Christianshavn Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Christianshavn
Popular places to visit
Copenhagen Opera House
This striking contemporary opera house is not only one of the most modern, but also the most expensive in the world.
Church of Our Saviour
With its iconic corkscrew-style spire towering above the city and a huge system of bells, this iconic church, steeped in history, is well worth a visit.
Christian's Church
Find out about the history of Copenhagen when you spend time at Christian's Church. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Loppen
You can make plans for a show at Loppen on your trip to Copenhagen. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Danish Architecture Centre
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Danish Architecture Centre during your trip to Copenhagen. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Overgaden
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Overgaden in Copenhagen. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Activities
City Sightseeing Copenhagen Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Copenhagen Christiania: Hidden Stories Self-Guided Adventure
Full Day Private Walking Tour in Copenhagen
Copenhagen Walking Tour with Food Testing (smorrebrod dish & snap)
Copenhagen Best of Danish Pastry Tasting Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Christianshavn
Slotsholmen
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Slotsholmen. You might want to make time for a stop at Danish Royal Library or Christiansborg Palace Chapel.
Copenhagen City Centre
Known for its beautiful gardens, captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Copenhagen City Centre. Top attractions like Nyhavn and Tivoli Gardens are major draws. Catch the metro at Kongens Nytorv Station or Gammel Strand Station to see more of the city.
København V
If you're spending time in København V, check out sights like Tivoli Gardens or Wallmans Circus Building and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Vesterport Station or Rådhuspladsen Station.
Meatpacking District
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Meatpacking District. You might want to make time for a stop at Oksnehallen or DGI-Byen.
Sundbyerne
Beaches, restaurants and shopping highlight some notable features of Sundbyerne. Make a stop by DR Koncerthuset or Kastrup Fortress while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lergravsparken Station or Oresund Station to get around town.
Amager Øst
While you're in Amager Øst, take in top sights like Amager Beach Park or Kastrup Fortress, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Oresund Station or Lergravsparken Station.