Walks · Our pick in Copenhagen
Christianshavn and the harbour
On foot
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Image courtesy of © Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon, United States · CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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About Christianshavn and the harbour
Cross the harbour by Olafur Eliasson’s Circle Bridge, which connects Christiansbro with Appelbys Plads and recalls the masts of old ships (VisitCopenhagen); follow the canals of Christianshavn to Our Saviour’s Church, climb the spire, and walk on into Christiania.
Why it's on our list
- Circle Bridge
- Canals
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Christianshavn and the harbour before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Christianshavn and the harbour are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest Metro and train stations
- ChristianshavnM1M250 m1 min walk
- Kongens NytorvM1M2M3M4850 m10 min walk
- Gammel StrandM3M4950 m12 min walk
Key sights
- Christiansborg750 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Nyhavn800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Amalienborg1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Tivoli Gardens1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Rosenborg Castle1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- The Little Mermaid2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Copenhagen Airport5.9 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 19 min
Main railway stations
- Copenhagen Central Station1.6 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Nørreport1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Østerport2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min