Nyhavn
Copenhagen, Denmark
A 17th-century canal and harbour in central Copenhagen, lined with colourful townhouses and old wooden ships. Come early in the morning for photos, and walk on to the nearby waterfront.
Nyhavn was built between 1670 and 1675 under King Christian V and dug by Danish soldiers and Swedish prisoners of war. The quay is about 450 m long and runs from Kongens Nytorv to the Inner Harbour, near the Royal Danish Playhouse. The oldest house, No. 9, dates from 1681, and the north side is lined with colourful houses from the 17th and early 18th centuries. Hans Christian Andersen lived here for a total of 18 years, including at Nos. 67 and 18.
Restored historic ships lie in the canal, among them the lightvessel XVII Gedser Rev from 1895 and the two-masted schooner Mira from 1898. A walk takes only a few minutes, and with stops by the water a little under an hour is enough. If you want to take photos in peace, come early in the morning. Kongens Nytorv metro station is at the end of the street.
- Nearest town
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 55.6797, 12.5910
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Denmark: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Tolls on the Great Belt and Øresund bridges. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
- Copenhagen: Low-emission zone. Older vehicles may be banned, and foreign vehicles often have to register before entering.
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Campsites nearby
- SvanemøllehavnenMotorhome stopover4 km from NyhavnMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Kastrup LystbådehavnMotorhome stopover6 km from NyhavnMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Charlottenlund Fort CampingCampsite7 km from NyhavnTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- DCU-Copenhagen Camp "Absalon"Campsite10 km from NyhavnTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Tangloppen CampingCampsite15 km from NyhavnTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Barsebäckstrands CampingCampsite23 km from NyhavnTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in Denmark · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Nyhavn?
Nyhavn is in Copenhagen, Denmark, at GPS 55.6797, 12.5910. It is about 27 km from Malmö.
Can you camp near Nyhavn?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Urban Camp Copenhagen, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 57 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Nyhavn?
Places worth a stop nearby: Viking Ship Museum (32 km), Roskilde Cathedral (32 km), Louisiana Museum of Modern Art (32 km) and Frederiksborg Castle (34 km).
When is the best time to visit Nyhavn?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)