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Nyhavn
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A public harbor and canal area with no admission charge.
Timed entry
No
Typical price
Free
Busiest
Midday to evening, summer
Quietest time
Early morning
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon are ideal, as that is when the crowds are smallest and the light is most beautiful for photographing the facades.
Budget tips
Simply walking along the canal is completely free. For a panoramic view, consider a ticket for the nearby museum or a boat tour costing around 100 Danish kroner.
Recommended for
Photographers and architecture enthusiasts, Romantic couples, Literature lovers, Relaxed travelers who enjoy scenic walks
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Quick facts: The 17th-century canal was dug by Swedish prisoners of war during the Dano-Swedish wars. Colorful gabled houses line the waterfront, with the oldest house dating to 1681 at number 9.
Highlights: Most visitors never notice the tiny, privately-owned Christmas market shop at number 20 that operates year-round, hidden behind an unassuming red door. Hans Christian Andersen lived at three different addresses along the canal (numbers 18, 20, and 67) and wrote some of his most famous fairy tales while staying here.
Insider tips
- Bring comfortable shoes because the paved promenade is slippery when wet.
- The best photo spot is the bridge at the end of the canal, from which you get a view of the entire row of houses.
- Skip the restaurants right by the water; the prices are higher and the quality is poorer than in the streets behind.
- Visit on a weekday before 10 AM to avoid tourist groups.
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