Excellence Luxury Villas · Nyhavn
Luxury Apartments and Townhouses in Nyhavn
Harbour-view apartments and townhouses along Copenhagen's painted 17th-century canal
As featured in
A sailors' quarter that became Copenhagen's front room
Nyhavn means New Harbour, though it hasn't been new for a while. Swedish prisoners of war dug the canal in the 1670s on the orders of Christian V, to bring ships right up to Kongens Nytorv. For two centuries it was a quarter of sailors, alehouses and worse. Today the gabled houses in ochre, rust and blue are home to café tables, and old wooden ships still lie moored along the quay.
Our Nyhavn collection runs to 35 homes, most of them apartments with views over the water, alongside a few townhouses for families. They sit along the canal itself and in the streets towards Kastellet, Langelinie, Christianshavn and the newer waterfront at Nordhavn.
Here is how the neighbourhood fits together, and when to come.
Nyhavn at a glance
- Homes
- 35 apartments and townhouses, with up to 6 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £3,700 to £6,700 a week, from around £2,700
- Best areas
- The canal itself, Frederiksstaden towards Kastellet, Christianshavn and Nordhavn
- Highlights
- Hans Christian Andersen's three Nyhavn homes, Amalienborg, Kastellet and canal tours
- Getting there
- Copenhagen Airport, around 15 minutes by metro to Kongens Nytorv
Browse all 35 properties in Nyhavn
Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Lejlighed Havfrue Nyhavn: Luxury 4-Bedroom Penthouse with Rooftop Hot Tub – Nyhavn Copenhagen4 bedrooms
Villa Bise Larsbjornsstraede Nyhavn: Elegant 3-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview – Nyhavn3 bedrooms
Villa Boreas Kastellet Nyhavn: Luxury 4-Bedroom Townhouse with Family-Friendly Features – Nyhavn4 bedrooms
Hus Nordhavn Copenhagen: 4-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Seaviews – Copenhagen4 bedroomsExplore nearby
The canal for the classic Copenhagen view, Frederiksstaden and Kastellet for quieter royal streets, Christianshavn across the footbridge for canals and cafés, and Nordhavn for modern waterfront living.
Gables, tall ships and a fairy-tale lodger
The north side of Nyhavn is the sunny side, and the busy one: a long run of painted townhouses with restaurants spilling out onto the cobbles. The oldest, at No. 9, dates from 1681. Across the water, the grander south side runs up to Charlottenborg Palace, now an exhibition hall, on the corner of Kongens Nytorv.
Hans Christian Andersen lived here three times, at Nos. 20, 67 and 18. He wrote his first fairy tales at No. 20, and he died not long after leaving No. 18 in 1875. The inner stretch of the canal is a heritage harbour lined with veteran wooden ships, and the canal tours leave from here.
Browse homes in Indre By
Palaces, ramparts and a small bronze mermaid
Walk north from the mouth of the canal and Copenhagen grows stately. Amalienborg, the royal residence, is a few minutes away, with the Changing of the Guard at noon. Beyond it lies Kastellet, a star-shaped fortress whose grassy ramparts make one of the best morning runs in the city.
The Little Mermaid sits on her rock off Langelinie, smaller than most visitors expect. Apartments along this stretch, towards Toldboden and Langelinie, tend to be calmer than those on the canal itself, with the harbour on the doorstep.
Search homes in Nyhavn
Christianshavn, Refshaleøen and Nordhavn
A footbridge from the end of Nyhavn crosses the harbour to Christianshavn, a district of narrow canals, houseboats and cafés built in the 17th century to a Dutch plan. Further out, Refshaleøen is a former shipyard turned over to street food, studios and summer evenings by the water.
To the north, Nordhavn is Copenhagen's newest waterfront quarter, connected to Kongens Nytorv by the M4 metro. Harbour buses link much of this, and Copenhageners swim in the harbour itself through the summer.
Explore Copenhagen
Smørrebrød, jazz and a canal-side Christmas
Lunch in Copenhagen means smørrebrød: open sandwiches on dark rye, topped with pickled herring, roast pork or shrimp, and nearly always followed by a cold beer or an aquavit. In the evenings, the city's restaurants are among the most talked about in Europe, and tables at the best of them go quickly.
Summer brings long, light evenings, the Copenhagen Jazz Festival in July and bonfires on Midsummer Eve, 23 June. In December the canal hosts a Christmas market, with gløgg and æbleskiver. Our concierge can book restaurant tables, private canal tours, guided walks and airport transfers.
Ask our conciergeFeatured properties in Nyhavn
Lejlighed Amalie Nyhavn: Chic 1-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with City Views – Nyhavn1 bedrooms · sleeps 2From £6,244 a week
House Havfrue Nyhavn: Spacious 6-Bedroom Townhouse for Families & Groups – Nyhavn6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £5,635 a week
Villa Lysias Kastellet Nyhavn: Charming 3-Bedroom Townhouse Rental with Gym Access in Nyhavn3 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £5,033 a week
Lejlighed Havnefronten Nyhavn: Contemporary 2-Bedroom Apartment with Courtyard Views – Nyhavn2 bedrooms · sleeps 7From £4,865 a week
Hus Havne Nyhavn: Stylish 2-Bedroom Apartment in Central Nyhavn – Copenhagen2 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £4,662 a week
House Kanal Nyhavn: Elegant Townhouse with Modern Comforts – 3 Bedrooms Copenhagen3 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £4,648 a week
Villa Ostro Refshaleoen Nyhavn: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony & Family-Friendly Comfort – Nyhavn4 bedrooms · sleeps 7From £4,627 a week
House Helm Kastellet Kobenhavn: Luxury 4-Bedroom House Near Nyhavn – Copenhagen4 bedrooms · sleeps 7From £4,487 a weekWhy book your home in Nyhavn with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Nyhavn's homes range from canal-front apartments above lively restaurants to quieter streets towards Kastellet and Christianshavn, and we know which suit light sleepers, families and those who want the view. With 35 properties in Nyhavn, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Restaurant reservations, private canal and harbour tours, guided walks in Andersen's footsteps, babysitters and transfers from Copenhagen Airport. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay around Nyhavn?
The canal itself suits those who want the classic view and the restaurants downstairs. Frederiksstaden towards Kastellet and Langelinie is quieter and close to Amalienborg, while Christianshavn and Nordhavn offer a more local, residential feel within easy reach.
When is the best time to visit Nyhavn?
May to September brings the warmest weather and long, light evenings, with the Copenhagen Jazz Festival in July. December is also popular for the Christmas market along the canal.
Did Hans Christian Andersen live in Nyhavn?
Yes, at three addresses: Nos. 20, 67 and 18. He wrote his first fairy tales while living at No. 20, and plaques mark his time on the canal.
Can you arrange a private chef at a home in Nyhavn?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury propertie in Nyhavn cost?
Across our 35 properties in Nyhavn, weekly rates typically range from £3,700 to £6,700, with the most affordable from around £2,700 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Nyhavn from Copenhagen Airport?
The M2 metro runs from the airport to Kongens Nytorv, at the head of the canal, in around 15 minutes. A taxi usually takes 20 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic, and our concierge can arrange private transfers.
Are there homes in Nyhavn for large groups?
Yes. Our Nyhavn collection includes properties with up to 6 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
Explore More Destinations
Find your home in Nyhavn
35 apartments and townhouses in and around Nyhavn, booked direct with our concierge on hand