Photo by: Martin Heiberg | Source: Visit Denmark

Experience Copenhagen

Life and experiences along the harbour

Copenhagen is a city built for life by the water. Along the harbour, modern architecture stands side by side with historic buildings, and the promenades buzz with cafés, bathing zones, and cosy spots by the canals.

Here you can experience the city from the water in a kayak, take a refreshing dip directly from the harbour baths, or enjoy the view on a harbour tour. On this page, you’ll find inspiration for the best experiences where Copenhagen’s maritime charm takes centre stage.

Hop-on Hop-off Canal Tours operates daily around the canals of Copenhagen, starting from Gl. Strand or Nyhavn. Here you can see Copenhagen from the waterfront with a tour guide, and have different stops.

A boat filled with passengers sails on a wide canal alongside a historic brick building with a clock and spire. The sky is clear, and a Danish flag is visible. The scene suggests a calm, sunny day in a European city. A boat filled with passengers sails on a wide canal alongside a historic brick building with a clock and spire. The sky is clear, and a Danish flag is visible. The scene suggests a calm, sunny day in a European city.

Hop-on Hop-off Canal Tours

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Fisketorvet Copenhagen Mall is one of Denmark’s largest shopping centres with a unique location in Copenhagen right by the water. There are many interesting shops with high class fashion and a cinema with Scandinavia's largest canvas. The center regularly holds events and activities and there are restaurants for every taste.

Large modern glass building beside a calm body of water, featuring the name Fisketorvet prominently. The structure has a mix of glass and brick elements, and the scene includes reflections on the water and a clear blue sky. Large modern glass building beside a calm body of water, featuring the name Fisketorvet prominently. The structure has a mix of glass and brick elements, and the scene includes reflections on the water and a clear blue sky.

Fisketorvet shopping center

Havneholmen 5, København

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In the hot summer period, the public harbor bath at Fisketorvet is the perfect place to stay. The facility consists of an exercise pool, diving pool and two children pools. The harbor bath is supervised by lifeguards and has no changing facilities, but public toilets are to be found not far from the bath.

People relaxing by a waterfront in an urban setting, with modern buildings in the background. Some are sitting on steps, while others swim or lounge near the water. A clear sky and bright sunlight enhance the lively atmosphere. People relaxing by a waterfront in an urban setting, with modern buildings in the background. Some are sitting on steps, while others swim or lounge near the water. A clear sky and bright sunlight enhance the lively atmosphere.

Fisketorvet Harbor Bath

Kalvebod Brygge 55, Copenhagen

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