Nyhavn

Harbour København K, Capital, Denmark

What to expect

Nyhavn is a 17th-century waterfront, canal, and entertainment district in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is lined by brightly colored 17th and early 18th-century townhouses and bars, cafes, and restaurants. The canal harbors many historical wooden ships. Visitors can see old ships, including lightvessels, galleasses, and schooners, and explore the area's rich history. The northern side of Nyhavn is lined by brightly colored townhouses, while the southern side has lavish mansions, including Charlottenborg Palace. Nyhavn is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike, serving as a square and offering a unique experience for families to enjoy together

Plan your family visit to the Nyhavn with these blog insights 👇

Copenhagen with children – tips, activities, accommodation and sights

This family's experience:

Activities: We strolled to the world-famous photo opportunity Nyhavn. In the small harbor, pretty sailboats are anchored. There are cafes and restaurants in the many colorful houses. After a short break and a snack, we continued along the canal

Highlights: The colorful houses and the boats in the harbor made a nice break. Cafes and restaurants were nice. The family enjoyed the stroll along the canal ✨

2 Days In Copenhagen With Kids | The Perfect Family-Friendly Itinerary

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a canal boat tour of Nyhavn and had lunch along the harbor

Highlights: The atmosphere was lively, with music filling the air and people strolling along the boardwalk ✨

Copenhagen with a toddler in winter AND on a budget

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent an hour or so wandering around Nyhavn, checking out the boats, grabbing a quick hot-chocolate and taking the obligatory selfie on the bridge

Highlights: We enjoyed taking the obligatory selfie on the bridge and exploring the street together as a family ✨

Copenhagen with children: a fabulous city

This family's experience:

Activities: We strolled along Nyhavn, admiring the colorful houses and boats

Highlights: We enjoyed the lively atmosphere and the smell of roasting sausages ✨

Copenhagen beyond the Little Mermaid

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a boat ride to Nyhavn and explored the colorful harbor

Highlights: We enjoyed the scenic views and the lively atmosphere, and the kids loved the street performers and boats ✨

Living a fairytale in Copenhagen

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a boat tour of the canals, starting from Nyhavn

Highlights: The kids loved the boat ride and we all enjoyed the views of the city ✨

5 days in Copenhagen with family

This family's experience:

Activities: We went back to Nyhavn, the colorful harbor in Copenhagen, with the kids. It’s the first place we wanted to take them to this time, as they had grown up since our last visit. We even took a one-hour cruise from the harbor, which was perfect for families

Highlights: We loved seeing the kids’ reaction to Nyhavn. It brought back good memories from our last visit and it was fun seeing how much they had grown ✨

A Christmas Family City Break in Copenhagen, Denmark

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the city, including the Nyhavn canal district. Overall, Copenhagen was perhaps grittier than I imagined – less picture-postcard-perfect that the cliché images of the Nyhavn canal district portray, but all the more interesting for that

Highlights: The Nyhavn canal district was a beautiful and charming place to visit, but we also enjoyed the grittier side of Copenhagen ✨

Copenhagen with Kids: 5 Free and Fun Attractions

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored Nyhavn, a former commercial port in the 17th century. We saw colorful buildings and ships that lined the canal, creating a very lively atmosphere

Highlights: We loved the vibe and energy around here and even managed to eat at one of the outdoor areas ✨

Cruising on a Copenhagen canal boat tour

This family's experience:

Activities: We loved walking around here. We ate dinner at one of the restaurants here and loved the lively atmosphere and sitting in this famous, historical area

Highlights: We loved walking around here. We ate dinner at one of the restaurants here and loved the lively atmosphere and sitting in this famous, historical area ✨