Picture Gallery
Nyhavn as seen from Kongens Nytorv (The King's New Square). Kongens Nytorv is a large central square that binds several of the major sights of Copenhagen together.
Mindeankeret (The Memorial Anchor) at the entry to Nyhavn from Kongens Nytorv. The anchor is a memorial to the civilian sailors who lost their lives at sea during the Second World War.
The current anchor was placed and inaugurated in 1951. Before that, there was a wooden memorial from 1945, which was replaced by a marble anchor in 1948.
Nyhavn as it looks from the base of the canal.
The northern side, to the left in the picture, is the famous and interesting part of Nyhavn. But to get the best pictures you should walk on the southern side.
The exterior of the buildings at Nyhavn is in very good shape.
People relaxing at the canal, and in the background, there are several outdoor dining options.
It was the summer of 2020 so there were fewer people than normal at a touristy location like this.
Locals generally never visit Nyhavn, as is the case with most similar tourist traps around the world.
A tourist boat is arriving after a tour. You can take boat tours of Copenhagen from the base of the Nyhavn canal.
Skagen, as written on the grey house to the left, is a popular fishing town in Northern Denmark and it's also the northernmost town in the country.
Nyhavn as seen from Nyhavn Bridge.
Kongens Nytorv is seen in the background.
Nyhavn Canal was dug by Swedish prisoners of war between the years of 1670 and 1675.
The Northern side of Nyhavn from street level.
Despite the pandemic, it was still not completely empty.
Nyhavn is lined with seafood restaurants. Just remember that it's a tourist trap so the prices are high.
It's popular to sit on the side of the canal and just have a good time.
Some of the restaurants along Nyhavn.
Looking towards Kongens Nytorv.
There's no shortage of The Dannebrog (the common Danish name for their national flag) at Nyhavn. The Danish flag is considered to be the oldest continuously used flag in the world.
