood in Copenhagen known for its unique assortment of stores, green parks, amazing restaurants, and a world-class spread of anything from design to delicacies and fashion. On your way to Frederiksberg, you will stumble upon Værnedamsvej, also known as mini Paris.
Garodkin for premium menswear, the flagship store of Trine Tuxen, a Danish jewellery designer, and Mr Larkin for highly curated womenswear and jewellery are some of the many local stores that you must visit for your shopping spree at Frederiksberg.
What is most striking is that in most of these stores, the people standing in front of you are probably the owners who would be able to take you through the store like no one else.
If grocery stores excite you as much as they do me, don't miss Auren's Deli—a one-of-a-kind spot that blends a coffee shop, restaurant, and gourmet grocer into one. Here, you'll find locally sourced vegetables, natural wines, and a carefully curated selection of premium canned fish.
The Frederiksberg Centret is another must-visit for a shopping delight. With a rather wide roster of home decor stores, jewellery outlets, and premium and everyday wear brands, the shopping centre is a one stop shop.
Field’s is one of the largest shopping centres in Denmark and is located in the Ørestad district of Copenhagen. With over 140 shops spanning all kinds of products from clothes and jewellery to electronics and grocery stores, Field’s brings to you everything under one roof. The mall is also home to over 25 cafes and restaurants. Whether you wish to sit for a cosy meal after your shopping or just grab a quick bite while hopping the fleet of stores, Field’s has it all.
Bounce, the adrenaline park with many adventurous rides or the cinema hall at the mall are some spots to park and engage your kids as you look forward to an undisturbed shopping experience.
How cool would it be to be able to spend a day at the museum and exit with a fleet of shopping bags and some great memories? Copenhagen’s museums allow you to do exactly that.
The Louisiana Butik at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art occupies two floors and has a wide range of toys, Danish and Scandinavian designs, posters, and books. The gift shop at the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen is a total dream and a mecca for anyone who wants to take back gifts for their family and friends. You can take back a slice of Denmark by buying one of the many coffee table books about Danish history and culture or jewellery pieces inspired by Viking art.
The Arken museum and Glyptoteket are two other museums with great shopping spots. Enjoy a visit to the museum coupled with a lovely shopping experience.
The Latin Quarter, comprising the Studiestræde, Larsbjørnsstræde, Teglgårdsstræde, and Skt. Pedersstræde streets is a bustling spot in Copenhagen to catch some funky stores and relaxed cafes and eateries nestled in the nooks and corners of The Latin Quarter.
Pick up some funky socks and bright-colored clothes that you didn't know you needed. There are a number of thrift stores, second-hand shops, and vintage outlets that you must check out on your visit.
The streets also have some exciting books and comic shops from where you can pick up one and brood over it, over a cup of coffee or a hearty lunch at one of the many restaurants, eateries, and bakeries that dot the streets of The Latin Quarter.