r/copenhagen Jun 04 '25

Discussion [Meta] - "No posts asking for generic advice and recommendations."

110 Upvotes

Hej!

I’d like to open a discussion about one of this Subreddit's rules: "No posts asking for generic advice and recommendations." This includes asking for things like restaurant tips or what to do in Copenhagen – which are instead directed to a single megathread.

I understand the idea and intention to avoid repetitive topics, but I think the rule is actually doing more harm than good.

  1. It’s not very user-friendly. People post looking for help, get a few replies, and then their post gets shut down. They're then directed to a megathread where they don't get a lot of replies.

  2. It harms discoverability. If someone Googles “best things to do in Copenhagen Reddit,” they’re not going to find a comment in a megathread. They’re going to find actual threads with searchable titles. But if these topics get removed, there's no visibility and discoverability.

Even as someone living here, I actually value these posts, even if they're sometimes repetitive. They help me find new places too.

I brought this up with the mods quite a few months and was told I should post a meta topic. So here we are. In my opinion, I think that rule should be removed or at the very least be loosened a bit. What do you think?


r/copenhagen 7h ago

Question Man skal huske at gå til lægen når man er syg…

74 Upvotes

Og det prøver jeg også. Jeg har haft feber siden i søndags, med møghamrende ondt i bihulerne, halsen (med hævede enten mandler eller lymfekirtler), ørerne, og været helt uduelig de sidste par dage. En covidtest var negativ, fedt, så er dét udelukket.

Jeg ringer så til min læge og får ikke andet end bøvl og besvær og en grim tone “der findes jo ingen mirakelkur mod en virus, rigtig mange har det som dig lige nu”, “nej, det er jeg klar over, men jeg vil jo gerne sikre mig at det ikke er bihulebetændelse eller halsbetændelse, for det kan jeg jo få behandling imod” - “har du prøvet x, y, z?” “Ja, ja og atter ja” - blablabla. Det er ikke første gang det skal gøres til en krig, for mig at gå til lægen hos min nuværende praktiserende læge (altså sekretæren lød direkte sur over at give mig en tid), og det er sådan hver gang man ringer til dem (for mit eget vedkommende går der ofte flere år imellem at jeg er syg og ringer, så tænker heller ikke det kan være fordi de tror jeg er kæmpe hypokonder).

Men jeg synes det er for meget at en lægesekretær skal stå i den anden ende af røret og prøve at tale en fra at blive tilset, når man virkelig føler sig syg-syg. Selv hvis det “bare” er en virus, vil jeg sguda gerne vide hvad problemet er og om jeg kan gøre noget for at blive hurtigere rask. Så nu bider jeg det i mig og tænker efter min tid i dag, betaler jeg hvad det koster for at skifte.

Så til spørgsmålet - kan nogen af jer derude anbefale en god læge hvis lægesekretær ikke bliver vildt ubehøvlet og prøver at tale en fra det, når man ringer og beder om en tid? Noget i nærheden af Frederiksberg, Valby eller Vanløse ville være fantastisk, men jeg er jo egentlig åben for hvem og hvad som helst indenfor hele København.


r/copenhagen 3h ago

Finnish sauna club

25 Upvotes

I’ve been thinking about starting a volunteer-run Finnish sauna forening here in Copenhagen. The idea is simple: create a community space with an authentic Finnish sauna - something affordable, welcoming, and easy for members to use regularly. I feel that while the town has many saunas, there is none that scratches that authentic Finnish itch.

To get a sense of whether this could work, I’ve made a short form. If you’re curious or interested, I’d love if you could take a few minutes to fill it out: https://forms.gle/prZXRRefSUhegBCz8

This is just to gauge interest - nothing binding at this stage.

I also welcome thoughts about this in general in the thread below 😊


r/copenhagen 11h ago

Your blueberries!!!

34 Upvotes

As a visiting American from California, I thought we had some of the best produce in the world. Well I had some of your grocery story blueberries last night, and I was blown away. I’ve never tasted blueberries with so much flavor. Do you guys just feel angry when you have produce in the US, cause this is insane.

Let me know if any other fruit I should try that’s particularly good here 🥲🥲

EDIT: lots of people taking umbrage at the fact that I said California has some of the best produce in the world! I don’t disagree at all that typical American grocery store produce is sub-par. I was referring specifically to the organic farm to table movement that California is known for. Upon reflection though I agree - I’ve definitely had better produce especially in southern Europe and Asia. But I also invite those of you who get the chance to travel to California to visit a farmers market, you might be pleasantly surprised!

Second, I am a dumdum. I reread the label from the box and the berries are from the Netherlands 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️. I got another box with a Denmark label today and they were similar to what we have at home. The “good” box was the Irma brand.

