Nyhavn

Harbor København K, Capital, Denmark

What to expect

Nyhavn is a colourful and captivating iconic site in Copenhagen, with a rich history as a commercial port and now a popular spot for restaurants, jazz, and relaxation

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

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

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 ✨

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Copenhagen with a toddler in winter AND on a budget

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 ✨

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Copenhagen with children: a fabulous city

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 ✨

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Copenhagen beyond the Little Mermaid

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 ✨

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Living a fairytale in Copenhagen

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 ✨

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5 days in Copenhagen with family

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 ✨

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A Christmas Family City Break in Copenhagen, Denmark

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 ✨

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Copenhagen with Kids: 5 Free and Fun Attractions

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 ✨

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Cruising on a Copenhagen canal boat tour

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 ✨