What to see and do in Christianshavn
The coloured houses and idyllic canals make Christianshavn unique and one of Copenhagen’s most picturesque districts.
Made up of a group of small islands, the neighbourhood is a real charmer, and ideal to explore by bike, on foot along the quays or even from the waterside. The group of small islands that make up this area, is perhaps mostly known for Freetown Christiania, but is worth visiting for many other reasons too.
If you're feeling hungry after a day of epxploring, you should check out this guide on where to eat in Christianshavn.
Cruise the canals - by yourself or on a tour
Copenhagen is an old harbour and maritime city, and one of the most beautiful and enjoyable ways to see it, is from a boat sailing down its charming canals.
Church of Our Saviour
Our Saviour's is one of Denmark's most famous churches. Ever since the serpentine spire was inaugurated in 1752, is has been a popular passtime to climb the 400 steps to the top.
Overgaden - Institute for Contemporary Art
Explore on a guided walking tour
Like the rest of Copenhagen, Christiania is small enough to explore by foot. Dive into the fascinating history of this special area on a guided walking tour.
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.
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.
Harbour buses
The harbour buses are part of Copenhagen's public transport system and an alternative way to see the city from the water.
Krøyers Plads
Krøyers Plads is a new square located at a great location in the Copenhagen neighbourhood Christianshavn.