Welcome to Østerbro – Copenhagen’s leafy, laid-back gem with zip code 2100. Think stylish homes, cozy cafés, sleek delis, chic shops, and green oases. On this 2-hour walking tour, we’ll share the stories behind the sights and give you tips for more exploring – if time’s on your side.
Back in the mid-1800s, Østerbro was all countryside, cows, and coastal inns. Then came the industrial boom: factory owners moved into villas or posh apartments, while workers got new public housing nearby. The area exploded in size, and a huge landfill created Copenhagen’s new port – Nordhavn – a buzzing trade hub for over a century.
We’ll guide you through our favourite spots: a once-gritty street turned hip hangout, now packed with cool cafés, revamped flats and arguably the best pastry shop in town. We’ll pass an old tram depot frozen in time next to the buzzing city junction and Fælledparken – Østerbro’s giant green lung where locals kick back, play ball, or just take it easy.
Near the park, we’ll show off some groundbreaking social housing from post-cholera days – today, they’re top picks for Copenhageners. And if you’re into sports, Østerbro delivers: national stadium, local pitches, tennis courts – it’s all here.
The tour wraps up in Nordhavn – once industrial, now all cutting-edge architecture, piers, fancy shops and waterside cafés. We’ll share how this area transformed big-time.
Prefer to go all-in on Nordhavn’s past and future? We can tailor the tour.
We suggest starting around 10/11 AM, so you’ve got the whole afternoon to chill and explore Nordhavn. But hey – your schedule, your call.
