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Nyhavn

Copenhagen 1020, Denmark
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As featured in 3 days in Copenhagen
Ranked #7 of 179 attractions in Copenhagen
Type: Neighborhoods, Bodies of Water, Historic Sites, Off road/All Terrain Vehicle Trails, Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Activities: Drinking, Dining
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: Copenhagen's Nyhaven, or "New Harbor," is actually steeped in a long heritage. Colorful buildings line the canal and hint at a history of small-vessel... more » Owner description: Copenhagen's Nyhaven, or "New Harbor," is actually steeped in a long heritage. Colorful buildings line the canal and hint at a history of small-vessel traffic. Like many ports, this strip has a salty history, rich with sailors, drinking and literary exploits. Danish author Hans Christian Andersen made his home in Nyhavn as well. It's cleaned up now and is a lovely place for a stroll. « less
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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Beautiful and charming, Nyhavn is a short block of colorful old buildings on the harbor. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes with nice views, if you're willing to spend the price for such a popular location. Makes a nice destination for a sunny day - just grab a beer of your own and find somewhere to sit and enjoy... More

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Weybridge, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Spent half a day wondering around Copenhagen last weekend and loved it! A beautiful City, full of charm, especially the Nyhavn area. We were very lucky with the weather, hot and sunny, so we stopped for lunch in the harbour and just relaxed and people watched. A must see if you are visiting Copenhagen!

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

there are a of different fun things I did in Nyhavn: 1) walk around, drinking a beer in the streets and enjoying the beautiful, colourful houses and boats (in Copenhagen, it is permitted to drink in the streets - you can buy a pint from one of the "to go" stands and everyone just sits by the harbour and chills... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

We spent one afternoon in Nyhavn and went back in the evening just to enjoy the atmosphere. You can catch a canal boat tour here and there are a multitude of places to eat. It is also a great place to begin walking along the harbor to the Little Mermaid. The walk also goes by the Royal Palace. Don't miss... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

It's a colorful location, with lots of mostly wooden sailing ships docked alongside the piers. Check out the free toilet (down some steps) at the end near Nyhavns Færgekro. The restroom opened around 11 on the day of our visit and was ornately adorned and staffed with a real person who took very good care of the place.

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Halmstad, Sweden
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Nyhavn is such a beautiful place and a sunny friday evening made it so lovely. And so did many others also think. There were so much people I could barely stand it and we left to get drinks elsewhere,

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW via mobile

What a wonderful place, colourful, comfortable and cosmopolitan. Finding out something about the history helps to make it even more interesting. A boat trip from here is a good way to start and great value too (for Copenhagen). Breakfasts are great in one of the many bars and beer seems de rigour for brunch onwards. Warm rugs would help if... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Walking around this canal area and looking at the world renown brightly colored houses was nice. We took a really nice canal tour from here (via Netto, not the other, more expensive company). We also ate a sidewalk cafe in this area. I don't remember the name of it, unfortunately. They were touting Fish & Chips. It was just alright.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Quaint colourful houses, right next door to the marina and located within minutes walk of the city centre. Great place to wander around and a must-see if you're in Copenhagen.

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NYC
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

The place to get your boat tour...and also home to myriad restaurants and the scenery is spectacular.

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