Fiskerhavnen

Fiskerhavnen is located in Sydhavn, Copenhagen, an old post-war harbour originally established by the port authority in 1943 as a combined fishing and pleasure-boat facility. It replaced Copenhagen's earlier fishing harbour at Djævleøen, where Fisketorvet later came to stand. Today the harbour still has active harbour life, with a few fishermen landing cod and garfish, while houseboats, pleasure boats, and small self-built sheds and net houses dominate the scene.

The character of Fiskerhavnen has been shaped by necessity and available materials rather than by architect-designed schemes, and municipal cultural-heritage surveys describe the area as a valuable and worth-preserving cultural environment that tells the story of Copenhagen as a working port and production city. The harbour comes across as a raw, authentic gem with a strong maritime identity and a distinctly informal, socially mixed atmosphere.

Within walking distance you'll find the adjoining green area Stejlepladsen and the Sydhavnstippen nature area, and although Fiskerhavnen sits somewhat hidden behind the railway bridge, it's only a short bike ride to central Copenhagen. Come and discover a piece of Copenhagen's fishing history as you wander among the colourful houses and traditional fishing boats.