Staying in Christianshavn
Christianshavns Torv is the useful starting point for checking an accommodation address. From here, Torvegade leads toward the center across Knippelsbro, while smaller streets such as Overgaden oven Vandet take you along the water. A room farther toward the harbor may add a noticeable walk to every metro journey, so compare walking routes as well as the distance on a map.
At a glance
- Best for
- Canals, quiet
- At night
- Quiet, busy canal bars in summer
- Getting around
- Metro M1 and M2: Christianshavn
- Price level
- €€€
Canals, houseboats and the Church of Our Saviour, across the water from the center.
Good for
- Canal walks, houseboats and a village feel
- The metro to the airport in about ten minutes
- Quiet nights a short walk from the center
Think twice if
- You want a wide choice of hotels
- You'd rather not be near the edge of Christiania
- You want to walk to Tivoli: it's about twenty-five minutes
What is near Christianshavn
Church of Our Saviour
Walk about 5 minutes from Christianshavns Torv along Torvegade and toward Sankt Annæ Gade. Check tower access separately from church access.
Christiania
The entrance on Prinsessegade is about 10 minutes from Christianshavns Torv. Follow posted visitor guidance and photography restrictions.
North Atlantic House
Allow about 15 minutes from Christianshavns Torv to this cultural venue beside the harbor. Check its exhibition program before setting out.
Christiansborg Palace
Walk about 15 minutes from Christianshavns Torv across Knippelsbro to Slotsholmen. The bridge route also helps you orient yourself.
Eating in Christianshavn
Look around Torvegade for an uncomplicated breakfast or takeaway meal, then explore the smaller streets for a longer sit-down meal. Waterside tables are pleasant in dry weather, but check whether a kitchen is serving before settling in. If you stay toward the harbor, plan where to buy breakfast rather than assuming every waterfront venue opens early.
Getting around from Christianshavn
Christianshavn metro station serves the M1 and M2, including the M2 connection to the airport. Knippelsbro gives a direct walking route toward Slotsholmen, while Inderhavnsbroen leads toward Nyhavn. Torvegade carries both traffic and bicycles, so use marked crossings when moving between the station and canal streets.
Hotels in Christianshavn
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Staying in Christianshavn
Can I reach the airport without changing metro trains?
Yes. The M2 connects Christianshavn with the airport. Check the destination shown on the train because the M1 also serves Christianshavn and follows a different route.
Which bridge should I use to walk into the center?
Use Knippelsbro for Christiansborg and the southern old center. Use Inderhavnsbroen when heading toward Nyhavn and Kongens Nytorv from the northern harbor side.
Is a harbor address close to the metro?
Not always. Check the walking route from Christianshavn station to the exact entrance, especially with luggage. Some harbor addresses involve a longer walk through smaller streets.