Lastly, there’s no need for insults. I’ve had an incredible visit to Copenhagen and have really appreciated and admired your city and the friendly locals and hospitality. Look forward to posting a trip report in gratitude soon.


r/copenhagen 5h ago

Livsfarlig rundkørsel i Ørestad laves om: Kommune inviterer til borgermøde

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r/copenhagen 1d ago

Events My picture of the Blood Moon last night

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r/copenhagen 39m ago

Discussion Please help me find vintage jungledyret hugo plush toys

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Hej, jeg er i USA, og jeg er en meget stor fan af Jungledyret Hugo-filmene og -figurerne. Jeg leder desperat efter vintage-bamse, især en stor Hugo og en af Rita-rævene. Ikke de moderne, som Jesperhus sælger, jeg har dem allerede. Jeg har svære kroniske smerter og har brug for noget, der kan muntre mig op. Jeg kan gøre det værd at bruge tid på. Skriv endelig, hvis du har nogle ledetråde. Tak.

Hello, I'm in the USA and I'm a very big fan of the Jungledyret Hugo movies and characters. I'm desperately looking for the vintage plushies, especially a large Hugo and any of the Rita the foxes. Please not the modern ones Jesperhus sells, I already have them. I have severe chronic pain and need something to cheer me up. I can make it worth your time. Please write if you have any leads. Thank you.


r/copenhagen 21h ago

Photo Billeder af København, jeg har taget på det seneste

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(Lidt overredigeret, men flotte er de)


r/copenhagen 9h ago

Question Café in Copenhagen which makes mocha with real chocolate instead of syrup?

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Title. Mocha is a type of coffee drink which is espresso + chocolate + milk. Most cafes and coffee places in Copenhagen tend to make this using a chocolate syrup (often bottled) instead of using real chocolate.

Are there any speciality / craft coffee places in the city that make it with real chocolate instead?


r/copenhagen 1d ago

Photo Brutalisme i Storkøbenhavn

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Jeg synes, at brutalisme på sin egen måde er ikonisk. Den virker (selvfølgelig) rå og brutal, men samtidig smuk og helt unik. For mig hænger stilen tæt sammen med Sovjetunionen og Østeuropa, så jeg blev overrasket over, hvor mange brutalistiske bygninger der faktisk findes i København.


r/copenhagen 1h ago

Question VAT refund leaving from Copenhagen with layover in Iceland

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Hello all, I am currently traveling in Copenhagen. I have bought some items that are eligible for a VAT refund.

I am flying out of CPH and have a layover in Iceland, KEF airport.

I have read through CPH website on VAT refunds: https://www.cph.dk/en/shopping-dining/shopping-options/customs-regulations-vat-refunds

Is my understanding correct that since my layover is in Iceland, which is NOT an EU country, I would be doing all of the VAT refund stamping at the Copenhagen airport?

Also, different sources tell me different things about which Customs at which terminal I should get the stamp at. One provider tells me Terminal 2, while the CPH site tells me Terminal 3. Are there simply multiple and it doesn’t matter which one I go to?


r/copenhagen 5h ago

Question Looking for machine shop : luggage repair

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I’m visiting your lovely city and have a Rimowa suitcase with a broken wheel (the wheel screw is sheared off so it isn’t simple).

I’m thinking that perhaps a machine shop / other handy place can help remove the broken screw or drill a smaller screw into it temporarily.

Any suggestions? I’m in central Copenhagen but can travel.

(I’m aware of the Rimowa store in Illum but I don’t think they do repairs). Edit: I spoke to them and they cannot do this repair in CPH.

Thank you!!


r/copenhagen 5h ago

Question Best fried fish sandwich

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I’m on my second to last day of my stay in Copenhagen and one thing I’d love to try is a fried fish sandwich! Would love any recommendations

In addition, I’ve loved staying in your beautiful city and have had the best time here. Thank you Copenhagen ❤️


r/copenhagen 1d ago

Photo Amazing architecture in Nature

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38 Upvotes

Love the city, but no matter how many times I go, always end up visiting here.


r/copenhagen 23h ago

Helikopter over indre by

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Hejsa. Det her er mest et spørgsmål til flynørderne derude.

Der er i øjeblikket en helikopter der holder "stille" i luften over indre by. Det har den gjort et godt stykke tid nu. men f.eks på flightaware og flightrada24, optræder den slet ikke.

Hvorfor er der ikke transponder tændt? Skal der ikke være det? nogen der ved hvem det er?


r/copenhagen 1d ago

Jeg er afhopper fra Enhedslisten. Hvem skal jeg stemme på?

41 Upvotes

I de seneste kommunalvalg har jeg stemt på Enhedslisten, da jeg mener at deres sympatiske tilgang passer bedst til det nære, som plejehjem og folkeskoler. Derudover fylder bilerne for meget på vejene, og her mener jeg også at venstrefløjen er de eneste der ser problemet på samme måde som jeg gør.

Desværre har politikere fra bl.a. Enhedslisten og Frie Grønne valgt at gøre dette kommunalvalg til et såkaldt "Gaza-valg", og har med det valgt at blande sig i udenrigspolitik. Københavns Kommune har intet at gøre med konflikten nede i Mellemøsten, så det virker underligt at bringe den op, medmindre dette altså ikke er andet end en populistisk ytring.

