Nordhavn – modern city life & waterfront experiences

Swimmers at the Kronløbsbassinet in Nordhavn

Nordhavn is Copenhagen’s new district, where modern architecture, cafés, and waterfront experiences blend together in an open and vibrant urban space. Here, you can stroll along the quays and promenades, past the harbor baths, restaurants, and new urban spaces that invite you to take in the city at a more leisurely pace.

Whether you’re in the mood for a stroll along the waterfront, a dip in the harbor, or a break in the sun, Nordhavn offers experiences that blend city life with nature. The area is constantly evolving and features everything from iconic buildings to hidden spots by the water.

Explore Nordhavn, with its squares and plazas, cafés, and restaurants, and discover your own favorites in a neighborhood where Copenhagen opens up to the sea.

Squares & Public Spaces in Nordhavn >

4,800square meters

Gothenburg Square

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At Göteborg Plads, modern architecture and landscape design come together to create a vibrant urban space for both residents and visitors.
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The Crown Race Basin

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The Kronløbsbassinet in Nordhavn is a floating urban space featuring bridges, water, and views, where the harbor, architecture, and recreational areas blend seamlessly.
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Torv, Århusgade

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A new, small square on Århusgade with trees, benches, and a café-like atmosphere that invites you to relax, linger, and chat under the open sky.
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Orientkaj Playground

Orientkaj Playground

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Orientkaj Activity Plaza is a sensory and inclusive urban space located beneath the metro in Nordhavn, offering space for play, physical activity, and relaxation.
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Hamburg Square

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Hamborg Plads is an open and bright urban space with benches, trees, and a lively atmosphere, located near the waterfront, the metro, shopping, and the modern neighborhoods of Nordhavn.

Places in Nordhavn >

Nordhavn Point

Nordhavnstippen is a wild and open natural area with lakes, trails, and grasslands, where the city’s edge meets undisturbed tranquility.

The Playground

Legehavet is a lovely little playground on Antwerpengade in Nordhavn, designed to look like a capsized cargo ship.

Pocket Park at BIG HQ

At the end of Sundkaj lies a small, architecturally designed pocket park with landscaping, where the sea and high-rise buildings meet in harmony of form and tranquility.

Lüders Confectionery

Konditaget Lüders in Nordhavn is a rooftop space featuring views, fitness facilities, climbing walls, and a lounge area at a height of 24 meters.
Tiny Church - The Dodecagon

The Dodecagon

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The Twelve-Sided Building in Nordhavn is a small wooden church and cultural pavilion with an open interior, ocean views, and space for quiet reflection, conversation, and fellowship.
Umbrellas in the Århusgade neighborhood

The Århusgade Neighborhood

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The Århusgade neighborhood is the vibrant heart of Nordhavn, featuring cafés, restaurants, and specialty shops in a new urban space steeped in raw, industrial history.

