COPENHAGEN’S BEST BEACHES & SWIMMING SPOTS

Copenhagen is one of the few cities in the world which can boast to have harbors clean enough to swim in, thanks to both water quality and a beautiful accessible waterfront. When in Copenhagen (and Denmark) you are never far from the sea and there are several beaches, recreational areas and wooden piers to choose from for swimming all year round.

Copenhagen offers clean beaches, harbor baths and bathing zones free of use. The largest beaches are Svanemøllen beach in the northern part of town, and Amager beach in the south. While Amager beach park offers 4 kilometers of white sand beach, Islands Brygge harbor bath has five sea basins centrally located in the harbor. Harbor baths are also located next to Fisketorvet shopping mall and at Sluseholmen.

It is possible to go for a swim throughout the whole harbor, find your favorite spot and take a dip close to one of the many orange ladders. Be careful with boat traffic and occasional stinging jellyfish, most common in late summer. Never swim across the harbor to the other side of the canal, stay close to the waterfront.

A guide to the best beaches
and swimming spots in Copenhagen

CENTRAL SWIMMING SPOTS

Ofelia Plads – Urban space on the water next to Nyhavn
Streetfood, bar and sun chairs on a huge open space built on the water. Take a swim and hang out at Ofelia plads, with views over the Royal Quarters and the Opera.

Kalvebod Brygge – Enjoy the morning sun on
the wave-shaped wooden pier
Located only 1km from the central station, Kalvebod Brygge is one of the most central swimming spots in Copenhagen. The wooden promenade stretches along the waterfront and offers kayak and SUP rent, a small bar and an outdoor gym.

Krøyers Plads – Swimming spot with views
over the harbor and Nyhavn
This large wooden jetty is an excellent spot for swimming in central Copenhagen. Located on the Christianshavn side of the canal opposite to Nyhavn, next to streetfood market Broens Gadekøkken.

SAND BEACHES

Amager Strandpark – Long stretched sand beach
along the coastline
White sand beach and lagoon easily accessible by metro. Amager Beach has amenities such as toilet, lifeguard, kiosk and kayak- and SUP rentals.

Havnevigen Beach – Hidden beach in
new neighborhood Havnestaden
Water park located in a newly established bay next to Amager fælled. Sunbathe and take a swim surrounded by exclusive newly constructed buildings.

Christiania beach – Bohemian nudist beach
This small strip of sand in the lush nature part of Christiania is an excellent spot for swimming or just hanging out at the beach. Swimwear is optional.

HIDDEN GEMS

Sluseholmen – Swim in cosy canals surrounded by
award-winning architecture
Newly constructed canal district of Sluseholmen offers wooden jetties along the canals and Sluseholmen Harbor Bath which is open throughout the summer.

Dragør Søbad – Seaside bath outside the city
If you are looking for a destination outside of Copenhagen, Dragør is a cosy day trip 15km outside the city center. Dragør sea bathing facility has a beautiful location, overlooking the Øresund Bridge and Malmö on the other side of Øresund. The small town of Dragør is worth a visit itself, for its old yellow buildings and cobblestone streets.

For winter bathing and a guide to the best saunas in Copenhagen, see my guide here.

TREKRONER FORT

Trekroner Fort is a sea fortress at the entrance to Copenhagen’s harbor, which today serves as an excursion spot in convenient sailing distance from Copenhagen. The island offers nature, café, timeworn historic buildings and a phenomenal view to both Copenhagen and Sweden.

There is a free exhibition in the old casemate building that tells the fort’s story, where you have the opportunity to explore the abandoned rooms and nooks by yourself. Trekroner Fort, built in the 18th century on sunken ships, is one of three artificial islands created to defend the entrance to Copenhagen’s harbor. The other two sea forts Middelgrundsfortet and Flakfortet are located further out of the harbor.

The jetty at Trekroner

Arrive to the island by sailing, in your own boat or by shuttle boat from Langelinie. At the pier you can go for a dip in the sea and in the old red building next to the jetty is Trekroner Café.

Trekroner Sea Fortress
The island is open for visits through
May to September
Opening hours café: 11:00-16:30

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Trekroner Fort er et søfort ved indsejlingen til Københavns havn, som idag fungerer som et udflugtsmål i bekvem sejlafstand fra København. Øen tilbyder natur, café, forfaldne historiske bygninger og en fænomenal udsigt til både København og Sverige på den anden side af Øresund.

