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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.

KaffeDepartementet - one of the great coffee spots in Nordvest Nordvest is quickly becoming one of Copenhagen’s most exciting...

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

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

Nordvest is bursting with unique spots to enjoy a glass of wine, whether you're in the mood for a relaxed afternoon sip or a full dining...