The back story
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Area guide
Islands Brygge and Amager: the back story
The harbour bath and the waterfront culture house, CopenHill’s ski slope, the Blue Planet and the concert hall of Ørestad.
Area guide · Copenhagen
Islands Brygge & Amager: Our Favourites
The harbour bath, CopenHill’s ski slope, the Blue Planet and DR Koncerthuset.
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What to see and do
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Skiing on a power plant
CopenHill
A ski slope, climbing wall and hiking trail on the roof of a waste-to-energy plant, with a public rooftop and a lift to the top.
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National Aquarium
Den Blå Planet, National Aquarium Denmark
Denmark’s National Aquarium at Kastrup, by the sea and close to the airport.
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By the beach at Ishøj
ARKEN Museum of Contemporary Art
A museum of contemporary art by the beach at Ishøj, south of the city.
Skovvej 100, 2635 IshøjExplore View on map
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Jean Nouvel
DR Koncerthuset
Jean Nouvel’s concert hall in Ørestad, with four halls and the DR Symphony Orchestra.
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On the waterfront
Kulturhuset Islands Brygge
A waterfront culture house with around 350 events a year: drama, concerts, dance, comedy and communal dinners.
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Swimming in the harbour
Islands Brygge Harbour Bath
Open-air swimming in the harbour opposite the city centre: five pools, two for children, and diving towers of one, three and five metres.
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On foot
The harbour circuit by bike
A loop of the inner harbour by bike over its new bridges, from Islands Brygge to Nyhavn and back.
Where to stay
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Near Islands Brygge
Zoku Copenhagen
An apartment hotel on Amagerfælledvej, near Islands Brygge and the Metro.
Amagerfælledvej 108, 2300 CopenhagenExplore View on map
Health and wellness
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Acute admission centre
Amager Hospital
One of the Capital Region’s acute admission centres; call 1813 before you go.
Kastrupvej 63, 2300 Copenhagen SExplore View on map
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