Overview
Designated pedestrian-only in 1962, Strøget is one of Europe's longest car-free shopping streets, running about 1.1km from Rådhuspladsen (City Hall Square) to Kongens Nytorv. Danish luxury brands like Royal Copenhagen, Illum, and Georg Jensen mingle with global chains, and street musicians and performers add energy. Illums Bolighus and Danish design shops are essential stops for souvenir shopping. Free to wander. 5-minute walk from Copenhagen Central Station.
Opening Hours
Pedestrian street open 24 hours (shops typically 10:00-19:00; reduced on Sundays).
Travel Tips
Browse Danish design at Royal Copenhagen and Georg Jensen flagship stores. Charming boutiques hide in the side alleys.
Hotels near Strøget
Hotels and guesthouses in Copenhagen, Indre By, Copenhagen
Other attractions in Copenhagen
Nyhavn
Copenhagen's iconic canal street lined with brightly colored townhouses.
Tivoli Gardens
The world's second-oldest amusement park, opened in 1843.
The Little Mermaid
An iconic Copenhagen statue inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.
Freetown Christiania
A unique self-governing freetown brimming with art and alternative culture.
Rosenborg Castle
A 17th-century Renaissance castle housing the Danish crown jewels.
Round Tower (Rundetårn)
A 17th-century observatory tower offering panoramic views of Copenhagen's old town.
Amalienborg Palace
The official residence of the Danish royal family, with a daily noon changing of the guard.