Nyhavn
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History
Constructed under the reign of King Christian V, Copenhagen’s New Harbour was dug by Swedishprisoners from the Danish-Swedish war. Construction, which began in 1670, was completed three years later and the inauguration took place in 1673. The harbor led from the old city center of Kongens Nytorv


Visiting
A day in Nyhavn can be enjoyed on foot or by sitting outside at one of the many fine restaurants or bars offering up fine Danish Ale and traditional or modern Danish fare. Many people find a nice spot in the sun and share a drink with friends. This is arguably the best spot for people watching in the entire city. The backdrop of colorful facades and historic ships lining the canal make for a wonderful place to sit and let the day linger by. There are still some ships passing up and down the canal, but these days it is mostly tour boats offering a unique way of seeing the city of Copenhagen.New Harbour can easily be reached from anywhere in the city. A short 2.5 km walk from Copenhagen Central Station, or the Kongens Nytorv is a stop on the city's bus or metro lines. Canal tours can also be arranged here or in the city center.

Landmarks
Kongens Nytorv, at one end of New Harbour, is home to some of Copenghagen’s most famous buildings including the Royal Danish Theatre
The famous Danish writer, Hans Christian Andersen, was known to have lived at No. 18, No. 20, and spent twenty years living in No. 67.
New Harbour is also home to several veteran ships, and the inner section is the Museum Harbour, where ships of historical importance and now kept by the Danish National Museum. Nyhavn Bridge, originally built out of wood in 1874 and then replaced with a steel version in 1912, separates the inner canal from the outer harbor. At the far end of the canal lies the Royal Danish Playhouse


Transportation
The Metro lines M1 and M2 stop at the Kongens Nytorv at one end of New Harbour. Nyhavn is also serviced by the Copenhagen Harbour Bus lines 901, 902, 903, and 904, which stop at the other end of the canal near the Royal Danish Playhouse. The beginning of New Harbour lies at Kongens Nytorv, which is at the end of the pedestrian street, Strøget. There are also Canal Boat Tours that run regularly through the city and offer a stop in New Harbour. Bike tours have popped up recently and offer a local’s view of the city since Copenhagen has become one of the world’s premier cycle cities. A walking tour can be arranged and might offer one of the most in-depth ways of experiencing one of Europe’s most famous and picturesque harbors.Do you see any omissions, errors or want to add information to this page? Sign up.
Author: 30literbackpack. Last updated: Feb 02, 2015
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