Jump in the clean harbour
Harbour bath Sluseholmen is a small but beautifully designed area with swimming facilities in the southern part of Copenhagen’s harbour.
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Area guide: Authentic Sydhavnen
Photo: Lukas Bukoven
In Sydhavnen, new and old Copenhagen meet in a neighbourhood full of contrasts. The area around Tegl- and Sluseholmen offers modern architecture connected by small bridges and canals. Here, water is an essential part of local life. On the other side of Sydhavnsgade is the old Sydhavnen, whose history as a working-class neighbourhood still shines through.
Things to do in Sydhavnen
Besides enjoying the water, nature and soaking up the ambience which is unique to the city, here are a couple of things you could do in Sydhavnen.
Take a bite with your feet (almost) in the water
Every visit to a new neighbourhood requires something good to drink and a warm coffee or cold beer depending on the weather.
BaneGaarden is Copenhagen’s green food and culture destination, created to provide a platform for sustainable development.
Where to stay in Sydhavnen
This part of town is not packed with hotels, but these are good and located close to Vesterbro, Amager and the city centre too.
All roads (and transportation services) lead to Sydhavnen
With the newly opened metro line to multiple places in Sydhavnen, it has never been easier to get there. With both trains, harbour bus, s-trains, busses and metros, it is easily reachable at every hour of the day, everyday. If you prefer to arrive in style, the Harbour Bus takes you directly to Orientkajen, where a beautiful route along the water is included in the ticket price
Neighbourhoods of Copenhagen
If you like Sydhavnen, we're sure you'll love exploring Copenhagen's other neighborhoods too