Der er en gratis udstilling i den gamle rå kasematbygning som fortæller Trekroners historie, hvor man selv har mulighed at gå på opdagelse i fortets forladte rum og kroge. Trekroner Fort blev anlagt i 1700-tallet på sænkede orlogsskibe, og er er en af tre kunstige øer, der blev skabt for at forsvare indgangen til Københavns havn. De andre to søfort Middelgrundsfortet og Flakfortet er placerede længere ud af havnen.

Man ankommer til øen ved at sejle, i egen båd eller med shuttlebåd fra Langelinie. Fra bådbroen kan man bade og i den røde søndre fløj ved siden af bådbroen ligger Trekroners Café.

Trekroner Fort
Øen er åben for besøg
1 Maj – 30 September
Åbningstider café: 11:00-16:30

Trekroner seen from the water

COPENHAGEN’S BEST SAUNAS & SAUNAGUS

Copenhagen has a lot to offer in terms of bathing culture, winter bathing and saunagus. The city has several nice public baths and SPAs offering saunagus and of course a large waterfront in the harbor with water safe to swim in all year round. Sauna bathing is a nice way to spend time with friends and family in a calm and relaxing environment and it brings people together.

Copenhagen’s winter bathing clubs with sauna facilities are difficult to use, since all of them require a membership. And to get a membership you need to be on a waiting list for years. Therefore, I have had a mission for the last few years to discover the saunas that are open for everyone.

Here is my guide to the best saunas in Copenhagen, which are open for the public and offer saunagus. Learn more about saunagus here.

Guide to the best saunas and saunagus
in Copenhagen

Øbro-hallen kurbad – Traditional bath house in neoclassical style
A beautiful SPA with steam sauna, spa bath, hot chairs and Finnish sauna in Denmark’s oldest public bath. Saunagus takes place several times a week in the public bath and does not require a ticket to the SPA. Enjoy a cool thrill from the cold water shower on the roof terrace between sessions in the sauna.

Price SPA: 110kr weekdays / 150kr weekend
Price saunagus: 45kr + entrance ticket to the public bath

Sjællandsgade bad – Bohemian bath house
Bathhouse run by volunteers who are passionate about bathing culture. The bathing is a social event and the bathhouse is a cozy meeting place with bathtubs standing in a row, shower cubicles, sauna and weekly saunagus.

Price – sauna incl. shower: 30kr
Price – bathtub incl. shower: 60kr
Price saunagus: 80kr

Frederiksberg kurbad – World class saunagus in relaxing SPA
An atmospheric SPA with infrared sauna, massage chairs, jacuzzi, steam sauna and floating in salt water pool at purchase of an additional ticket. Two sessions of aromatherapy saunagus are included in the price, held by some of Denmark’s most skilled gusmasters.

Price: 178kr

Butchers heat – Winter bathing & Copenhagen’s warmest sauna
Mobile sauna truck with weekly saunagus on Refshaleøen and Svanemøllen beach, as well as popup events in Copenhagen harbor. Here you can enjoy Copenhagen’s hottest sauna and a dip in the sea / harbor between the saunagus sessions. This one is for heat-lovers who are in it for the kick.

Price: 145kr

Sofiebadet – 1910’s ambiance SPA
Visiting the old bath house is like stepping into the 1910s. The SPA is decorated in marble with old-fashioned copper showers and bathtubs. Here you will find hot tubs, cold water tubs, steam sauna, sauna and hammam. Saunagus is held every Tuesday and is included in the ticket. Wine and beer can be bought to enjoy in the atmospheric locale.

Price: 200kr

DGI byens saunagus – Early morning saunagus & swimming pool
The large public bath Vandkulturhuset next to Hovedbanegården offers, in addition to several swimming pools, weekly saunagus as well as morning saunagus every Thursday. A great way to start the day with rounds of saunagus sessions and a refreshing cold bucket of water over the body on the outdoor patio.

Price: 40kr + entrance ticket to the public bath

Just want to enjoy an outdoor sauna and a dip in the harbor?
Go to La Banchina restaurant and bar on Refshaleøen where you can use the on site panoramic barrel sauna with a view over Copenhagen harbor for 50kr.

