Noma
Boundary-pushing New Nordic tasting menus in an understated waterfront warehouse, where radical seasonality, fermentation and Danish warmth shape an immersive dining experience.
Set in a low-slung former warehouse on Copenhagen’s Refshaleøen, Noma is a pioneering fine-dining restaurant that redefined New Nordic cuisine. Inside the timber-framed, minimalist dining rooms, hyper-seasonal tasting menus explore wild plants, seafood and game sourced from across Scandinavia, presented with almost theatrical precision. The experience is immersive and leisurely, blending cutting-edge culinary technique with a relaxed, hygge-like Danish atmosphere overlooking the harbor.
A brief summary to Noma
- Refshalevej 96, København K, København K, 1432, DK
- +4532963297
- Visit website
- Duration: 3 to 5 hours
- Exclusive
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Tuesday 5 pm-11 pm
- Wednesday 5 pm-11 pm
- Thursday 5 pm-11 pm
- Friday 12 pm-5:30 pm
Local tips
- Book many months ahead and be flexible with dates; reservations are released in batches and sell out quickly for each new seasonal menu.
- Plan for a multi-hour experience and eat lightly beforehand; the tasting menu is long, with many courses and optional beverage pairings.
- If you rarely drink alcohol, consider the non-alcoholic pairing; it showcases fermentations and juices that mirror the kitchen’s creativity.
- Dress smart-casual rather than formal; the atmosphere is relaxed and design-led rather than traditional white-tablecloth fine dining.
- Allow extra time before or after your meal to explore Refshaleøen’s waterfront paths and creative spaces around the restaurant.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Drink Options
- Drinking Water
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Sheltered Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
Noma location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Rain / Wet Weather
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Cold Weather
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Mild Temperatures
Discover more about Noma
A waterfront workshop of New Nordic ideas
Noma occupies a cluster of converted industrial buildings on Refshaleøen, a once-working shipyard area that now feels like a creative island on the edge of central Copenhagen. From the outside, the restaurant is understated: low brick structures, mossy roofs and big panes of glass that frame reeds, wild grasses and the harbor beyond. Inside, the mood shifts to warm and tactile, with pale wood, stone and soft light creating an atmosphere that feels more like a designer cabin than a traditional grand restaurant. The interior is deliberately spare yet intimate. Tables are generously spaced, the ceiling timbers are left exposed, and natural textures dominate. Candles flicker against muted walls, while ceramics, wooden bowls and hand-blown glassware subtly echo the landscape outside. The space is divided into several dining rooms and a lounge, so even a full service feels calm and composed.Radical seasonality on the plate
Noma is built around three distinct seasons: an early-year focus on seafood, a lush vegetable season, and an autumn menu centered on game and forest ingredients. Rather than a conventional à la carte, guests are taken through an extended tasting menu in which each course explores a specific product, technique or foraged ingredient from the Nordic region. You might encounter a single perfect scallop dressed with an intense oceanic broth, or a composition of wild herbs and fermented elements that tastes like the forest floor after rain. During game season, dishes can draw on reindeer or wild duck; in the vegetable months, humble roots and leaves become intricate centrepieces, often treated with long fermentations or smoked elements that add remarkable depth.Behind-the-scenes craft and fermentation
Much of Noma’s innovation happens away from the dining room, in an extensive test kitchen and fermentation lab. Here, cooks experiment year-round with koji, misos, vinegars and garums made from Nordic seafood, grains and vegetables. These preparations underpin many of the sauces and broths that make the tasting menu feel unexpectedly rich, despite its often plant-forward character. Preservation is as much philosophy as technique. Short northern seasons mean that berries, mushrooms and herbs are captured at their peak, then transformed into pastes, pickles and powders that reappear months later. The result is a cuisine that feels deeply rooted in place and climate, rather than simply styled with local ingredients.A choreographed but relaxed experience
Service at Noma is highly choreographed yet deliberately informal. A large, international team moves quietly through the room, with cooks often presenting the dishes they have helped create. Explanations are concise but enthusiastic, giving context to unusual ingredients or textures without turning the meal into a lecture. The pace of the experience is unhurried, typically stretching over several hours as courses arrive in waves. Expect a progression from smaller, focused bites to more substantial plates, followed by a playful sequence of desserts that might rework grains, fruits or local honey in unexpected ways. Beverage pairings, including an elaborate non-alcoholic option built on juices, infusions and ferments, mirror the kitchen’s curiosity.Harbor setting and lingering impressions
Between courses, the setting itself becomes part of the memory. Large windows draw in the shifting Nordic light, from pale afternoons to deep-blue evenings over the water. On quieter moments you may catch glimpses of the surrounding kitchen gardens and the slightly rugged, post-industrial edges of Refshaleøen. What endures after the final course is less a single dish than the sense of having stepped into an entire culinary worldview. Noma is not designed as a quick meal; it is a destination dining room that asks for time and attention, rewarding both with a detailed portrait of Scandinavian nature, climate and craft distilled onto the plate.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
The Old Execution site in Copenhagen 1946-1950
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A hidden concrete foundation marks where post-war Denmark executed Nazi collaborators in secrecy.
