Where to Find English Books in Copenhagen

Finding English books in Denmark can seem hard for international readers. According to The Local, Copenhagen has many great physical bookstores and online options.

Independent bookstores offer unique selections across the city. Tranquebar sits in central Copenhagen and sells diverse English titles. In Hellerup, Books & Company offers a cozy spot opened by an American woman. Ark Books in Nørrebro is a volunteer-run non-profit with curated titles. The Pond in Nørrebro focuses on LGBTQIA+ literature and inclusive community space. New Mags is ideal for beautiful coffee table books and magazines.

Larger stores also feature wide English sections. Politikens Boghal near Rådhuspladsen gives Politiken members a ten percent discount. The former Arnold Busck flagship on Købmagergade also stocks English books. Bog og Idé stores throughout Copenhagen carry dedicated English sections.

Online options and libraries provide easy access to English titles. Saxo offers subscriptions for 79 kroner monthly or 59 kroner for under 28s. Members receive free shipping and discounts. Local public libraries hold massive English collections accessible via the Biblioteket app. Readers can also find cheap secondhand books on Vinted and Reshopper.