What's open on Sundays in Copenhagen?
Sunday trading laws in Copenhagen are relaxed compared to much of Europe, so most of the city operates normally. Supermarkets like Netto, Fakta, and Irma keep standard hours, and the main shopping streets — Strøget and Købmagergade — see most shops open from around 11:00 to 17:00, though hours vary by store. Torvehallerne, the covered food market at Israels Plads, runs a full Sunday service and is genuinely worth a stop for cheese, smørrebrød, and coffee. Museums including the National Museum, SMK (the National Gallery), and the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek are all open Sundays, with the Glyptotek offering free admission on that day specifically. Nørreport and the meatpacking district around Kødbyen have cafés and brunch spots that peak on Sunday mornings. Bakeries open early everywhere. The main practical gap is government offices and some smaller independent boutiques, which close entirely. For a visitor, Sunday in Copenhagen is rarely a logistical problem.
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