A former hippy commune, and also former hash-market, it used to represent everything that was great about Denmark; relaxed, accepting, friendly, open...now that the government has come over all conservative, it is being systematically shut down to eventually be sold for redevelopment. Shame on you Denmark!
Still well worth a visit for the arts/crafts and cafes/concerts, as well as a peaceful stroll around the lake; very unusual and uniquely Danish. Enjoy it while you can!
Take a number 8 bus from the main station or cycle over the bridge, hang a left and you can't miss it!
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It can also be reached by Metro and canal boat (Christianshavns Torv).