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Nyhavn
Sight4.7 · 29 275≈ 1 hFree entry1.5 km from the center
Copenhagen's quintessential waterfront landmark, this 17th-century canal was originally dug by Swedish prisoners of war between 1670 and 1673. Lined with brightly colored gabled townhouses and heritage wooden sailing ships, the quay bustles with outdoor dining terraces. Beloved fairy-tale author Hans Christian Andersen lived at numbers 18, 20, and 67, making it a literary pilgrimage and the hub for harbor boat tours.
Highlights
- Iconic row of pastel-hued 17th- and 18th-century gabled facades
- Heritage wooden sailing ships permanently moored along the quay
- Historic residences where Hans Christian Andersen penned fairy tales
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