Nyholm Central Guardhouse
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I am Queen Mary
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Larsens Pl.
0.9 km
Historic waterfront where Scandinavian dreams embarked for America, now a refined promenade of heritage and harbour views.
Horn mine
1.1 km
A disarmed World War II naval mine displayed in Churchill Park, turning a former weapon of the sea into a quiet reminder of conflict amid central Copenhagen’s greenery.
Iver Huitfeldt Memorial
1.1 km
A towering tribute to Admiral Huitfeldt's heroic last stand at sea, crowned with Victory.
Hans Christian Andersen plaque
1.2 km
A modest plaque on elegant Amaliegade quietly marks Hans Christian Andersen’s presence amid the formal mansions and palace axis of Copenhagen’s Frederiksstaden.
Sankt Annæ Pl.
1.2 km
Historic square blending royal heritage, climate innovation, and urban livability in central Copenhagen.
Our Fallen
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A bronze tribute to World War II sacrifice, standing sentinel at Kastellet's gate since 1957.
Operaen
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Nyhavnsbroen & Nyhavn
1.2 km
Copenhagen’s only Russian Orthodox church, famed for its golden onion domes, rich history, and unique architectural style rooted in Danish-Russian royal ties.
Nyhavn
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Copenhagen's most iconic waterfront: pastel townhouses, maritime history, and lively canal-side dining.
St. Alexander Nevsky Church
1.3 km
Copenhagen's ornate Russian Orthodox gem with gilded domes and royal heritage near Amalienborg Palace.
Frederik's Church
1.3 km
Copenhagen's iconic copper-domed masterpiece—a 145-year architectural triumph offering panoramic views and spiritual grandeur.
The Little Mermaid
1.3 km
Copenhagen's iconic bronze mermaid, eternally gazing seaward—a symbol of sacrifice and longing inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's tragic fairy tale.
Unmissable attractions to see
Copenhagen Opera House
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UNESCO-listed Renaissance castle in Helsingør, famed as Elsinore from Shakespeare’s 'Hamlet', with iconic spires, lavish halls, and sweeping views across the Øresund Strait.
Kongeskibet Dannebrog
0.9 km
An elegant white royal yacht moored in Copenhagen’s harbour, Kongeskibet Dannebrog is a floating palace, naval vessel and living symbol of modern Danish monarchy.
Amaliehaven
1.0 km
A small but beautifully composed waterfront garden weaving royal vistas, sculpture, and harbor views into a calm green oasis in central Copenhagen.
Springvandet i Amaliehaven af Arnaldo Pomodoro
1.0 km
A dramatic bronze fountain at the heart of Amaliehaven, where modern sculpture, royal views and harbor breezes meet in a tranquil geometric garden.
Ofelia Plads
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A UNESCO-listed Renaissance fortress where royal history, sea vistas, and Hamlet legends converge at the gateway between Denmark and Sweden.
Hey Captain
1.0 km
Experience the heart of Hillerød at Fisketorvet, where shopping, dining, and culture converge in a historic market square.
ZinkGlobal by Kim Michael
1.0 km
A contemplative scrap-metal thinker on Copenhagen’s harborfront, ZinkGlobal fuses recycled machinery with big ideas about the future and our industrial past.
The Kissing Stairs
1.0 km
Stroll along Langelinie, Copenhagen’s bustling waterfront, where iconic statues, historic parkland, and sweeping harbor views create a quintessential maritime escape.
The Playhouse
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North Atlantic House
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A 1767 waterfront warehouse transformed into Copenhagen’s vibrant gateway to the art, stories and flavors of Greenland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands.
Amaliegade
1.1 km
A stately Copenhagen street where Rococo townhouses, royal colonnades and diplomatic mansions line a calm axis through the heart of Frederiksstaden.
Gefion Fountain
1.1 km
Copenhagen’s creation myth cast in bronze, the Gefion Fountain hurls goddess, oxen and water into a powerful tableau beside the harbour and Churchillparken.
Museum of Danish Resistance
1.1 km
Go underground beneath Churchill Park to follow five real lives through Denmark’s World War II occupation, in an immersive museum of resistance, choices and courage.
Rytterstatuen
1.1 km
A surreal subterranean art museum beneath Søndermarken Park, fusing Copenhagen’s 19th-century waterworks with modern installations and immersive experiences.
Inderhavnsbroen
1.1 km
Explore the evolution of Danish design at Copenhagen's historic Designmuseum Danmark.
Essential places to dine
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Boundary-pushing New Nordic tasting menus in an understated waterfront warehouse, where radical seasonality, fermentation and Danish warmth shape an immersive dining experience.
La Banchina
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Restaurant Barr
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Alchemist
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Skipperkroen
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Cap Horn
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Restaurant Kanalen
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Aoc
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Nyhavns Færgekro
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Restaurant Rebel
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à terre
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Restaurant Vita
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Goldfinch
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Cafe Wilder
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
The Crown souvenir
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Maritime Antiques &
1.2 km
Atmospheric basement shop near Nyhavn where genuine maritime antiques share space with heritage-inspired clothing and rugged knitwear in a cosy, ship-like setting.
