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The primary ticket house and departure point for Stromma's Classic Canal Tour and themed cruises.
- Address
- Nyhavn 3
- Opening hours
- Check with the venue
- Offers
- Canal tours
- Since
- 1904
Overview
Canal tours from Nyhavn — which boat to take
Two operators sail from Nyhavn itself: Stromma from Nyhavn 3 and the Netto boats from the opposite quay at Heibergsgade. Hey Captain is three minutes away on Ofelia Plads. If you'd rather steer yourself, GoBoat leaves from Islands Brygge.
A canal cruise is the classic way to experience Copenhagen from the water, departing directly from the docks of Nyhavn. These boat tours guide you through historic canals and harbor areas, offering both live-guided commentary and casual routes.
The classic tour lasts an hour and takes in the Opera House, Amalienborg and the Little Mermaid, plus the canals of Christianshavn. The Netto boats cost 80 DKK for adults and 40 DKK for children (3–14). Stromma costs from 149 DKK, with children at half price. Hey Captain charges 250 DKK per person, children included, and takes at most 12 guests from late March to mid-December (prices checked October 2026).
Where to board: Stromma at Nyhavn 3 at the Kongens Nytorv end, the Netto boats at the small white ticket hut by Heibergsgade, and Hey Captain at Kvæsthusbroen 1 on Ofelia Plads. Copenhagen Card covers Stromma's classic tour, but according to Copenhagen Card only from Ved Stranden 26; boarding in Nyhavn costs a supplement.
Canal Tours in Nyhavn: all 2 venues
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Visit Stromma Canal Tours Ticket House
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Netto-Bådene runs affordable 60-minute guided canal tours of Copenhagen's harbour and old canals, with live commentary in Danish, English and German and heated, glass-roofed boats in winter. A budget-friendly alternative for seeing the city from the water near Nyhavn.
- Address
- Nyhavn / Heibergsgade
- Opening hours
- 10:00–17:00, daily
- Offers
- Canal tours
Shade side
Every place in one table, in the same order as the list above
| Place | Rating | Address | Opening hours | Offers | Features |
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| Stromma Canal Tours Ticket House | 4.4 ★ · 6,879 | Nyhavn 3 | Check with the venue | Canal tours | Canal tours, Groups, Family-friendly |
| Netto-Bådene Canal Tours | 4.4 ★ · 2,604 | Nyhavn / Heibergsgade | 10:00–17:00, daily | Canal tours | Canal tours, Budget-friendly, Family-friendly, Groups |
The map
Canal Tours in Nyhavn on the map
Nyhavn is a single 400 m canal with houses on both sides. The sunny side (odd numbers) is the colourful row with most of the activity; the shade side (even numbers) is quieter. Numbers match the round-up above.
Nyhavn 1 → 71 · approx. 6 minutes end to end on foot.
Venue (numbered)
Canal
Kongens Nytorv (metro)
Reader questions
Canal Tours in Nyhavn: frequently asked questions
How long does a canal tour take?
An hour with all three. Stromma's classic tour makes no stops, so it starts and ends at the same place.
What does it cost?
The Netto boats cost 80 DKK for adults and 40 DKK for children. Stromma from Nyhavn costs from 149 DKK, children half price. Hey Captain costs 250 DKK per person. A GoBoat from Islands Brygge costs from 549 DKK for the whole boat, up to 8 people (prices checked October 2026).
Should I book ahead?
You can't with the Netto boats; you just join the queue. Stromma recommends booking ahead, especially in spring and summer, and their online discount only applies to departures from Ved Stranden when you buy at least three days before.
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Guides
GoBoat near Nyhavn: rent a boat and steer it yourself
Rent a GoBoat and steer it yourself: where the boats sail from, why you can't sail into Nyhavn, what it costs, the rules on board and a two-hour route.
Food & Drink
Lunch in Nyhavn
Classic Danish lunch by the quay — herring, akvavit, rye bread.
About Nyhavn
Lost Nyhavn: then and now
A sugar refinery, a bicycle factory, a jazz cellar and spice warehouses — the Nyhavn that once was, behind the coloured façades.