Gorgeous Nyhavn is the main draw for tourists to Copenhagen - Denmark. Nyhavn is a 17th-century waterfront canal and entertainment district.
Because of its proximity to numerous other attractions, Nyhavn is a great starting point for any first-time visitors to Copenhagen. Nyhavn is popular for brightly colored old townhouses, bars, cafes, and restaurants, and it is possible to see many historical wooden ships that are more than 100 years old.
Cool Facts about Nyhavn Canal
- Up to the 1960s, this location was known as a red-light district.
- Many restaurants and pubs in Nyhavn are open all day, every day.
- Nyhavn was dug by Swedish prisoners of war from the Dano-Swedish War from 1658 to 1660.
- It connects the city’s main waterway, the Havnebaded Strait with the Royal Square in the Old Town.
- The length of the canal is about 1480 feet (450 Meters)
- Some of the houses of Nyhavn are more than 350 years old.
- The colorful houses along the Nyhavn canal are authentic to 17th-century architectural style.
- The world’s oldest functioning tattoo parlor is located in Nyhavn 17 and has been operating since 1884.
You can’t leave without going on a boat cruise along the charming Copenhagen waterways and canals. You can choose a boat cruise with an open top if the weather is suitable. if the weather is bad, there are also other boats with closed tops.