Food & Drink in Nordhavn >

Café

Palmares Bike Café and Bike Fit

Nordhavn
Cultural Center

Odds & Ends, Tunnelfabrikken

Nordhavn
Coffee shop

Norfolk

Nordhavn
Takeout, Bakery

The Layer Cake House

Nordhavn
Restaurant, Takeout

Banzo Nordhavn

Nordhavn
Restaurant

Sushi Anaba

Nordhavn
Café, Coffee Shop

Café Nordø

Nordhavn
Fast Food, Takeout, Restaurant

Hija de Sanchez Cantina

Nordhavn
Café, Takeout

Joe & the Juice

Nordhavn
Restaurant, Takeout

Sushi Nord

Nordhavn
Cultural Center, Restaurant

Noon Eatery

Nordhavn
Café, Cultural Center, Restaurant, Hotel

Nordhus

Nordhavn
Restaurant

Silo Restaurant

Nordhavn
Ice Cream Shop, Café

Mazaco Café

Nordhavn
Restaurant

Fanico

Nordhavn
Takeout, Restaurant

Pier 3

Nordhavn
Restaurant

The Dockside Café

Nordhavn
Coffee Shop, Takeout, Café

Original Coffee

Nordhavn
Café, Takeout, Coffee Shop

Original Coffee

Nordhavn
Takeout, Fast Food

Hot dog stand and open-faced sandwiches

Nordhavn
Café

Wulff & Konstali

Nordhavn
Wine Bar

The Central – Husted Wine

Nordhavn
Restaurant, Fast Food

Buddha Bowl

Nordhavn
Restaurant

Restaurant VIE

Nordhavn
Beer Bar

OPEN Nordhavn

Nordhavn
Coffee shop

La Cabra

Nordhavn
Wine Bar

Vie Bar

Nordhavn
Restaurant

ESSE Restaurant

Nordhavn
Café

Atelier September

Nordhavn
Fast Food, Takeout, Restaurant

Ramen Hokkaido

Nordhavn
Takeout, Café

Matcha MORI

Nordhavn
Fast Food, Takeout, Restaurant

Seoul Korean BBQ

Nordhavn
Fast Food, Restaurant

Gaza Grill

Nordhavn
Bakery, Café

Andersen & Maillard

Nordhavn
Fast Food, Takeout, Restaurant

JAGGER

Nordhavn
Ice cream shop

Isotek

Nordhavn
Fast Food, Takeout, Restaurant

Corsa Pizza

Nordhavn
Restaurant

Kini Kini

Nordhavn
Coffee Shop, Takeout, Café

Original Coffee

Nordhavn
Restaurant

Akmë

Nordhavn
Restaurant, Takeout

John & Woo

Nordhavn

Art & Culture in Nordhavn >

Church
Tiny Church - The Dodecagon

Tiny Church – The Dodecagon

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Nordhavn

Tiny Church – Tolvkanten is Hans Egede’s Church’s small, mobile worship space located at the tip of Nordhavn.
Cultural Center

Odds & Ends, Tunnelfabrikken

Nordhavn
Gallery, Arts and Crafts

The Container Academy

Nordhavn
Cultural Center, Restaurant

Noon Eatery

Nordhavn

Terminal 13

Nordhavn
Café, Cultural Center, Restaurant, Hotel

Nordhus

Nordhavn
Festival

Copenhagen Jazz Festival

Nordhavn, Østerbro
Movie theater

BIG BIO

Nordhavn

Accommodations in Nordhavn

Hotel

Residence Inn by Marriott

Nordhavn
Hotel

Fairfield by Marriott

Nordhavn
Hotel

Hotel Frihavnen

Nordhavn
Hotel

Comwell Copenhagen Portside

Nordhavn
Hotel

The Krane

Nordhavn
Hotel

Audo House

Nordhavn
Hotel

Adina Copenhagen

Nordhavn
Café, Cultural Center, Restaurant, Hotel

Nordhus

Nordhavn
Hotel

STAY

Nordhavn

Events in Nordhavn >

03.10.2026

Refashion Days 2026

Nordhus

Come join us when Re:Wair hosts a festival day focused on sustainable fashion, creativity, and community.
04.10.2026

Muld: Church and Art Walk 2026

Hans Egede Church, Tiny Church – Tolvkanten, St. James Church, David's Church, Zion Church, Taksigelseskirken, Frihavn Church

Take an art walk through seven different churches in Østerbro and Nordhavn when they open their doors for the MULD exhibition.
07.10.2026
Singing Woman - Community Sing-Along at Nordhus

Sing-Along at Nordhus

Nordhus

Join us for a sing-along in the Århusgade neighborhood when singer Christina Birksø strikes up the music on the piano at Nordhus.
31.10.2026
Photos of children dressed up for Halloween in Nordhavn

Halloween

Hamborg Square, Nordhavn

Halloween in Nordhavn is a tradition where shops and residents come together to create a spooky evening for young and old alike.
04.11.2026
Singing Woman - Community Sing-Along at Nordhus

Sing-Along at Nordhus

Nordhus

Join us for a sing-along in the Århusgade neighborhood when singer Christina Birksø strikes up the music on the piano at Nordhus.
02.12.2026
Singing Woman - Community Sing-Along at Nordhus

Sing-Along at Nordhus

Nordhus

Join us for a sing-along in the Århusgade neighborhood when singer Christina Birksø strikes up the music on the piano at Nordhus.
14.02.2027

Shrovetide at Legehavet

Legehavet, Nordhavn

A small, delightful, and well-attended Shrovetide event at the “Legehavet” playground on Antwerpengade in Nordhavn.

Events in the Cultural District >

23.09.2026

Community Dinner at Kildevæld Cultural Center

Kildevæld Cultural Center

Come join us for a community dinner at Kildevæld Cultural Center, which welcomes you every Wednesday for a cozy atmosphere, good food, and fellowship.
28.09.2026

Communal Meal at Café Svanen

The Café at Svanemøllehallen

Come join us for a communal dinner in Svanemøllehallen’s secret courtyard and enjoy an evening of good food and fellowship.
30.09.2026

Community Dinner at Kildevæld Cultural Center

Kildevæld Cultural Center

Come join us for a community dinner at Kildevæld Cultural Center, which welcomes you every Wednesday for a cozy atmosphere, good food, and fellowship.
01.10.2026
Preppers Workshop at Østerbrohuset's Local Recycling Center

Preppers Workshop

Østerbro House

Østerbrohuset invites you to a workshop where you’ll learn how to preserve summer produce and extend the taste of summer.
03.10.2026