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København har meget at byde på med hensyn til badekultur, vinterbadning og sauna. I byen findes mange dejlige offentlige badehus og kurbad der tilbyder saunagus. Og så findes havnen med vand, der er sikkert at svømme i hele året.

Saunabad er en dejlig måde at spendere tid sammen med venner og familie i et roligt og afslappet miljø og det bringer folk sammen.

At benytte sig af en af Københavns vinterbadeforeninger med sauna-faciliteter er vanskeligt, da alle kræver medlemskab. Og for at få et medlemskab skal du stå på venteliste i årevis. Derfor har jeg haft en mission i de sidste par år at opdage de saunaer, der er åbne for alle.

Her er min guide til de bedste saunaer i København, som alle er åbne for offentligheden og tilbyder saunagus. Læs om hvad er saunagus her.

Guide til de bedste saunaer og saunagus
i København:

Øbro-hallen kurbad – Traditionelt kurbad i neoklassisk stil
Et smukt kurbad med bland andet spabassin, dampsauna, varmestole og finsk sauna i Danmarks ældste svømmehal. Saunagus foregår flere gange ugentligt i svømmehallen og kræver ikke billet til kurbadet. Nyd det kolde gys fra den isnende bruser på tagterassen mellem sessionerne i saunaen.

Pris kurbad: 110kr hverdag / 150kr weekend
Pris saunagus: 45kr + indgangsbillet til svømmehallen

Sjællandsgade bad – Bohemisk badehus
Badehus drevet af frivillige som brænder for badekultur. Her er badningen en social begivenhed og badehuset et hyggeligt mødested med badekar på række, brusekabiner, sauna og ugentlige saunagus.

Pris – sauna inkl. brusebad: 30kr
Pris – karbad inkl. brusebad: 60kr
Pris saunagus: 80kr

Frederiksberg kurbad – Saunagus i verdensklasse i afslappet miljø
Et atmosfærisk kurbad med infrarød sauna, massagestole, jacuzzi, dampsauna og adgang til saltvandsbassin ved køb af tillægsbillet. To sessioner saunagus er inkluderet i prisen med nogle af Danmarks dygtigste gusmestre.

Pris: 178kr

Butchers heat – Vinterbadning & Københavns varmeste sauna
Mobil saunabil som ugentlig holder saunagus på Refshaleøen og Svanemøllen strand, samt popup events i Københavns havn. Her får du Københavns varmeste saunagus med brændeovn og bad i havet / havnen mellem saunagus sessionerne.

Pris: 145kr  

Sofiebadet – Saunabadning til klavertoner i 1910’s atmosfære
At besøge den gamle badeanstalt er som at træde ind i 1910’erne. Kurbadet er indrettet i marmor med gammeldags kobber brusere og badekar. Her findes badetønde, koldtvandskar, dampsauna, sauna og hammam. Saunagus afholdes fast hver tirsdag og er inkluderet i billetten. Der kan købes vin, bobler og øl til ekstra hygge i de atmosfæriske rum.

Pris: 200kr

DGI byen Vandkulturhuset – Tidlig morgengus i svømmehal
Vandkulturhuset ved siden af Hovedbanegården tilbyder udover flere bassiner til svømning ugentlige saunagus samt morgengus hver torsdag. En dejlig måde at starte dagen på med flere omgange gus og en opfriskende kold spand vand over kroppen på den udendørs terrasse.

Pris: 40kr + indgangsbillet til Vandkulturhuset  

Vil du bare nyde en udendørs sauna og en dukkert i havnen?
Tag til La Banchina restaurant og bar på Refshaleøen, hvor du kan bruge deres sauna tønde med panorama udsigt over Københavns havn til 50kr.

BUTCHERS HEAT SAUNA TRUCK

Butchers Heat is Copenhagen’s perhaps hottest sauna, and after an hour’s saunagus with a dip in the sea in between sessions, the mood is high and the mind calm. Butchers Heat sauna truck is the place to be for sauna enthusiasts and winter bathers looking for an intense sauna experience in an urban environment.

A sauna on wheels – The old military van which houses Butchers Heat has been furnished with a cosy wood-burning sauna. The mobile sauna can seat 12 people and arranges saunagus at various locations in the Copenhagen harbor with talented gusmasters. Weekly sessions are held on Wednesdays and Thursdays;

Wednesdays on Refshaleøen, in Margereteholmen
harbor next to CopenHill ski slope
At 18:00, 19:00 & 20:00

Thursdays at Svanemøllen beach
At 18:00, 19:00 & 20:00

On Sundays, frequent pop-ups are held in different locations in and outside Copenhagen

Price: 145kr
The price includes water and snacks during
the breaks between each saunagus

It is possible to rent Butchers Heat for private events.

