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Why go
- The 1.1 km car-free street itself, ranked Europe's longest pedestrian street after rue Sainte-Catherine in Bordeaux.
- Magasin du Nord and the city's most famous and expensive shops, plus luxury brand chains, along the street.
- Gammeltorv, the city's oldest square, known from the 14th century.
- Kongens Nytorv, the square that closes the street at its eastern end.
Don't miss
- Caritasbrønden fountainThe square's landmark. Its golden apples spray out.One of the artworks along the street.On royal birthdays On the map
- Storkespringvandet fountainA fountain of 1894 that stands on one of the squares the street runs through.On the street's route.1894 On the map
- Amagertorv granite patternA granite pattern by artist Bjørn Nørgaard, laid when the square was resurfaced.Amagertorv, on the street's route.1993 On the map
- Illums BolighusOne of the best-known shops along the street.On the street, among its other shops. On the map
- Royal Copenhagen boutiqueThe shop of the porcelain maker Königlich Kopenhagen on the street.On the street, among its other shops. On the map
Photo spots
- Storkespringvandet fountainPhotograph the fountain from the square where it stands.On a square along the street.1894 On the map
- Amagertorv granite patternFrame the square's granite surface, where the pattern is laid.Amagertorv, on the street's route.1993 On the map
Tips for your visit
- Walk the full 1.1 km once, from City Hall Square in the west to Kongens Nytorv in the east.
- Many bus lines have stops close to the street.
- Kongens Nytorv has a metro station. Gammel Strand metro station, opened in 2019, lies near the middle of the street.
- The S-train stations Vesterport and Nørreport are close by. Nørreport is very close to a pedestrian street that leads to the 'real' Strøget.
- Parts of the street have souvenir shops, clothing chains and fast-food restaurants.
- Expect crowds at the height of summer. The best time section gives the daily numbers.
Best time to visit
- Summer is the peak season: about 80,000 people use the street daily.
- On a winter day about 48,000 people use it, so it is quieter than in summer.
- Jan Gehl thinks the street is near its capacity on a summer day, given its 10–12 metre width.
- On the last Sunday before Christmas, as many as 120,000 people may use it.
Interesting facts4
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The name refers to the street's old shape, which looked like a drill bow.
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It competes with the Esbjerg pedestrian zone for the title of the country's longest.
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Østergade, one of its five streets, is named after a city gate that stood where Kongens Nytorv is today.
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The name is pronounced "streu-yet".
Strøget - Wikipedia
Shorts
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Accessibility
- Cars on the street car-free pedestrian street
Sources: Strøget - Wikipedia · Strøget - Wikipedia · Strøget (København) - Wikipedia · Strøget - Wikipedia · checked 20 Oct 2026
Questions and answers
Are cars allowed on Strøget?
No. The street has been car-free since 1964, when the 1962 trial was made permanent.
How long is Strøget?
Strøget is about 1.1 km long, one of the longest pedestrian shopping streets in Europe.
How do I get to Strøget by metro, train or bus?
Kongens Nytorv metro station sits at the eastern end, and Gammel Strand metro station lies near the middle. The S-train stations Vesterport and Nørreport are close by, and many bus lines have stops close to the street.
Can I bring a bicycle onto Strøget?
Not during the day. Bicycles are banned on the street during the day because of the crowds of pedestrians.
How many people use Strøget each day?
About 80,000 people use it daily at the height of summer and about 48,000 on a winter day. On the last Sunday before Christmas, up to 120,000 may use it.
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