Strøget

"Strøget is a pedestrian zone located in Copenhagen, Denmark. This popular tourist attraction in the city center is the largest pedestrian shopping area in Europe. Strøget was created in November 1962, when cars were beginning to dominate the old central streets of Copenhagen. During the 1950s the street had closed to traffic for a couple of days at Christmas. In 1962 the closure was "half-disguised" as an extended holiday closure, but the street has remained closed since then. The idea was controversial: some people thought that the Danes did not have the "public life" mentality that such a street conceives, and many local merchants thought the measure would scare away customers. However, it proved a success, and the area soon had more shoppers, cafes and a renewed street life. Building on the success of Strøget, the network expanded little by little: in 1968 another street and several more squares were pedestrianized, and in 1973, 1980, and 1992 more pedestrianizations were carried out. From Strøget's initial 15,800 m², Copenhagen's pedestrian network has been extended to around 100,000 m²."

"Main shopping street in the city centre with many shops and ticks also known as the longest pedestrian street in the world. Don’t forget all the side streets for example like Købmagergade. "

"Shop or window-shop along this bustling pedestrian street, home to both high-end boutiques and quirky Danish design stores."