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Bookshops in Copenhagen

The Atlas lists 45 independent bookshops in Copenhagen, 12 of them selling secondhand books — including 11 antiquarian booksellers. 5 have a café recorded in the listing; confirm its hours before visiting. The densest cluster offers 6 possible stops over an estimated 905 m; actual walking routes may be longer.

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Books and Company

Independent bookshop

A Hellerup English-language bookshop with an excellent coffee bar.

New Mags

Independent bookshop

An architecture and design book showroom.

Paludan Bog & Café

Secondhand

A café built around a bookshop in the Latin Quarter, where the walls of secondhand books are part of the room. Students linger over coffee under the shelves, and it is easy to leave with a book you did not come in for.

SecondhandDanish literatureCafé

Thiemers Magasin

Independent bookshop

Calls itself Copenhagen's friendliest bookshop, chosen for social relevance.

Bladr

Independent bookshop

Art

Bookshop questions: Copenhagen

How many bookshops are listed in Copenhagen?

The Atlas currently lists 45 active bookshops in Copenhagen. This is the number in our directory, not a claim that every shop in the area has been recorded.

Can I find secondhand bookshops in Copenhagen?

12 listed shops are categorised as selling secondhand books. Stock changes frequently; ask a shop directly if you need a particular book.

Are the opening hours and accessibility details checked?

The Atlas displays available source information. A listing without opening hours or access details is incomplete, not necessarily closed or inaccessible. Check each shop's website and confirm anything essential before travelling.

Can I plan a bookshop walk in Copenhagen?

Use the map and the crawl planner to choose stops close together. Displayed route distances are estimates, not turn-by-turn walking directions. Check crossings, hills, opening times and the actual walking route before setting off.

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Can I add a shop or correct a listing?

Yes. Send the shop's name, location and a reliable website or other source. Suggestions and corrections are reviewed before changing the Atlas.

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Shop data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence, with descriptions of featured shops by Creasy Spines. Opening hours change — check before a long journey. Suggest an edit