5 of the best · Copenhagen, Denmark
The Best Walks in Copenhagen
Strøget to Nyhavn, the royal mile to the Little Mermaid, Christianshavn’s canals, Nørrebro from the Lakes to Jægersborggade, and a harbour circuit by bike.
Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Copenhagen.
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On foot
The royal mile: Nyhavn to the Little Mermaid
Nyhavn, Amalienborg, the Marble Church, Kastellet and Langelinie.
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On foot
Christianshavn and the harbour
The canals of Christianshavn, Our Saviour’s spire, Christiania and the Circle Bridge.
The full list: Walks, A–Z
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On foot and by bike.
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On foot
Christianshavn and the harbour
The canals of Christianshavn, Our Saviour’s spire, Christiania and the Circle Bridge.
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On foot
Nørrebro: the Lakes to Jægersborggade
Across the Queen Louise’s Bridge, through Assistens Cemetery to Jægersborggade and Superkilen.
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On foot
Strøget to Nyhavn
From City Hall Square along Strøget to Amagertorv, Kongens Nytorv and Nyhavn.
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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.
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On foot
The royal mile: Nyhavn to the Little Mermaid
Nyhavn, Amalienborg, the Marble Church, Kastellet and Langelinie.
