Point of interest
Strøget
in Copenhagen, Denmark
One of Europe's longest pedestrian shopping streets, running through the old town from City Hall Square to Kongens Nytorv.
Where it is
Strøget runs through the heart of the old town, linking City Hall Square (Rådhuspladsen) with Kongens Nytorv square.
Address: Indre By, Copenhagen
What it is
Strøget is Copenhagen's main shopping street, ranging from international chains to luxury boutiques and Danish design houses. Lively squares, fountains, street performers and cafés line the route. It is ideal for strolling through the centre and soaking up city life.
History
The roughly 1.1 km axis was closed to traffic on a trial basis in 1962 and permanently in 1964, making it one of Europe's first major pedestrian zones. The project was initially controversial but quickly proved a success and later became a model for car-free city centres worldwide. Over the following decades the pedestrian network around Strøget expanded greatly.