See my guide to Copenhagen’s best saunas here.
Learn more about saunagus here.

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Butchers Heat er Københavns måske varmeste sauna, og efter en times saunagus af tre sessioner med havdyp mellem hver gus er humøret højt og sindet i ro. Butchers Heat saunatruck er en drøm for sauna entusiaster og vinterbadere som leder efter en intens saunaoplevelse i urban miljø.

Den gamle militære mandskabsvogn er blevet indrettet med en hyggelig sauna med brændeovn. Den mobile sauna har plads til 12 personer og afholder saunagus på forskellige locations i det københavnske havnemiljø med dygtige gusmestere. Faste sessioner afholdes onsdage og torsdage nærmest hver uge;

Onsdage på Refshaleøen, i Margereteholmen
havn ved siden af CopenHill Amager bakke
Kl 18:00, 19:00 & 20:00

Torsdage ved Svanemøllen strand
Kl 18:00, 19:00 & 20:00

Søndage afholdes popup events forskellige steder i og udenfor København

Pris: 145kr
Prisen er for en time og inkluderer 3 x Gus
med vand og snacks i pauserne

Det er mulig at leje Butchers Heat til private arrangementer.

Se min guide til Københavns bedste saunaer her.
Læs om hvad er saunagus her.

WHAT IS SAUNAGUS?

Sauna culture is growing in Copenhagen. There are several public baths, SPAs and mobile saunas with saunagus, and many Copenhageners enjoy taking a dip in the city harbor all year round.

Saunagus (Aufguss in German) is an aromatherapy ritual in the sauna, where a Gusmester (‘steam master’) pours water with essential oils on the hot sauna stones. It creates hot steam, which the Gusmester distributes through the room by swinging a towel. It is an intense experience, varying in style depending on the Gusmester. There is often music and you enjoy the ritual in silence. The essential oils provide a scent and atmosphere to the room with varying effects of well-being, relaxation and tranquility.

Saunagus usually lasts an hour and consists of 3 sessions of 10-15 minutes duration. During the breaks you shower in cold water or jump into the sea.

The health benefits of sauna and winter bathing is a fact to many Scandinavians. Saunagus is not only a nice relaxing experience -a weekly gus during the cold and dark months of the year can also keep the winter blues away.

See my guide to Copenhagen’s best saunas with saunagus here.

Saunadome sauna, Refshaleøen

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Sauna- og badekultur vokser i København. I dag findes et stort udbud af mobile saunaer, kurbad og svømmehaller med saunagus, og mange københavnerne springer gerne i havnen året om for en tur i bølgen.

Hvad er saunagus?

Saunagus er aromaterapi i sauna, hvor en Gusmester hælder vand med æteriske olier på de varme saunasten. Det skaber varm damp som Gusmesteren fordeler i rummet ved at svinge et håndklæde. Det er en meget speciel oplevelse som varierer afhængig af Gusmesterens stil og smag. Der spilles ofte musik og ritualet nydes i stilhed. De æteriske olier giver en duft og stemning til rummet med varierende virkning af velvær, afslapning og ro.

Saunagus varer i regel en time og består af 3 sessions af 10-15 minutters varighed. I pauserne skyller man sig i koldt vand eller springer i havet. Når du prøver saunagus første gang, kan det anbefales at starte med at sidde på de nederste bænke i saunaen. Sørg for at drikke rigelig med vand før og under sessionerne for at ikke dehydrere i varmen.

Sjællandsgade bad i København tilbyder flere ugentlige saunagus

I de Skandinaviske lande oplever mange sundhedsmæssige fordele ved jævnlig sauna og vinterbad. For mig er saunagus ikke kun en dejlig afslappende oplevelse, ugentlig saunagus i de kolde og mørke måneder på året holder også vintertrætheden væk og gør huden blød.

Se min guide til Københavns bedste saunaer med saunagus her.