Efter at have hørt P1 Debat her forleden (afsnittet "Gazavalg på Rådhuset", udgivet d. 4/9) har jeg besluttet at jeg ikke kan stemme på de to førnævnte partier, samt Radikale Venstre, da jeg ikke synes at en nationalistisk bevægelse fra Mellemøsten skal fylde i et dansk kommunalvalg.

Socialdemokratiet stinker af korruption, så de er jeg også lidt påpasselige med. Men de virker trods alt som det mest pragmatiske parti på venstrefløjen, hvilket jeg også fik høre i det førnævnte afsnit af P1 Debat, hvor Ida Auken gjorde det bedst efter min mening.

Derudover har vi selvfølgelig SF. Det er vanskeligt at finde ytringer fra dem vedr. Palæstina-sagen i forbindelse med kommunalvalget, hvilket er et godt tegn. Men måske jeg bare ikke har kigget godt nok?

Hvad tænker I?


r/copenhagen 6h ago

Question Hjælp en jyde med carb-loading i København (CPH Half)

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Hej folkens,

Jeg tager turen fra Jylland til København i weekenden for at løbe CPH Half - målet er omkring 1:13, så jeg prøver at nørde helt ned i detaljerne, inkl. kosten.

Jeg bor på hotel på Islands Brygge og leder efter et godt sted at spise aftensmad lørdag aften. Jeg drømmer om noget simpelt og løber-venligt, fx ris, pasta eller nudler med kylling, uden alt for meget fedt, tung sauce eller andet, der kan give maveballade på race day.

Er der nogen, der kan pege mig i retning af det perfekte “pre-race carb-load”-sted tæt på Islands Brygge?

På forhånd tak og held og lykke til alle jer andre, der skal ud og fyre den af på søndag


r/copenhagen 7h ago

Question CBS application, not enough Maths

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I’m writing here in the hopes of finding someone who has been through a similar situation or is familiar with CBS and the Danish educational system.

I would like to apply to study at CBS, and the degree I’m interested in requires Maths at level B. In my home country, I mainly studied humanities, so I don’t have the necessary number of Maths hours equivalent to level B.

I’m currently looking for either a school or a tutor that can provide both the required number of hours and an official evaluation that is compatible with the Danish grading system and will be recognised by CBS.

So far, I have contacted Niels Brock, UCPlus, and Studieskolen, but none of them offer Maths in English. I should mention that I’m also studying Danish, but I’m not yet fluent, certainly not enough to follow mathematics terminology in Danish.

Has anyone faced a similar situation? How did you approach it, and did you find a solution?


r/copenhagen 1d ago

Question Pharmacist refused to give me my meds

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I have a prescription from my doctor in Copenhagen for an asthma inhaler. I unfortunately needed it at work so went to the pharmacy on Hoje Taastrup station, and the pharmacist said he won't give it to me immediately but I should come back later or tomorrow. The pharmacy had the inhaler but I wasn't given one because of "the policy". What policy can be used to refuse valid prescribed meds? Thanks for your help!


r/copenhagen 1d ago

Interesting Budgetaftale 2026

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r/copenhagen 1d ago

En god restaurant i KBH med “intim” stemning

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Kære Reddit

Min dejlige kæreste fylder 33 år på fredag og i den forbindelse har jeg inviteret ham ud at spise.

Jeg er løbet tør for ideer da vi har været en del steder efterhånden. Måske kan I være behjælpelige med nogle skjulte perler?

Det må gerne være et sted hvor man ikke sidder for tæt, akustikken er god og servicen ligeså.

Gerne et sted hvor de kører med en menu til omkring de 500 kr. pr. Person. Eller også et sted med en god bøf!

Ser frem til at høre foreslag!


r/copenhagen 1d ago

Lunar Eclipse, today, Copenhagen

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r/copenhagen 1d ago

Hello Sub, I’m attaching the second part of the Copenhagen 1969 video, If you like take them a look

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r/copenhagen 1d ago

Question 10 hour layover in Copenhagen - any suggestions for first-timers?

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Hi all,

Me and my wife will be doing a 10 hour layover in Copenhagen later this month (arriving around 7:40 AM from Asia, and departing at 5:20 PM to Italy) - what would be a good way to spend our time? Neither of us have been to Denmark / Copenhagen so open to suggestions!

These are the things we're currently considering:
Lunch at Schønnemann (already made a 12pm reservation)
Visting a coffee shop (April, Coffee Collective or La Cabra)
Getting some pastries / cardamom buns (Andersen & Maillard? Hart? Heard good things about Juno but it's kinda out of the way)
Short walk around Nyhavn
Might be nice to check out Christiansborg or Rosenborg but unsure how realistic this is?

Thanks in advance :)


r/copenhagen 2d ago

News Pernille Rosenkrantz-Theil Støttede Jeppe Kofod

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Forstår ikke at man som voksent menneske synes det er normalt at have samleje med et folkeskolebarn. Her et par citater fra Pernille.


r/copenhagen 1d ago

ØNH-læge anbefaling

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Søger en anbefaling til en god ØNH-læge i København.