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
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Sydhavnen is a less trodden path in Copenhagen and a neighbourhood that mixes nature, an architectural boom and authentic harbour-side living on the edge of the city.
Sydhavnstippen in Copenhagen's Sydhavn neighbourhood is a vast green area where alpacas roam and nature meets city. Foto:Wonderful Copenhagen
Head south along the Copenhagen harbour and you’ll find yourself in Sydhavnen, one of the new, upcoming neighbourhoods on the Copenhagen map. This former fishing area is experiencing an architectural boom and should be your go-to-place for waterside experiences off the beaten track – and for visiting the city’s fluffy ambassadors.
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.
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.
Check out Copenhagen's other neighbourhoods
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