Sydhavnen

Copenhagen

Photo by Kristian Haaber
Photo by Kristian Haaber
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Photo by Reginaldo Sales

Take a holiday in Sydhavnen and enjoy everything the district has to offer

Sydhavnen is situated in the southern harbour area of Copenhagen. The district comprises three old industrial areas, Sluseholmen, Teglholmen and Enghave Brygge, which are all being developed into popular residential and commercial areas. This exciting Copenhagen neighbourhood offers experiences all year round, whether culinary or sightseeing. Or perhaps an active holiday in Sydhavnen with plenty of outdoor activities would be your thing?

Many may not associate city breaks with outdoor experiences but the two can easily be combined in Sydhavnen. Hire a kayak and view the city from the water while paddling around the Sydhaven basins and canals in central Copenhagen. Or go on one of the many popular canal cruises.

If you visit Sydhavnen during the summer months, you can enjoy the popular Havnebadet pool at Sluseholmen, with unsurpassed water clarity Havnebadet is suitable for children and adults, with four different pools: one for younger children, one for older children and two for exercising and diving. Havnebadet is also open in winter, but only to members.

Take a stroll around the newly built neighbourhoods in Sluseholmen and Teglholmen. Here the buildings run all the way down at the waterfront and are separated by small canals that remind you of a modern version of Venice. You can walk from Sluseholmen to Teglholmen via Teglværks Bridge.

If you are fond of greenery, peace and quiet you will enjoy a walk in Vestre Kirkegård, the largest cemetery in Denmark. Many famous Danes such as the Prime Minister Thorvald Stauning and the revue star Liva Weel are buried here and a walk through the graveyard is also a walk through Danish cultural history. During the summer months, free tours of the cemetery are arranged.

You can visit Sydhavnen as part of your visit to Copenhagen, and regular flights land at Copenhagen International Airport from locations around the UK. Sydhavnen makes a great base for excursions around the Danish capital, and you can easily walk or cycle to many Copenhagen attractions from here. Tivoli and the Zoo Gardens are less than 4 miles from Sydhavnen.


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Top hotels in Sydhavnen

Scandic Sluseholmen

Scandic Sluseholmen

4 out of 5
Molestien 11, Copenhagen
The price is RM424 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
RM424
RM530 total
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tivoli Gardens and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
Yes it was

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Scandic Sluseholmen
Moxy Copenhagen Sydhavnen

Moxy Copenhagen Sydhavnen

3 out of 5
Sydhavns Plads 2, Copenhagen
The price is RM407 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
RM407
RM509 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (878 reviews)
Amazing and very easy to reach Central Copenhagen

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Moxy Copenhagen Sydhavnen
CABINN Copenhagen

CABINN Copenhagen

3 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 1, Copenhagen
The price is RM307 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
RM307
RM384 total
20 Nov - 21 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7/10 Good! (6,478 reviews)
Hotel is located in a great spot, only trouble is you can’t check in till 3pm. Didn’t have breakfast this time but was good value for money. Bathrooms are a bit small especially when you have a little one with you

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

CABINN Copenhagen
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

2 out of 5
Borgergade 9, Copenhagen
The price is RM371 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
RM371
RM463 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,513 reviews)
Tiny room with modern design in a very convenient location of the city. Question related to the "free breakfast" wasnt free because i paid for it.

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Tivoli Hotel

Tivoli Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 2, Copenhagen
The price is RM520 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
RM520
RM650 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,522 reviews)
This hotel is conveniently located, close to the train, the mall as well as the amusement park. While the breakfast was included, I felt like it could have been a little bit better.

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Tivoli Hotel
Copenhagen Go Hotel

Copenhagen Go Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Gemmas Alle 203, Kastrup
The price is RM272 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
RM272
RM340 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Kastrup. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,393 reviews)
all good!

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Copenhagen Go Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Sydhavnen

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København SV

When in København SV and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Carlsberg Brewery Visitors Centre or Vega and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sluseholmen Station or Ny Ellebjerg Station.

København SV
City Museum

Vesterbro

4/5(78 area reviews)

Vesterbro is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Enghave Plads Station or Dybbølsbro Station to explore sights like Vega.

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Islands Brygge

Islands Brygge is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Islands Brygge Harbour Baths or Mogens Dahl Concert Hall.

Islands Brygge
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Valby

Valby is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Langgade Station or Vigerslev Allé Station to explore sights like Nordisk Film Rundvisning.

Valby
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Meatpacking District

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Meatpacking District. You might want to make time for a stop at Oksnehallen or DGI-Byen.

Meatpacking District
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Amager Vest

If you're spending time in Amager Vest, check out sights like Field's Shopping Centre or Royal Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bella Center Station or Sundby Station.

Amager Vest


Sydhavnen