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What to see and do on Amager

Where sea and nature meet the city! Amager is so much its own creature and yet still such an integral part of the city. Consisting of a few different areas, including East Amager, Islands Brygge, and Ørestad. Here are some things you simply can't miss when visiting Amager.

Islands Brygge | Astrid Maria Rasmussen
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Islands Brygge Harbour Bath
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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. 

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Den Blå Planet
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Den Blå Planet, National Aquarium Denmark

Denmark's National Aquarium is the largest aquarium in Europe. Located in Copenhagen, Den Blå Planet has sea otters and piranhas, along with sharks, turtles and rays. 

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Kastrup Søbad
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Kastrup Sea Bath

The Kastrup Sea Baths, situated off-shore in the Øresund Sound, has great views of the Saltholm Island and Sweden.

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Copenhagen Cable Park
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Copenhagen Cable Park

Copenhagen Cable Park is the perfect place to test your water sport skills. 

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Naturpark Amager
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Naturpark Amager

Nature experience in the city

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Kalvebod Fælled
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Kalvebod Fælled

Vestamager offers wide expanses, where sun, light, and damp, salty earth are vital elements for the plants and animals that live on this littoral meadow.

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Copenhagen Surf School
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Copenhagen Surf School

From May through September Copenhagen Surf School offer various surf courses from their spot on the beach at Amager Strandpark.

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Traktørstedet Vestamager
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Traktørstedet Vestamager

At Traktørstedet on Vestamager you will find not only great food but also beautiful natural surroundings

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Amager Bio
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Amager Bio

Amager Bio is known for its broad music profile and you can also see performances, films, dance, and marionette theatre here.

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Experience Ørestad - architecture tours
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Experience Ørestad - architecture tours

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The architectural masterpiece 8House
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The architectural masterpiece 8House

8TALLET follows the pattern of architectural master pieces in Ørestad in Copenhagen and is designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG).

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DR Koncerthuset
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DR Koncerthuset

The concert hall DR Koncerthuset in Copenhagen is designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. 

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CopenHill
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CopenHill

Copenhill is Copenhagens artificial mountaintop, with skiing and climbing facilities.

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Skurvogn
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Copenhagen Local Walks - AMAGER

Copenhagen Local Walks is an alternative sightseeing on foot on Amager in Copenhagen

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flyvergrillen
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The Airplane Grill / Flyvergrillen

A humble eating place for aeroplane enthusiasts located bordering the Copenhagen Airport.

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Josephine
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Josephine

In Amager you will find Josephine, a cozy wine bodega that, in addition to wine, also serves natural wine, cocktails, sourdough bread and sardines.

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