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.
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
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. Mee...
Havnevigen Harbour Bath
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 b...
Sluseholmen Harbour Bath
Harbour bath Sluseholmen is a small but beautifully designed area with swimming facilities in the southern part of Copenhagen’s harbour.
The bath consists of a protective lagoon like area for swimme...
Fisketorvet Harbour Bath
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.
Harbour bath Fisketorvet...
Kalvebod Bølge
Kalvebod Brygge waterfront is Kalvebod Bølge (Kalvebod Wave) that entices relaxation, activities and fun.
Kalvebod Brygge on Copenhagen's waterfront used to be very business-oriented with very little ...
GoBoat Copenhagen
An eco-friendly and fun way to cruise Copenhagen's canals as the captain of your own ship.
GreenKayak
Borrow a kayak for free and help keep Copenhagen’s waters clean, while you explore the harbour.
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.
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 centre 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 o...
Danish Architecture Center
Much more than a museum about Danish architecture, it's a full experience with walks, talks and more.
The Black Diamond - Royal Danish Library
The stunning modern addition and its historic older counterpart hold books, exhibitions, a cafe and much more.
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.