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.
Photo: Astrid Maria Rasmussen
Photo: Astrid Maria Rasmussen© Wonderful Copenhagen
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.
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Den Blå Planet, National Aquarium Denmark
Is it better down where it's wetter? Find out at Denmark's National Aquarium.
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Kastrup Sea Bath
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.
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Copenhagen Cable Park
Copenhagen Cable Park is a hidden gem for those who love the outdoors and water sports. Here on Amager, thrill-seekers gather for wakeboarding and water skiing.
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Naturpark Amager
In Naturpark Amager, unique nature blends into the city and forms a green breathing space that offers everything from nature experiences to rest and reflection
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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
Learn how to master the art of windsurfing in just 2,5 hours.
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Traktørstedet Vestamager
Traktørstedet Vestamager is lunch in front of 2000 hectares of protected nature right on the edge of Copenhagen.
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Amager Bio
The concert hall Amager Bio is known for its broad music profile including classic, rock, opera, and choir song. But you can also see performances, films, dance, and marionette theatre here.The atmosphere is intimate and the acoustics fantastic in in this former cinema.
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Experience Ørestad - architecture tours
City walks, guided bus tours and presentations about Copenhagen’s Nordic architecture with Experience Ørestad.
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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
The concert hall DR Koncerthuset in Copenhagen is designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. The acoustics are amazing, and in 2012 the venue was named one of the 10 greatest concert halls of the new millennium by the renowned British magazine Gramophone.
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CopenHill
Futuristic, unparalleled ski slope and recreational hill on top of a new resource handling centre.
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Copenhagen Local Walks - AMAGER
Discover the secret tales of the Amager neighbourhood, Denmark's most densely populated island, with Copenhagen Local Walks, giving you an authentic twist to your vacation in Copenhagen.
Photo: Thomas Høyrup Christensen© VisitCopenhagen
The Airplane Grill / Flyvergrillen
At the end of Amager Landevej, right up to the fence leading to the runways is Flyvergrillen (The Airplane Grill). A historic gathering place for aviation enthusiasts and a favourite destination for many families over the years.
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Josephine
On Frankrigsgade in Amager is Josephine, which can best be described as a combination of a wine bodega, shop, and restaurant. With a large selection of wine, cocktails and sardines, Josephine is a hardcore competitor on the unofficial Copenhagen hangout search.
