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Nyhavn: free entry days, tickets & hours

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Nyhavn
Photo: kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0
€0EVERY DAY
Always free

Nyhavn is free to visit.

  • Open today 00:00–24:00.

Verified Saturday, 24 October 2026 against official sources

Before you go

How to actually get in for free

  • Hans Christian Andersen lived at Nyhavn 20, 67 and 18 - look for the plaques.
  • Many canal tours depart from the quay.
  • In December the cobbled street hosts a Christmas market.

All free options

Who gets in free, and when

Free optionWhoConditionsBook?
Always freePublic canal street - free to strolleveryoneCanal tours, cafés and market stalls are paid.No

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Practical

Opening hours & how to get there

Mon00:00–24:00
Tue00:00–24:00
Wed00:00–24:00
Thu00:00–24:00
Fri00:00–24:00
Sat00:00–24:00
Sun00:00–24:00

Public harbour street and quay, open at all times; cafés and the Christmas market keep their own hours.

Nyhavn 1-71, 1051 København K, Denmark

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