The New Harbour in Copenhagen
The old harbour district was excavated in the late 17th century and since the harbour would serve as a supplement to the existing harbour, it was given the name The New Harbour (Den Nye Havn later became Nyhavn). Ships from around the world arrived here, and Nyhavn therefore became a mecca for traders and craftsmen.
Today, the maritime life from the 17th century is long gone although you can still find old tattoo shops and pubs, reminiscent of days gone by.
The buildings in Nyhavn
Photo: Visit Denmark
The beautiful old buildings in Nyhavn are made up of civic buildings and warehouses from the 17th and 18th centuries. Painted in beautiful colours they are the subject of many postcards and holiday photos. The oldest building in Nyhavn is No. 9 dating from 1681. It has not undergone any renovation or extensions and stands as it did when it was built. The houses in Nyhavn are still residences and in most of them you'll find cafes, bars and restaurants.