In Copenhagen, you are never far from a beach, and during summer you can also go for a swim in the many centrally located harbour baths. If you want more in-depth information on the Copenhagen Harbour, download the dedicated app for that here: KBH Havn. I went to all the Copenhagen harbor baths to find the best ones for swimming and cold plunges.
Harbour baths in Copenhagen are open year round for swim. Whether you're relaxing at the snail-shaped Kastrup Sea Bath or taking a harbour dip at Kalvebod Bølge, Copenhagen is a paradise for swimmers. Copenhagen offers a range of outdoor swimming spots, including harbour baths, bathing zones, and coastal beaches, perfect for water lovers and activities.
Havnevigen │ Harbour Bath │ Copenhagen
Havnegade bathing zone Havnegade bathing zone is located right by The Inner Harbour Bridge and Nyhavn. The harbour bath consists of a platform with a small dipping zone with an adjustable, shallow bottom, and the harbour bath is, therefore, ideal for winter bathing. How to get to the Harbor Bath at Islands Brygge in Copenhagen Public Transit: Taking the bus generally seems to be the best way to get to Havnebadet Islands Brygge (Islands Brygge Harbor Bath).
There are multiple bus stops within a 3. The Coral Bath, Copenhagen Tucked away in Sluseholmen, at the end of the harbour bus line, this harbour bath has a shape inspired by corals and coral reefs. Take your pick from two kids pools, a dive area and a deeper and larger swimming zone.
Copenhagen's Best Outdoor Swimming Spots
Make like the locals - warm up in a waterfront sauna and then brave a cold dip in a variety of the city's designated bathing zones. Havnegade bathing zone If you get off the Metro at Kongens Nytorv, you can swim even if you're in the centre of the city. Here you'll find Badezone Havnegade with a small pool measuring 4 x 6 metres.
There's no room for big swims, but you can take a small dip with a view of the Inderhavnsbroen bridge. Sandkaj Harbour bath is an official bathing zone in the new Nordhavn quarter, where the boardwalk, the cafés and bathing guests create a lovely beach vibe.
