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Outdoor Activities

Go Boats
4
Islands Brygge 10 • 40 26 10
25 • www.goboat.dk
If you prefer to explore the city’s
waterways at your own pace, hop
on board a solar-powered Go Boat
and spend an afternoon chugging
through the canals. You can buy a
picnic hamper or champagne to take
on board, although the captain must
always remain sober while in control
of their vessel!
Lounging by the Lakes
5
Man-made lakes divide
the main city from Nørrebro and
Østerbro. Of these, Skt Jørgens Sø,
Peblinge Sø and Sortedams Sø are
easily accessible. You can lounge
Browsing the flea market at Nørrebro along their grassy banks or enjoy
the scenic view from the bridges.
Flea Markets
1 Kongens Have
Frederiksberg Rådhusplads:
MAP A5; Apr–Oct: 8am–3pm Sat 6
Attached to Rosenborg Slot,
• Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads: MAP J5; the King’s Garden is a great place to
May–Sep: 8am–5pm Fri, 9am– 5pm sunbathe, play frisbee, cricket or
Sat • Ravnsborggade, Nørrebro: MAP football, or have a picnic. In the
D3; Mar–Nov: 10am–4pm Sun summer, you can catch a puppet
There are many outdoor flea show or a jazz concert (see p17.
markets in the summer, offering
Canal tours
everything from furniture to vinyl. 7
Harbour and canal tours are a
CopenHot
2 lovely way to see the city. There are
Sankt Annæ Plads 31 • 31 32
two canal tour companies (see p13).
78 08 • www.copenhot.com
The purveyors of Copenhagen’s only
floating hot-tub experience, this
open-air spa brings Nordic wellness
to the city centre. With three giant
hot tubs, a sauna with panoramic
views of the harbour and five “sailing
spa” boats, it’s the perfect place to
escape the hustle and bustle of the
city. There’s even speakers to play
your own music.
Bikes
3
Almost every major road in
Copenhagen has a cycle lane and
you can hire a bike or use a free City
Bike for a day or more (see p109).
Canal tour in Nyhavn

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