Harbour Walk Nyhavn to Refshaleøen

The Harbour Walk from Nyhavn to Refshaleøen is an easy waterfront route of about 7 km one way through Copenhagen's inner harbour, in Denmark. The start is Nyhavn, with its colourful 17th-century townhouses, at Nyhavn 1, 1051 København K, a short walk from Kongens Nytorv, served by metro lines M1, M2, M3 and M4. The route is free and needs no permit. Walkers cross the Inderhavnsbroen bridge, pass the Christianshavn canals and the Opera House, and continue along the harbour to the post-industrial island of Refshaleøen, where the Reffen street food market offers a natural finish. The terrain is flat at sea level and paved all the way, with benches and cafes along the route, so difficulty is easy. Shade is limited and the harbour can be windy, so a hat and a layer are useful. Landmarks include Nyhavn, the Inderhavnsbroen bridge, the narrow canals and houseboats of Christianshavn, the Opera House on the water and the converted industrial buildings of Refshaleøen. Because the route follows the city waterfront, walkers can turn back or cut inland at many points, and harbour buses 991 and 992 provide a return trip at the same fare as a bus ticket, about DKK 24 (about USD 4). Water, food and toilets are easy to find in Nyhavn, Christianshavn and Reffen, and cafes offer shelter in bad weather. The walk takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, longer with stops for food and photographs.