Copenhagen's harbour baths and beaches

One of the most visited is located at Islands Brygge, right across the bridge from the city centre. This spot has become iconic, and here you get open air swimming right in the centre of the city.

Sandkaj Harbour bath is an official bathing zone in the new Nordhavn quarter, where the boardwalk, the cafés and bathing guests create a lovely beach vibe.

Harbour bath Sluseholmen is a small but beautifully designed area with swimming facilities in the southern part of Copenhagen’s harbour.

Kalvebod Brygge waterfront is Kalvebod Bølge (Kalvebod Wave) that entices relaxation, activities and fun.

Havnebadet Fisketorvet offer recreational bathing facilities along the waterfront of Copenhagen. The harbour bath serve as an urban supplement to the beaches around the city.

The simple café and restaurant in Copenhagen’s rustic Refshaleøen in Copenhagen takes harbour front hygge to new heights. All year round.

Kalvebod Brygge waterfront is Kalvebod Bølge (Kalvebod Wave) that entices relaxation, activities and fun.

Jump in the water or enjoy a quiet moment at Copenhagen’s new dipping zone at Stubkaj.

What's better than jumping into the blue wave in the most beautiful surroundings? When you visit Sneglen, Kastrup Søbad, you have the best view of Saltholm Island and Sweden.

Havnevigen Harbour Bath is located in a newly built neighbourhood on the southern part of Islands Brygge and is characterised by the beautiful artificial beach by the water. In addition to the newly built apartment blocks, there is also a good selection of cosy cafés, eateries and bars in the area around Havnevigen. The area borders the huge green area, Amager Fælled, the old allotment area Nokken and of course, the Copenhagen harbour.

Amager Beach Park is Copenhagen’s largest beach and is within biking distance from the city centre and easily reached with the metro.

Halvandet is a beach bar close to Copenhagen city center with beach furniture, harbour bath, and stunning cityscape views.

Søndre Refshalebassin is a small harbour bath located on on the industrial island, Refshaleøen. The bathing zone is only a short walk from Reffen Street Food Market.

Amager Helgoland is a bathhouse, which is located at the Northern end of Amager Beach. It is open during the summer, but is also open for winter swimmers during the winter.

The area around Bellevue on the northern outskirts of Copenhagen is a popular destination for both locals, residents and international tourists. Bellevue is a 700-metre-long sandy beach in Klampenborg that receives around 500,000 visitors a year, making it one of the most popular beaches in the greater Copenhagen area.

In June 2010 Østerbro got the new beach Svanemøllestranden.

Just north of Copenhagen you will find Hellerup Strand, which is a sandy and kid-friendly beach.

The sea swimming lane in Nordhavn is designed for experienced swimmers who want to train in open water under safe conditions, and offers a sporting alternative to the classic harbour baths – a long, open stretch where you can experience both the city and the Øresund at the same time.