Nyhavn: Copenhagen’s Historic Harbor
With its iconic harbor lined with colorful 27-century townhouses and historic wooden ships, this picturesque waterfront is a living piece of Danish history. Nestled in the heart of Copenhagen is Nyhavn!
7 Facts About Nyhavn
Nyhavn was dug by Danish soldiers and Swedish prisoners from the Dano-Swedish War in 1658. The canal was part of King Christian V's vision for Copenhagen's expansion and played a crucial role in Denmark's maritime trade.Hans Christian Anderson lived here for 18 years. He was in No.20, No.18, and No. 67 during different periods. He is Denmark's beloved fairytale author. His most famous stories were written in Nyhavn, like The Princess and the Pea and The Tinderbox. I can imagine the endless source of inspiration Anderson got from Nyhavn's maritime charm.South Side of the Canal is reserved only for ships. The Museum Harbour in the inner section of Nyhavn is lined with old merchant ships. The foundation of the heritage Habor in 1977 reserved the south side of the canal for old merchant ships restored and owned by the Danish National Museum.
Denmark's Liberation Day and The Memorial Anchor. The Memorial Anchor at the end of Nyhavn is a monument commemorating the thousands of Danish officers and sailors who sacrificed their lives during WW2 in service for the navy, merchant fleet, or Allied Forces. Every May 5th (Denmark's Liberation Day), a ceremony is held to honor the fallen.
Nyhavn has transformed from a bustling commercial port for sailors for rest and revelry into one of Copenhagen's most beloved cultural heritage sites with buzzing tourists, street musicians, and locals enjoying a hygge-filled afternoons and evenings at a cafe, restaurant, or bar.
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