OFELIA PLADS

Where:
Kvæsthusbroen, at the bottom of Sankt Annæ Plads

Ofelia Plads is Copenhagen’s most central spot for a dip in the harbor, only 5 minutes by walking from Nyhavn. The public venue is built on water, consisting of a 275 meter long concrete pier starting at the Royal Theatre building. Here you find “the Kissing Stair” where you can sit on the beautiful wooden stairway, with steps disappearing under water level.

The bathing spot offers street food, concerts, art installations, an underground car park and plenty of space for hanging out – with views to the opera house and the royal quarters. Ofelia Plads has a permanent bar with sun chairs, serving drinks and coffee. Grab food from one of the food trucks or bring your own picnic and blanket.

See my favourite Copenhagen beaches and bathing spots here.

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Hvor:
Kvæsthusbroen, ved enden af Sankt Annæ Plads

Ofelia Plads er Københavns mest centrale badested, beliggende kun 5 minutter til fods fra Nyhavn. Pladsen er bygget på vandet, og består af en 275 meter lang mole i forlængelse af Skuespilhuset. I starten af betonmolen ligger Kyssetrappen, en smuk trætrappe til at sidde og nyde et øjeblik i solen, med trin som forsvinder ned under vandoverfladen.

På Ofelia Plads finder du gademad, koncerter, kunstinstallationer, en underjordisk parkeringsplads og masser af plads til at hænge ud -med udsigt til operahuset og det kongelige kvarter. Pladsen har en permanent bar med liggestole og servering af drinks og kaffe. Køb frokost fra en foodtruck, eller medbring din egen picnic og tæppe.

Se mine favoritter blandt Københavns strande og badesteder her.

SLUSEHOLMEN WATERFRONT

Where:
Copenhagen’s new canal district lies between Sjællandsbroen and Teglholmen.

At Sluseholmen you are always close to water, pick your favorite spot from one of the many bathing jetties and seaside docks for a dip in the sea. At Sluseholmen harbor bath next to the Metropolis building you can bathe under supervision during summerseason in June to September. During winter, you must be a member of the Bathing company to use the sauna and pools for winter bathing.

The area is still developing, with new buildings and outdoor spaces popping up. Sluseholmen’s cozy canals, bridges and character-filled facades have made the area known for its architecture, also outside Denmark.

See my favorite Copenhagen beaches and bathing spots here.

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Hvor:
Københavns nye kanalby ligger mellem Sjællandsbroen og Teglholmen.

På Sluseholmen er man altid helt tæt på vandkanten, vælg din favorit blandt de mange badebroer for en dukkert i havnen. På Sluseholmen havnebad ved siden af Metropolis byggeriet kan man bade under opsyn i sommerperioden juni til september. I vintersæsonen skal man være medlem af Badekompagniet Sluseholmen for at kunne bruge havnebadets sauna og bassiner til vinterbadning.

Området er stadig under udvikling, med nye bygninger og områder som skyder op. Sluseholmens hyggelige kanaler, broer og karakterfyldte facader har gjort området kendt for sin arkitektur, også uden for Danmarks grænser.

Se mine favoritter blandt Københavns strande og badesteder her.

BABY BABY BAR

Baby Baby Bar is a swimming spot, pop-up bar and event space at the end of the first basin of Refshaleøen. The small bar is located next to the white sculptures overlooking Langelinie on opposite side of the harbor. It is one of the best spots in Copenhagen to enjoy the sunset with a glass of wine.

Take a swim in the clean basin without worrying about the harbor traffic, sunbathe on the floating jetty or ride the on-site water slide.

Location: Refshalevej 147, 1432 København K
Opening hours:
May-September, depending on weather

The large white sculptures at the end of the pier next to Baby Baby Bar are made by refugees and symbolize life in exile.

The area of Refshaleøen has a lot to offer, also worth visiting is neighbour Reffen street food market, La Banchina bar and restaurant or wander off to find other hidden local bars and cafés in an industrial setting with the most gorgeous view over Copenhagen harbor.

Get here: Bus 9A to end station Refshaleøen or harbor bus to Refshaleøen.

See my favourite Copenhagen beaches and bathing spots here.

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Baby Baby Bar er et badested, pop-up bar og event space ved enden af Søndre Refshalebassin. Den lille bar ligger ved siden af hvide skulpturer med udsigt over Langelinie på den anden side af havnen. Det er et af de bedste steder i København at nyde solnedgangen med et glas vin.

