Nyhavn originated as a constantly busy trading port for vessels from all over the world to park and load wares. Today, this is the perfect place to spend an evening in Copenhagen, relaxing and enjoying the sights and sounds of its liveliest area. Established around the 17th Century, this is basically the entertainment district of the city, lined by
the canal. You will see gorgeous colors in the townhouses, buildings as well as a multitude of cafes, bars, and restaurants. There is also an extensive history of drunken sailor exploits and literary focus. The famous writer of fairy tales, Hans Christian Anderson, also lived in a house at Nyhavn and wrote about it frequently. If you are visiting Copenhagen around Christmas, this is a special sight to behold as Nyvahn is transformed into a beautiful Christmas market. You'll experience Danish Christmas delicacies and be able to shop for plenty of small trinkets as well.
Lined by brightly coloured 17th and early 18th century townhouses and bars, cafes and restaurants, Nyhavn was once a busy commercial port. Ships from all over the world docked at this port. The area was packed with sailors, ladies of pleasure, pubs and alehouses. Today the beautiful renovated old houses d and restaurants still dominate the old port.It was constructed by King Christian V in 1673, and dug by Swedish prisoners of war from the Dano-Swedish War. Danish author Hans Christian Andersen made Nyhavn his home. It is visited by people for relaxed atmosphere by the canal, jazz music and great food. Its a perfect place to end a long day and feel a taste of old Copenhagen life.
Nyhavn is known for the waterways, the best of many ways to see the Denmark's capital city of Copenhagen. Board a boat near Nyhavn harbour area and discover a whole of Copenhagen. Many of the boat tours also include a stop by The Little Mermaid, So visitors have two in one. Nyhavn is lined by brightly colored 17th and early 18th century townhouses and bars, cafes and restaurants. The famous Danish fairy tale writer, Hans Christian Andersen lived in Nyhavn. Here he wrote the fairy-tales 'The Tinderbox', 'Little Claus and Big Claus', and 'The Princess and the Pea'. He lived in three different houses, all now are well preserved.
By Bus: There is a direct bus (Line No 26)departing from Glyptoteket (near Copenhagen city hall) to Amalienborgwhere the Nyhavn is locted. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 minutes
By Taxi: As the distance from Copenhagen City Hall and Nyhavn is 1 km, its easiest to go by taxi or even by walking
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Sunday: Open 24 hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
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