'''Christiana''' is a self-governing "free town" established in 1971, a city within the city, on the site of a military barracks as an alternative to mainstream culture. The government has recently cracked down on long-standing activities such as the open use of soft drugs (hard drugs, firearms, and automobiles are among the items prohibited though). Nonetheless it's quite safe and popular as a tourist site. Keep in mind that it's a residential area, not commercial. Photography of the central "Pusher Street" will not be tolerated by the dealers.

Get in

See

Do

Christiania is something of a powerhouse in Copenhagen's cultural life, especially on the alternative scene, and there will almost always be something going on, in one of the many club and venues dotted around the central part near Pusher street, or the open air scene on Cafe Nemoland (listed under drink)

  • Christiania Jazzclub. nfo@christiania-jazzclub.com. ttp://www.christiania-jazzclub.com/. &F:9PM-late. This Jazz club, housed in Christiania's childrens theatre, has an amazing atmosphere - and often you can go to stage and jam away at the late hours of the night.

  • Den gra hal. he grey hall. rice varies. Den gra hal is something of an authority on the Danish music scene, and despite it's somewhat modest appearance , has hosted some of the biggest stars in music, like Metallica and Rage Against the Machine. But there is often something else than music going on here, like markets or theatre.

  • Loppen. ydomradet 4B. 45 32 57 84 22. oppen@loppen.dk. ttp://www.loppen.dk/. Is a cool rock club in Christiania where various alternative bands play live.

  • The Opera. aden. 45 32 57 29 09. ttp://www.operaen.net/. The Opera on Christiania (not to be mistaken by the more conventional Operahouse nearby, is combined music venue and eatery, with a wide variety of bands playing. Hosts an awesome blues night on Sundays, and doubles as a watering hole.

    Buy

    Christiania offers some truly unique shopping, apart from it's (in)famous major export item; Cannabis. If you want to bring home a really unique souvenir from Copenhagen, there are a bunch of interesting options here. In addition to stores listed below, there is also a Bazaar at the entrance to Pusher street where you can buy everything from Cannabis posters, to bongs and Jamaican clothing.

    Despite the police best efforts to shut down the Cannabis trade here, the selling is still going on - relatively openly. But potential buyers should be aware, that police occasionally patrols the area, and you could potentially be fined if you are caught possessing hashish. Guests should also take note that harder drugs are frowned upon on Christiania, and no attempts should be made buying, or even asking for harder drugs.

  • CA Butikken. he Christiania store. orner of Prinsessegade & Badmandsstrade. ttp://www.christiania.org/inc/pdf/infocafe/index.html. -Su:noon-5PM. Sells handicrafts, clothing and Christiania merchandice. And also doubles as an information point and cafe.

  • Christiania Bikes. alkevejen 83A. 45 32 54 87 48. ttp://www.christianiabikes.dk/. -F:9AM-5PM,Sa:10AM-2PM. Produces some unique handcrafted bikes, their signature bike - famous throughout Denmark, has a boot in the front for goods, kids or groceries.

  • Indkobscentralen. 45 32 96 15 51. ttp://christiania.org/modules.php?name=Side&navn=indkobs. AM-8PM, Tu:noon-8PM. This store sells mostly organic groceries, some produced locally in Christiania, e.g. organic cosmetics

  • Qsmedien. he woman ironworks. alkevejen 83 E. 45 32 57 76 58. ttp://kvindesmedien.dk/. -F:9AM-5PM,Sa:11AM-3PM. Is an iron workshop run by 3 women, mostly selling creative interior decorations and furnitures cast of iron and glass.

  • Tata shoes. anggaden. 45 41 60 11 13. ttp://www.tatasko.dk/contact.htm. -F:10AM-5PM,Sa:noon-3PM. 300-2000 EUR. Is a christiania outfit that makes handcrafted orthopaedic shoes, uniquely made for measure.

    Eat

  • Manefiskeren. oonfisher. ust behind Pusher street in Christiania. 45 3257 1456. ttp://home.christiania.org/~moon/. 0.00 - 24.00. Relaxed cafe with room for both Christianites and people just dropping by for a cup of coffee, a game of Table football or billiards. Has some excellent sandwiches too, but doesn't serve alcohol.
  • Morgenstedet. abriksomradet 134 . ttp://www.morgenstedet.dk/mainenglish.htm. u-Su:noon -9OPM. ains: from 70DKK. Morgenstedet is a vegetarian eatery, the food here is made from the ecological and fresh vegetables from a Danish farm.
  • Spiseloppen. 45 32 57 95 58. ttp://www.spiseloppen.dk/. u-Su:5PM- 10PM. ains from 165 DKK. Is nice restaurant where the menu changes daily, and according to what fresh foods are available during the different seasons. There is always a fish and a vegetarian dish on the menu.
  • Sunshine Bakery. usher street. 4H. Bread and cakes and sandwiches, coffee, tea, dairy products, soft drinks, cigarettes etc., both for take away, or enjoying at the outdoor benches in front of the bakery.

    Drink

  • Cafe Nemoland. abriksomrade 52. y the end of Pusher street. 45 3295 8931. ttp://www.nemoland.dk/engelsk/engelsk.html. 0.00 - 02.00 (Weekends until 3.00). This lovely place is part outdoor beer garden, part concert venue, part indoor cafe. Creative decoration, and the most varied crowd you are likely to see anywhere in Copenhagen.
  • Woodstock. usher Street. AM-05AM. A Public house with occasional live music. Breakfast, sandwiches, beer, soft drinks, alcohol, coffee and tea.

    Sleep

    There are no public option for sleeping, unless you bump into someone willing to lend you a couch, the nearest hotels are on Amager or Downtown

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