5 · Streets
Nyboder
Long rows of yellow houses with red roofs, built by Christian IV for the navy's sailors and their families.
- By bike
- 1.2 km · 5 min
- About
- Built from 1631 for the navy’s families
- Guide’s tip
- Ride slowly, people live here
Christian IV began Nyboder in 1631 as homes for the sailors of the royal navy and their families. The rows of yellow houses with red roofs are still lived in today.
The cobbles are bumpy; it’s worth it.
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Parks
Kastellet
The star-shaped fortress at the edge of the old city, with grass ramparts, red barracks and a windmill.
8 min by bike from the shop
Royal
Rosenborg Castle
The Renaissance castle of Christian IV in the King's Garden, where the crown jewels are kept.
5 min by bike from the shop
Royal
Amalienborg
The royal family's four palaces round an eight-sided square, with the guard marching in at noon.
1 min by bike from the shop
Harbour
Nyhavn
The old harbour canal of painted houses and wooden ships, two minutes from the shop.
1 min by bike from the shop