Tag en svømmetur i den rene bassin uden at bekymre dig om havnetrafikken, solbade på badebroen eller kør en tur i vandrutschebanen.

Adresse: Refshalevej 147, 1432 København K
Åbningstider:
Maj-september, afhængigt af vejret

De store hvide skulpturer i enden af molen ved siden af Baby Baby Bar er lavet af flygtninge og symboliserer livet i eksil.

Refshaleøen har meget at byde på, besøg også nabo baren La Banchina, Reffen gademadsmarked eller gå en tur for at finde andre lokale barer og caféer i en industriel ramme med den mest fantastiske udsigt over Københavns havn.

Find vej: Bus 9A til endestation Refshaleøen eller havnebus til Refshaleøen.

Se mine favoritter blandt Københavns strande og badesteder her.

DRAGØR SØBAD

Where:
10 minutes walk from Dragør harbor,
located behind Dragør Fort
Location: Batterivej 15, 2791 Dragør

The beautiful sea bathing facility in Dragør is a year-round destination -in summertime for a dip in the sea overlooking the Øresund Bridge and Malmö -and in winter season for a cup of coffee on the jetty. You can go for a swim all year, but you have to walk far out because of the shallow water.

1 May – 31 August is summer season with services and supervision in the period from 7:00 to 17:00. Admission is 20kr for adults and 10kr for children. During summer, outdoor yoga is also offered at the jetty once a week.

During winter, access to Dragør Søbad is free.

Get here from Copenhagen: Dragør is located 15km from Copenhagen city centre. Take bus 350S or go by bike or car.

See my favourite Copenhagen beaches and bathing spots here.

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Hvor:
10 minutters gang fra Dragør havn,
beliggende bag Dragør Fort
Adresse: Batterivej 15, 2791 Dragør

Det smukke badeanlæg i Dragør er et helårs udflugtssted -om sommeren til en dukkert i havet med udsigt over Øresundsbroen og Malmö -og i vintersæsonen for en kop kaffe på badebroen. Du kan tage en svømmetur hele året, men man skal langt ud før vandet bliver dybt.

Perioden 1 maj – 31 august er sommersæson med service samt opsyn i tidsrummet 7:00-17:00. Entré koster 20kr for voksne og 10kr for børn. I denne periode tilbydes også udendørs yoga på badebroen en gang om ugen.

Resten av året er der fri adgang til Dragør Søbad.

Find vej fra København: Dragør ligger 15 km fra Københavns centrum. Tag bus 350S, cyklen eller bilen.

Se mine favoritter blandt Københavns strande og badesteder her.

KRØYERS BAD-PLADS

Where:
At the end of the pedestrian and bicycle bridge Inderhavnsbroen opposite to Nyhavn, on Christianshavn side of the harbor.

Take a swim overlooking Nyhavn with a backdrop of awardwinning architecture. There is plenty of space on the sunny wooden jetty along the waterfront. Just around the corner is Broens Gadekøkken, where you can enjoy street food and drinks outside in sun loungers or benches.

Krøyers Plads on the North Atlantic pier has a long history of seafaring and trade, and today the island serves as a meeting place. Many of the several hundred years old warehouses still stand to this day, nowadays containing restaurants, the Arctic Institute and the Embassy of Iceland.

See my favorite Copenhagen beaches and bathing spots here.

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Hvor:
For enden af gang- og cykelbroen Inderhavnsbroen overfor Nyhavn, på Christianshavn siden af havnen.

Tag en svømmetur i havnen med udsigt over Nyhavn. Ved Krøyers Plads er der masser af plads på den solrige brygge langs vandkanten og bygningerne i prisvindende arkitektur. Rundt om hjørnet ligger Broens Gadekøkken hvor man kan nyde mad og drinks udenfor på bænke eller i liggestole.

Krøyers Plads på Nordatlantens Brygge har lang historie af havfart og handel, og i dag fungerer holmen som et mødested og badested. Mange af de flere hundrede år gamle pakhuse står stadig og rummer i dag bl.a. restauranter, Arktisk institut og Islands ambassade.

Se mine favoritter blandt Københavns strande og badesteder her.

AMAGER STRANDPARK

Where:
Amager Beach stretches along the coastline from metro station Øresund in the north to Femøren in the south.

