Nyhavn
The old harbour with its colourful façades: the image of Copenhagen everyone has already seen, and which you should still go and see.
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Opening hours to be checkedFreeVisit: 45 minWith children
AI image, an evocation
Dug in the 17th century to link the city to the harbour, the canal is lined with merchants’ houses and old sailing ships. Hans Christian Andersen lived at several addresses here. The sunny north side is where the café terraces are; the quieter south side has the best view of the façades.
Our tipTake your photos from the south side, early in the morning or at the blue hour. To eat, walk two streets away: on the quayside terraces, you are mostly paying for the view.
Visiting Nyhavn: the essentials
How long should you allow?
Allow about 45 min on site.
How much does it cost?
Free access.
How do you get there?
Metro M1, M2, M3, M4: Kongens Nytorv, 3 min walk. Address: Nyhavn, 1051 København K.
Is the Copenhagen Card accepted?
It is not needed for free access.
Can you go when it rains?
The visit is mostly outdoors, so bring something to keep you dry.
In our routes
Nearby
- Amalienborg and the changing of the guard490 m as the crow flies
- Christiania670 m as the crow flies
- Canal tour680 m as the crow flies
- Christiansborg Palace810 m as the crow flies
Sources consulted on 2 November 2026