Magasin du Nord, Kongens Nytorv
Copenhagen’s grand historic department store on Kongens Nytorv, blending 19th‑century elegance with contemporary Scandinavian fashion, design and a gourmet food hall.
Magasin du Nord on Kongens Nytorv is Copenhagen’s grand dame of department stores, a 19th‑century French Renaissance–style landmark facing the Royal Danish Theatre. Behind its ornate façade, five floors and a bustling basement food market gather Scandinavian fashion, design classics, beauty halls, children’s wear, books and gourmet delicacies under one roof. It is as much a piece of Danish retail history as it is a contemporary shopping destination and meeting place.
A brief summary to Magasin du Nord
- Kongens Nytorv 13, København K, København K, 1095, DK
- +4533114433
- Visit website
- Duration: 1 to 4 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Monday 8 am-10 pm
- Tuesday 8 am-10 pm
- Wednesday 8 am-10 pm
- Thursday 8 am-10 pm
- Friday 8 am-10 pm
- Saturday 8 am-10 pm
- Sunday 8 am-10 pm
Local tips
- Start in the basement food hall to scout snacks and edible gifts, then work your way up through fashion and interiors to finish with a coffee in one of the top‑floor cafés.
- Visit on a weekday morning for a calmer atmosphere; afternoons and weekends are livelier, especially around holidays and sale periods.
- If you are interested in Danish design, allow extra time on the home and tableware floors to compare classic heritage brands with newer Nordic labels.
- Bring a reusable shopping bag; you may find it hard to resist picking up smaller beauty items, books or home accessories as you explore.
- Use the upper‑floor seating areas as a meeting point or rest stop, and enjoy the views over Kongens Nytorv between bouts of shopping.
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
- Visitor Center
Magasin du Nord location weather suitability
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A historic icon on King’s New Square
Magasin du Nord’s flagship store anchors Kongens Nytorv with a sweeping, sand‑coloured façade and mansard roofs that immediately set it apart from the surrounding streetscape. The building occupies the entire block, its rhythmic rows of windows and decorative details inspired by the grand department stores of Paris, yet firmly rooted in Copenhagen’s urban fabric. The story begins in 1868, when Theodor Wessel and Emil Vett opened a draper’s shop in Aarhus. Within a couple of years they expanded to Copenhagen, taking space inside the elegant Hotel du Nord on this very square. As the store grew, it gradually absorbed the hotel, which was eventually demolished to make way for the purpose‑built department store that opened here in the 1890s.Architecture with a hint of Parisian theatre
The current building was designed in a French Renaissance Revival style, with a strong horizontal base, ornate dormers and a roofline that almost feels theatrical opposite the Royal Danish Theatre. Decorative stonework, tall display windows and a central pavilion give it the air of a city palace devoted to commerce. Inside, escalators and atriums open the retail floors to natural light, while long sightlines draw your eye through cosmetics halls, fashion departments and homeware sections. The architecture is not just a backdrop; it frames the act of browsing as a kind of everyday promenade, echoing the golden age of European department stores.From fashion salon to full lifestyle emporium
Over the decades Magasin du Nord evolved from a textile specialist into a full lifestyle emporium. By the early 20th century it was already known for its fashion salon, where bespoke gowns and couture‑inspired creations were made for society clients. That tradition of style lives on today in the extensive women’s and men’s fashion floors, where international labels share space with Scandinavian designers. Beyond clothing, you find sportswear, luggage, accessories and a vast beauty hall on the lower levels. Upper floors hold interiors and design objects, reflecting Denmark’s love affair with functional elegance. Shelves of tableware and textiles sit alongside books and gifts, turning the store into an easy one‑stop address for both everyday needs and special purchases.Danish design and daily life under one roof
One of the pleasures of exploring Magasin du Nord is seeing how Danish design threads through so many departments. Classic names in porcelain, glass and metalwork appear alongside newer brands championing contemporary Nordic aesthetics. It is a place where you can compare timeless pieces with the latest trends in a single circuit of the floor. The store’s layout encourages wandering rather than rushing. Corners devoted to home fragrance, stationery or cosy loungewear invite detours, while seasonal displays bring a changing rhythm to the central aisles. For many locals, the store is woven into daily life, whether it is a quick dash for cosmetics, a browse through the book section or choosing a gift on the way to a celebration.Food market aromas and café pauses
Below street level, the atmosphere shifts in the food hall, where rows of fresh produce, cheeses, chocolates and ready‑to‑eat dishes create an appetising maze. Here, gourmet counters sit beside everyday staples, making it as useful for stocking a kitchen as for picking up picnic fare or edible souvenirs. Higher up, cafés and seating areas offer a chance to pause with a coffee or light meal. From some windows you catch glimpses across Kongens Nytorv to the theatre and nearby historic streets. Taken together, the fashion floors, design departments, food market and dining corners turn Magasin du Nord into far more than a simple shop: it is a self‑contained slice of Copenhagen life in one grand building.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
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Location Audience
- Family Friendly
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