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On a cold January evening, I joined a community dinner at Flok in the library on Rentemestervej — a simple vegetarian meal served from 17:00 to 19:00, warm, homemade, and shared by everyone in the room. Community dinners like this have long been part of Copenhagen life, and in Nordvest they offer an easy way to eat well, feel cared for, and turn an ordinary weekday into something a little special.

After years of trying — and failing — to restart ballet as an adult, I finally found a class in Nordvest that feels doable. This article is about returning to ballet quietly, the realities of starting again after a long break, and why Dansekapellet’s Ballet Strength & Stretch class might work when so many others didn’t.

Nordvest isn’t short on places to drink coffee, eat well, or gather around long tables. But over the past year, another kind of community keeps quietly growing: book clubs. Not the intimidating kind. Not homework-heavy. More like excuses to slow down, read something interesting, and talk about it with other people, often with a glass of wine or a beer nearby. Some are recurring, some pop up more irregularly. Some are structured, others loose and conversational. Together, they

In the lead-up to the recent local elections, Nordvest became a hub for civic engagement — from English-language debates and voter information events to election festivals and community-led conversations. This article reflects on how local spaces like Autopool, Demokrati Garage, libraries, and grassroots initiatives helped make democracy feel accessible, social, and deeply rooted in everyday neighborhood life — and asks how we stay involved between elections.

Discover Esben’s story and the philosophy behind Rødder bed Pladefabrikken — a Nordvest canteen built on organic farming, community, and steady, grounded cooking.

Running doesn’t have to be a solo thing — and in Nordvest, it rarely is. From early Friday loops around the Mose with Heat Harmony to women’s sauna runs, casual jogs in Grøndal or Degnemosen, and slow-paced community groups across Nørrebro, there’s a run for every pace and every mood. Here’s a small guide to the local social runs that make moving together feel a little easier.

Nørrebro Bycenter just got a major upgrade! The new Nørrebro Street Food has opened, bringing global flavors and local energy to the edge of Nordvest. From Indian (Dhaba) and Japanese-Mexican fusion (Tacosu+) to burgers (Smash Burger and Chicks & Fire) and bao (Kong Fu), it’s a fresh indoor take on the originating outdoor food-truck circle — and a sign that this corner of the city is becoming more than just a mall stop.

Before Nordvest became dotted with cafés, studios, and wine bars, Vin de Table was already there — a real wine shop with roots, history, and a founder who never planned to end up in wine at all. I met with Christopher Melin, the man behind Melin Vin, to talk about how a teacher-turned-wine importer built one of the neighborhood’s cornerstone businesses — and why Nordvest still feels like home.

A 1930s Functionalist treasure on Rentemestervej once housed one of Denmark’s first Bakelite factories. Designed by Marx Ishøy, it produced early plastics for electrical parts, Nilfisk nozzles, and classic door handles. Listed for preservation in 1993, the site (NJ Plast) closed in 2003 and was thoughtfully converted to offices in 2005 by Rasmus Friis A/S. Today it’s a standout example of adaptive reuse—industrial heritage meeting modern Nordvest. I bike past it daily and sti

Looking to source veg closer to home in/near Nordvest? Here are supermarket-free ways to stock your kitchen: Birkemosegaard’s Thursday Box, co-op bags via KBHFF, Godis Grønt’s October pilot pickups, Drys CSA shares, Andelsgaarde’s regenerative co-op (NV connection), and the monthly Grønt Marked at Skjolds Plads—seasonal, local, and community-driven.

The freshly renovated red building on Thoravej and Theklavej hides a soapy past. Built in 1916, it housed Thors Dampvaskeri, a modern steam laundry once central to Copenhagen’s daily life. A rare 1916 film captures its bustling work with bedding and washing. Today, AO Håndværkerbutik, Zenz, and Rørbæk & Møller occupy the space, but the baroque-inspired facade still whispers stories of steam, soap, and industry in Nordvest.

From Burgenland to Nordvest: Nikolaj of Høtoft shares how a single glass of Grüner Veltliner sparked his natural wine journey and shop in Copenhagen.

Landlocked but not left out — Nordvest might not sit right on the water, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy summer dips and breezy afternoons by the beach. From quick after-work swims to full-blown seaside days, this guide shares my favorite swimming and sun spots near NV — plus how to get to each one easily by bike or public transport. Water’s closer than you think.

Looking for the best green spaces in Nordvest this summer? From hidden parks to peaceful lakes and cherry blossoms, here are my favorite spots to picnic, run, relax, and soak up the sun—right here in the neighborhood.

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A few spots to get great beer and good vibes in Nordvest

Nordvest has no shortage of excellent bakeries, each offering something special.

Nordvest’s wine scene has grown — here’s what’s new! Nordvest is bursting with unique spots to enjoy a glass of wine — from cozy neighborhood bars to creative food halls, sunny outdoor hangouts, and local wine producers hidden in industrial buildings. Over the past year, the wine landscape has evolved a lot: new bars have opened, existing places have expanded, and local winemakers have become more visible across the neighborhood (or at least to me!). This updated guide brings