The Harbour Circle
The Harbour Circle is the ultimate Copenhagen harbourside walk, a 13 kilometre long walking and cycle path that runs from major sights at Nyhavn to the quiet backwaters of Christianshavn and Sydhavn. The path mixes city life and raw nature in the best way. You will pass by historical attractions and up-and-coming areas being developed at the speed of lightning. You will see unspoilt green areas, houseboats, swim zones, architectural gems and much more.
There's no correct way to do The Harbour Circle, and you can design the route to suit you and your needs. If you want to shorten the route or spice it up a bit, there are plenty of opportunities to cross at one of the many cycle bridges. If you want to combine your experience with a trip on the water, you can easily hop on the harbour bus at several points along the route and at the sam time enjoy one of Copenhagen's (perhaps) cheapest canal cruise.
Harbourside Pit Stops
Along the route, you will find several places where you can either settle your hunger, refuel your inner engine with coffee or finish off with a drink while enjoying the harbour view.
Broens Gadekøkken
By the Inner Harbour Bridge between Christianshavn and Nyhavn, you can visit The Bridge Street Kitchen which combines world-class street food with phenomenal views over the water.
ROOF NH Collection
At the top of the hotel NH Collection you will find the charming rooftop terrace ROOF. ROOF is an unrivalled oasis where bartenders conjure up seductive cocktails. The kitchen offers exquisite bites and snacks while enjoying the sunset behind the city's rooftops, mint green copper towers and water views.
Andersen Bakery
In the heart of the Islands Brygge neighbourhood, you'll find the award-winning Andersen Bakery. Stop by to bite into a tasty pastry.
Café Slusen
Café Slusen is a café in cosy surroundings out by the harbour lock in the South harbour neighbourhood. Here you can get delicious food and cold beverages at the water's edge.
Anløbet
Anløbet is probably Copenhagen's smallest wine and beer bar and has a unique location by the harbour front.
Kayak Bar
Paying a visit to Kayak Bar is a unique experience in the heart of Copenhagen located by the bridge Knippelsbro and at the very water's edge.
Life by the Harbour
With a harbour clean enough to swim in it, public harbour baths are something that just needed to happen. Dotted throughout The Harbour Circle, you'll find many great places to take a refreshing dip. If you're not into getting your hair wet, there are other ways to experience life in the water. Maybe there's a sailor in you?
Islands Brygge Harbour Bath
Open air swimming right in the centre of the city. Meet local families with children, beach boys and regular swimmers alike.
Havnevigen swimming zone
Sluseholmen Harbour Bath
Jump in Copenhagen's harbour at Koralbadet in Sydhavnen.
Fisketorvet Harbour Bath
Kalvebod Bølge
Kalvebod Brygge waterfront is Kalvebod Bølge (Kalvebod Wave) that entices relaxation, activities and fun.
GoBoat Copenhagen
GoBoat is a solar-powered boat rental service in central Copenhagen.
Picture Perfect Copenhagen
Have you ever seen a bicycle bridge curve like a snake? Keep your eyes open and your camera ready because Copenhagen’s new and old architecture along the waterfront is absolutely stunning.
The Inner Harbour Bridge
The Inner Harbour Bridge connects Nyhavn and Nordatlantens Brygge across the harbour and is also called The Kissing Bridge. It opened in 2016.
The Circle Bridge
Cirkelbroen (The Circle Bridge) is both a beautiful bridge and an architectural landmark on Copenhagen's harbour, opposite the Black Diamond.
The Bicycle Snake
Copenhagen's iconic cycle bridge, The Bicycle Snake connects the city and transports cyclists across the harbour beside Fisketorvet on an aesthetic ride above the harbour basin with views of the city.
BLOX
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Pearls by the water
Do yourself a favour and visit some of these cultural sites along the route. Here, much of Danish history and culture is presented in the best possible way.
Nordatlantens Brygge
North Atlantic House is an art center where you can encounter North Atlantic culture, research and business. Here, people from the North Atlantic, Denmark, and the rest of the world meet and inspire one another.
Danish Architecture Center
The Danish Architecture Center (DAC) hosts exhibitions on city development and architectural wonders and also provides lectures, talks, city walks and more on those subjects. DAC is located at BLOX.
The Black Diamond - Royal Danish Library
This stunning modern addition to the Royal Library was finished in 1999 and gets its name from the shiny black facets that mirror the sea and the sky at the harbourfront.
Explore Copenhagen
The Harbour Circle takes you through small bits and pieces of several of Copenhagen's neighbourhoods. Here you can dive deeper into your favourite neighbourhoods.