Muld: Church and Art Walk 2026

Hans Egede Church

Take an art walk through seven different churches in Østerbro and Nordhavn when they open their doors for the MULD exhibition.
03.10.2026

Refashion Days 2026

Nordhus

Come join us when Re:Wair hosts a festival day focused on sustainable fashion, creativity, and community.
04.10.2026
Flea Market. The City's Flea Market

The City's Fleas

Ingrid Jespersen Square, Østerbro

Byens Lopper is taking over the gravel lot at Ingrid Jespersen's Square with a flea market, a coffee cart, and a cozy atmosphere.
04.10.2026

Muld: Church and Art Walk 2026

Hans Egede Church, Tiny Church – Tolvkanten, St. James Church, David's Church, Zion Church, Taksigelseskirken, Frihavn Church

Take an art walk through seven different churches in Østerbro and Nordhavn when they open their doors for the MULD exhibition.
06.10.2026

Aunt Zilette's Kids' Swing

Staffed playground in Kildevældsparken, Østerbro

Enjoy a fun-filled family concert at the supervised playground in Kildevældsparken when Aunt Zilette comes to visit.
07.10.2026
Singing Woman - Community Sing-Along at Nordhus

Sing-Along at Nordhus

Nordhus

Join us for a sing-along in the Århusgade neighborhood when singer Christina Birksø strikes up the music on the piano at Nordhus.
07.10.2026

Community Dinner at Kildevæld Cultural Center

Kildevæld Cultural Center

Come join us for a community dinner at Kildevæld Cultural Center, which welcomes you every Wednesday for a cozy atmosphere, good food, and fellowship.
11.10.2026
Flea Market. The City's Flea Market

The City's Fleas

Ingrid Jespersen Square, Østerbro

Byens Lopper is taking over the gravel lot at Ingrid Jespersen's Square with a flea market, a coffee cart, and a cozy atmosphere.
14.10.2026

Community Dinner at Kildevæld Cultural Center

Kildevæld Cultural Center

Come join us for a community dinner at Kildevæld Cultural Center, which welcomes you every Wednesday for a cozy atmosphere, good food, and fellowship.
21.10.2026

Community Dinner at Kildevæld Cultural Center

Kildevæld Cultural Center

Come join us for a community dinner at Kildevæld Cultural Center, which welcomes you every Wednesday for a cozy atmosphere, good food, and fellowship.
28.10.2026

Community Dinner at Kildevæld Cultural Center

Kildevæld Cultural Center

Come join us for a community dinner at Kildevæld Cultural Center, which welcomes you every Wednesday for a cozy atmosphere, good food, and fellowship.
31.10.2026
Photos of children dressed up for Halloween in Nordhavn

Halloween

Hamborg Square, Nordhavn

Halloween in Nordhavn is a tradition where shops and residents come together to create a spooky evening for young and old alike.
31.10.2026

Flea Market at Remisen

The Depot

Bring your favorite flea market buddy to Remisen when Copenhagen’s coziest flea market opens its doors.
01.11.2026

Flea Market at Remisen

The Depot

Bring your favorite flea market buddy to Remisen when Copenhagen’s coziest flea market opens its doors.
04.11.2026
Singing Woman - Community Sing-Along at Nordhus

Sing-Along at Nordhus

Nordhus

Join us for a sing-along in the Århusgade neighborhood when singer Christina Birksø strikes up the music on the piano at Nordhus.
14.11.2026

Flea Market at Remisen

The Depot

Bring your favorite flea market buddy to Remisen when Copenhagen’s coziest flea market opens its doors.
15.11.2026

Flea Market at Remisen

The Depot

Bring your favorite flea market buddy to Remisen when Copenhagen’s coziest flea market opens its doors.
02.12.2026
Singing Woman - Community Sing-Along at Nordhus

Sing-Along at Nordhus

Nordhus

Join us for a sing-along in the Århusgade neighborhood when singer Christina Birksø strikes up the music on the piano at Nordhus.
02.12.2026

Christmas Concert with the Fredensborg Palace Church Girls' Choir

Hans Egede Church

Get into the Christmas spirit with the Fredensborg Palace Church Girls' Choir as they perform a concert in the beautiful surroundings of Hans Egede's Church.
05.12.2026

Christmas at Trianglen

Trianglen, Østerbro

Østerbro’s coziest Christmas market, featuring gifts, Christmas trees, jazz, a children’s choir, food, and drinks at Ingrid Jespersen’s Square.
14.02.2027

Shrovetide at Legehavet

Legehavet, Nordhavn

A small, delightful, and well-attended Shrovetide event at the “Legehavet” playground on Antwerpengade in Nordhavn.