Copenhagen Riviera is located only 5 km from the city centre, easily accessible by metro. Along the 2 km white sand beach, the coastline is moved out in the form of an artificial island, creating safe bathing conditions in the lagoon. From the outer beach you can enjoy the view of the Oresund Bridge and all the way to Sweden on the other side of Øresund.

Amager Beach has amenities such as toilet, lifeguard, kiosk and kayak- and SUP rentals. In the northern tip of the beach the seaside bath Helgoland is located, which is free to use during the summer season from start May to end September. During the winter season, membership is required to use the on-site sauna and participate in winter bathing.

See my favourite Copenhagen beaches and bathing spots here.

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Hvor:
Amager Strand strækker sig langs kysten fra metrostation Øresund i nord til Femøren i syd.

Københavns riviera ligger kun 5 km fra indre by, let tilgængelig med metro. Langs den 2 km lange strand er kystlinjen fremskudt i form af en kunstig ø, hvilket skaber sikre bademuligheder i lagunen. Ud mod Øresund kan man nyde udsigten til Øresundsbroen og hele vejen til Sverige på den anden side af sundet.

Amager strandpark er et kommunalt badeanlæg med faciliteter som toilet, livredder og kiosk. Der findes udlejning af bland andet kajak og SUP. I starten av stranden ligger badeanstalten Helgoland som er åben til fri benyttelse i sommersæsonen fra 1 maj til 30 september. I vintersæsonen kræves medlemskab i vinterbadeforeningen for at benytte badeanlæggets sauna og deltage i vinterbadning.

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LA BANCHINA – SAUNA & SUN

One of the hottest spots in Copenhagen, and no wonder why! La Banchina, located on the islet of Refshaleøen, has an amazing outdoors space for hanging out with floating wooden piers on the water and on-site sauna. A perfect retreat for swimming and sunbathing, with a restaurant and bar offering organic food, snacks and wine. Yes it will be packed and yes I will be totally worth it!

La Banchina is very much Copenhagen to me – with its simplicity, accessibility and beautiful surroundings. Housed in an old wooden guardhouse with the most amazing ambiance and view overlooking the harbor. Food is delicious and simple at reasonable price. I love coming here –in summertime for wine and hanging out with friends in the late afternoon sun –and in winter season for a warming coffee, a visit in the sauna and a refreshing dip in the sea.

La Banchina restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner every day of the week. No reservations in summer season, the food can be enjoyed inside the small building or outside at the benches or piers. In winter season the 16 seat restaurant offer tasting menus, and booking is required to be guaranteed a spot.

The on-site barrel sauna with a panoramic view overlooking the water is open every day, at a cost of 50kr per person.

Location: Refshalevej 141, 1432 København K
Opening hours:
Every day 8:00-23.00

If you come and it’s too crowded –visit the neighbour bar Baby Baby, Reffen street food market or one of the other hot spots in the booming area Refshaleøen.

Get here: Bus 9A to end station Refshaleøen or harbor bus to Refshaleøen.

See my favourite Copenhagen spots to hang out here.
See my guide to Copenhagen’s best saunas here.

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Et af Københavns absolutte hotspots de seneste år. La Banchina, beliggende på Refshaleøen, har et udendørs område til at hænge ud med badebroer på vandet og sauna tønde. Et perfekt tilflugtssted for svømning og solbadning med restaurant og bar, der tilbyder økologisk mad, snacks og vin.

La Banchina er meget København for mig – med sin enkelhed, tilgængelighed og smukke omgivelser. Den gamle blå træbygning har den mest fantastiske stemning og udsigt til havnen. Maden er lækker og enkel til rimelige priser. Jeg elsker at komme her – om sommeren til vin og at hænge ud med venner i den sene eftermiddagssol – og i vintersæsonen for en kaffe på kajen, et besøg i saunaen og en dukkert i havnen.

Restauranten La Banchina tilbyder morgenmad, frokost og middag hver dag uden reservation i sommersæsonen. Maden kan nydes i den lille bygning eller på udendørs bænke eller badebro. I vintersæsonen tilbyder restauranten smagsmenuer, og reservation er nødvendig for at være garanteret en plads.

Saunaen med panorama udsigt over Københavns havn er åben hver dag til 50kr/person.

Adresse: Refshalevej 141, 1432 København K
Åbningstider:
Hver dag 8:00-23.00

Hvis La Banchina er overfyldt – besøg nabobaren Baby Baby, Reffen street food marked eller en af de mange hot spots i det blomstrende område Refshaleøen.

