Copenhagen's club scene may not be on the same level as Berlin or London, but the Danish capital has its fair share of clubs for both the hardcore party people as well as those feeling like hitting the town.
Time was that
Vega would have been our no.1 choice, but with its regular nightclub nights abandoned in favor of large monthly parties it fell to second place. For regular party goers, the smaller Ideal Bar in Vega's street-level offers free entry and regular clubs Wednesday thru Saturday.
Likewise, popular clubs of yesteryear like Nørrebro's
Rust and jet set party place
Nasa have lost much of their former glory. With both Nørrebro's underground and the white, minimalist Boltens Gård club both out, nightclubs tailored for the over-30s are most definitely in.
Nord, close to Vesterport Station, is this kind of club. Its
Tivoli after-parties, free to Tivoli's Friday night rock concert guests, are especially popular.
Not for the choosy, downtown favorite
Diskotek IN was the first to bring the free bar concept to Copenhagen. As you might expect, the crowd here come more for the excessive drinking than for serious music.
If you're looking for non-commercial dance music and electronica,
Culture Box is the place, with a long list of international as well as local DJs having played here. Even more offbeat is party boat
Stubnitz: It isn't always in town, but when it sets down anchor it's to host some of the coolest parties in the city.
Looking for something a little more specialized?
Club Mambo and
Barbarellah are both great for Latin rhythms, while
Copenhagen Jazzhouse transforms into weekend nightclub once the live concerts have ended.
The Rock is the place for those who like to-well, rock, and gays and straights alike enjoy the hedonistic atmosphere of clubs
K3 and
Dunkel.
Axeltorv 5
Nightclub for the over-30s...
Enghavevej 40
In Vesterbrø, behind the railway station
Popular music venue, club and late-night bar...
Kronprinsessegade 54
Serious electronic music...
Østerbrogade 79
Popular weekend dance spot...
Guldbergsgade 8
Nightclub with live music...
Niels Hemmingsens Gade 10
Postboks 1129
Denmark's premiere jazz venue...
Skindergade 45-47
Here is where we rock...
Vester Voldgade 85
Feel the Latin spirit...
Nørregade 1
Popular city center nightclub with free bar concept...
Vester Voldgade 10
Hot electronic club for all persuasions...