Copenhagenglass
1.2 km
Intimate glassblowing studio and shop near Nyhavn, where Danish maritime-inspired designs and hands-on sessions turn molten glass into memorable Copenhagen souvenirs.
Royal Souvenir Shop
1.3 km
Compact and colourful, Royal Souvenir Shop on Bredgade distils Copenhagen into easy‑to‑pack gifts, from royal guards and Vikings to flags, mugs and playful keepsakes.
Zane
1.4 km
Intimate Copenhagen florist and design boutique on stylish Bredgade, blending seasonal blooms, Nordic homeware and thoughtful gifts in a cosy, lived-in space.
The Wilde Shop
1.5 km
A boutique vintage shop in Indre By, Copenhagen bringing together handpicked retro clothing, sustainable fashion, and curated Scandinavian style in a welcoming setting.
Welcome Giftshop & Souvenirs
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Central Copenhagen’s cosy hygge boutique for Danish design, classic souvenirs, and easy last-minute gifts just off bustling Kongens Nytorv square.
Viking Souvenirs
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Authentic Danish and Viking-themed souvenirs in Copenhagen's historic city center.
Magasin du Nord
1.7 km
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Danish Souvenirs & luggages
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Copenhagen Souvenir & Design
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Storm - design art fashion
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Urban Outfitters
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ILLUM
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Black Swan
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TATA Cocktail Bar
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Eiffel bar
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Brønnum
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Aloha Beach Bar
1.7 km
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Bar Deco
1.7 km
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Balthazar
1.7 km
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1105
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The Moose
1.9 km
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Trykbar
1.9 km
Cosy, central Copenhagen bar with a strong beer list, warm lighting and a laid-back, inclusive atmosphere that blends hygge with lively late-night energy.
Charlie's Bar
1.9 km
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Whammy Bar
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K-Bar
1.9 km
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Ved Stranden
2.0 km
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Bo-Bi Bar
2.0 km
Experience the vibrant nightlife of Copenhagen at Bo-Bi Bar, where delightful drinks and a welcoming atmosphere await.
Nightclubs & after hour spots
Culture Box
1.7 km
Discover the heartbeat of Copenhagen's nightlife at Culture Box, where music, art, and dance create an unforgettable experience.
Lusso
1.7 km
A compact, high-end Copenhagen nightclub with champagne-forward table service, dim lighting and a stylish late-night crowd just steps from Kongens Nytorv.
Mini Bar
1.8 km
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The Zoo
1.9 km
Intimate late-night nightclub on Sværtegade in Copenhagen’s historic center, blending a compact dance floor, DJ-driven beats and a casual, social bar atmosphere.
Chateau Motel
2.3 km
Discover the lively nightlife of Copenhagen at Chateau Motel, a top destination for cocktails and dancing in a vibrant atmosphere.
Hive
2.4 km
Copenhagen's premier high-end nightclub with cutting-edge design, VIP service, and immersive themed experiences.
Rumors
2.5 km
Discover the heart of Copenhagen's nightlife at Rumors, where energetic vibes and unforgettable nights await you.
Mirror
2.5 km
Dive into the heart of Copenhagen's nightlife at Mirror, where the rhythm never stops and unforgettable memories are made.
Arch
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Discover the vibrant nightlife of Copenhagen at Arch, a premier night club offering electrifying music and an unforgettable atmosphere.
Mirage
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Dive into the electrifying nightlife at Mirage, Copenhagen's premier night club for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and entertainment.
Miami Bar
2.5 km
Discover Copenhagen's nightlife at Miami Bar, where cocktails and dancing create unforgettable nights in a vibrant atmosphere.
La Terraza
2.5 km
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Club Mambo
2.5 km
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Dorsia
2.6 km
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Cosy Bar
2.7 km
Discover the lively atmosphere of Cosy Bar, a top gay nightclub in Copenhagen offering fantastic music, vibrant crowds, and unforgettable nights.
For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Romantic
- Honeymoon-worthy
- Scenic
- Unique
- Boutique
- Casual
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Minimalist Designs
- Modern Designs
- Rustic Designs
For the architecture buff
- Modern
- Landmarks
- Art & Design
- Viewpoints
- Heritage Neighborhoods
For the view chaser and sunset hunter
- Iconic Views
- Waterfront
- Sunset Spots
For the social media creator & influencer
- Instagrammable
- Photo Spots
- Selfie Spots
- Aesthetic Corners
- Reel-Friendly
- Architectural Shots
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Sustainable
- Eco-Friendly
- Low Impact
- Locally Managed
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Cultural Heritage
- Photowalk
- Adventure Photo Shoot
- Day Trip
- Weekend Getaway
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Senior Friendly
- Teen Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Solo Female Friendly
- Business Friendly
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Friendly