Find vej: Bus 9A til endestation Refshaleøen eller havnebus til Refshaleøen.

Se mine bedste sted til hygge i København her.
Se min guide til Københavns bedste saunaer her.

CHRISTIANIA BEACH

Where:
Christiania waterfront
Refshalevej 20, København K

Located in the Freetown Christiania area, the bohemian and relaxed vibe is a fact. This is a place for swimming and sunbathing, in the nude or dressed at your choice. Everyone is welcome, and on a sunny day the small strip of sand gets packed with people of all ages.

The water is shallow and you can swim over to Holmen on the other side of the canal. The spot is beautifully placed in the lush nature part of Christiania, which by itself is worth exploring.

Get here: Bus 9A stop at Bodenhoffs plads – walk 800m down Refshalevej.

See my favorite Copenhagen beaches and bathing spots here.

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Hvor:
Christiania strand
Refshalevej 20, København K

Takket være beliggenheden i fristaden Christiania er atmosfæren på Christiania strand bohemsk og afslappet. Stranden er et godt sted til svømning og solbadning, med eller uden badetøjet på. Alle er velkomne, og på en solskinsdag bliver den lille stribe sand pakket af mennesker i alle aldre.

Vandet er lavt, og man kan svømme over til Holmen på den anden side af kanalen. Badestedet har en smuk beliggenhed i det frodige naturområde som udgør største del af Christiania, og som i sig selv er vel vært at udforske.

Find vej: Bus 9A til Bodenhoffs plads –gå 800m ned Refshalevej.

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HAVNEVIGEN BEACH

Where:
Between Amager fælled and Amager Rowing
and Kayak club.

Last year the artificial beach opened at the southernmost end of Islands Brygge. I stumbled upon it while biking through the new neighborhood that was under construction when, with great surprise, I was suddenly dazzled by a white sand beach. Havnevigen beach is located in a newly established bay, surrounded by an exclusive neighborhood. So far, there is a café next to the beach and the local area is continuously being developed.

Havnevigen gives Amager beach competition for sunbathers and swimmers, with its central location and modern surroundings. The beach is private but with public access.

See my favorite Copenhagen beaches and bathing spots here.

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Hvor:
Mellem Amager fælled og Amager Ro-og Kajakklub.

I sidste år åbnede den kunstige strand i den sydligste ende af Havnestaden. Jeg faldt over den på en cykeltur i den nye bydel, når jeg med stor overraskelse pludselig blev blændet af en hvid sandstrand. Havnevigen strand ligger i en nyetableret vig, omgivet af et helt nyopført og eksklusivt nabolag. Ind til videre findes et café ved vandkanten og lokalområdet udvikles løbende.

Havnevigen giver Amager strand konkurrence om badegæsterne, med sin centrale beliggenhed og moderne omgivelser. Stranden er privat område, men med offentlig adgang.

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KALVEBOD BRYGGE

Where:
Kalvebod Brygge stretches along the waterfront from Langebro bridge to Bernstorffsgade.

This excellent bathing spot in the Copenhagen harbor is one of the most accessible from Vesterbro and the city center, yet rarely overcrowded. Located less than 1km from Copenhagen central station Hovedbanegården.

At Kalvebod brygge you can enjoy the sun from morning to afternoon. For sunshine in late afternoon to evening, head over the bridge to the opposite side of the canal, where the popular bathing area Islands brygge is located.

Beyond swimming and sunbathing, the promenade offers an outdoor gym, kayak and SUP rental, a kayak water slide and a small outdoor café in summertime.

See my favorite Copenhagen beaches and bathing spots here.

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Hvor:
Kalvebod bølge strækker sig langs havnekanten fra Langebro til Bernstorffsgade.

Dette fantastiske badested i Københavns havn er et af de mest tilgængelige fra Vesterbro og indre by, men alligevel sjældent overcrowded. Bryggen er beliggende mindre end 1 km fra Hovedbanegården.

På Kalvebod brygge kan du nyde solen fra morgen til eftermiddag. For sol fra eftermiddag til aften, gå over broen til den modsatte side af kanalen, til det populære havnebad Islands brygge.

Ud over svømning og solbadning tilbyder havnepromenaden udendørs gym, leje af kajak og SUP, kajakrutsjebane og en lille udendørs café om sommeren.

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