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The best ice cream in Copenhagen is Istid in Nørrebro. Small-batch, seasonal ice cream that changes weekly.

Last updated: 2026-03-18
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Istid

Nørrebro ★★★★½ 4.9 $$

Small-batch, seasonal ice cream that changes weekly. The brown butter and sea salt is transcendent.

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Nicecream

Indre By ★★★★½ 4.7 $$

Organic gelato with Nordic ingredients. Liquorice, sea buckthorn, and cardamom flavours you won't find anywhere else.

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Vaffelbageriet

Indre By ★★★★½ 4.6 $$

Waffles and ice cream on Strøget. Simple concept, perfect execution. The waffle cones are made fresh.

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Siciliansk Is

Vesterbro ★★★★½ 4.6 $$

Authentic Sicilian gelato made by actual Sicilians. The pistachio is worth the trip alone.

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Hansen Is

Indre By ★★★★½ 4.4 $

Old-school Danish ice cream parlour. Been scooping since your grandparents were dating.

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Paradis

Frederiksberg ★★★★ 4.3 $$

Italian-style gelato in a beautiful Frederiksberg setting. Over 30 flavours daily.

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Ismageriet

Christianshavn ★★★★ 4.3 $$

Waterfront ice cream with a view. Creative flavours and proper sorbets for the dairy-free crowd.

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La Glace

Indre By ★★★★ 4.2 $$$

Copenhagen's oldest confectionery (since 1870). The ice cream is secondary to the cakes, but still excellent.

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Fru P

Nørrebro ★★★★ 4.2 $

Neighbourhood scoop shop with a loyal following. The mango sorbet on a hot day is pure happiness.

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Karamelleriet

Vesterbro ★★★★ 4.1 $$

Caramel specialists who also do ice cream. The salted caramel flavour is (unsurprisingly) their best.

People Also Ask

Istid in Nørrebro is our top-ranked ice cream spot in Copenhagen. Small-batch, seasonal ice cream that changes weekly. It consistently earns the #1 spot based on quality, consistency, and local reputation.
If you're near Nyhavn, Istid is one of the most accessible top-rated options in Copenhagen. Nicecream is also worth the short trip — both are featured in our top 3.
Istid draws the longest queues and gets the most consistent praise from locals and visitors alike. Our rankings factor in editorial scores, community upvotes, and real-world reputation.
Yes — several spots on our list offer great value. Check the price range listed on each card. Our editorial team specifically looks for quality-to-price ratio, not just prestige.
Some spots on our list stay open late, especially on weekends. Check individual restaurant pages for hours. We update our listings when opening hours change significantly.
Our rankings combine editorial scores from local food experts, community upvotes from verified visitors, and ongoing quality checks. We re-evaluate the list when new spots emerge or existing ones slip in quality.

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