[7] In a Time Out magazine's 2021 poll of 27,000 urbanites evaluated by a panel of experts, Nørrebro was selected as the world's coolest neighbourhood.

It highlighted the district's "dazzling blend of historic landmarks, ultramodern architecture and food and drink joints"[8] Nørrebrogade is known as the site of many riots over the years.

The battles were of a very vicious nature, often involving Molotov cocktails and pipe bombs being used by the squatters, as well as batons, tear gas and firearms used by the police.

The riot was the worst since World War II, but although an official investigation was initiated[10] there is still much doubt as to why the policemen were unprepared or what exactly happened.

In late December 2006, a riot took place, regarding the fate of the squatted social centre Ungdomshuset ("The Youth House"), a rendez-vous point for the far-left.

On 1 March 2007 the biggest riots in recent Danish history broke out when the police moved in and evicted squatters in Ungdomshuset, which was followed by the demolition of the building.