Indre By · Copenhagen Fødevarestyrelsen Elite Smiley · DK-CPH-302

Restaurant Schønnemann

Copenhagen’s 1877 Cellar Institution for Toweringly Stacked Smørrebrød & House Snaps

Serving traditional Danish open-faced rye sandwiches on Hauser Plads since 1877, pairing curried herring, Greenlandic shrimp, and crisp pork belly with over 120 varieties of aquavit.

Local Guide & Key Info

What to Order

Spiced herring on buttered dark rye, Steak Tartare, and a chilled glass of house-infused caraway snaps.

Best Time

Tuesday–Friday 11:30 a.m. first lunch seating.

Pro Tip

Schønnemann is strictly a lunch institution (open 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) — book the 11:30 a.m. seating and order two pieces of smørrebrød per person.

While You Are Here

Stroll 4 minutes to Kultorvet and the Rosenborg Castle gardens.

How to Get There

Nørreport Station (Metro M1/M2 & S-train), 4 minutes on foot.

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Follow the Local Chain

3-Stop Local Walking Chains Nearby

Turn a single discovery into a 3-stop neighborhood loop—paired by walking distance and time of day.

3 hours · 15 min total walking

Bite into cardamom knots at Juno the Bakery, enjoy century-old Danish smørrebrød and snaps at Restaurant Schønnemann, and finish along the canal at Ruby.

  1. 01
    Morning · Fresh Cardamom Buns from the Hearth: Juno The Bakery

    Crispy caramelized Swedish-style cardamom knots crafted by former Noma pastry chef Emil Glaser.

    → 10 min walk
  2. 02
    Anchor · 1877 Historic Smørrebrød & Aalborg Akvavit: Restaurant Schønnemann

    Indre By cellar serving Danish rye smørrebrød with pickled herring, spiced lard, and smoked eel.

    → 5 min walk
  3. 03
    Nightcap · 18th-Century Townhouse Canal Salon: Ruby Cocktail Lounge (Nybrogade)

    Sophisticated canal-front townhouse pouring house-clarified punches and Scandinavian aquavit cocktails.