Waterfront · City · Scenic
Grand Harbour Loop
Havnen rundt
- Distance
- 14.1 km
- Time
- 1 h 15 – 1 h 35
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- Paved, cobbles & boardwalk
The whole inner harbour in one long run: the Little Mermaid, the Opera and Holmen, Christiania, Christianshavn, Islands Brygge and Kalvebod Brygge.
This is the harbour half of our half-marathon route, and a satisfying long run in its own right. From the Little Mermaid, run south along the quay to Nyhavn, cross Inderhavnsbroen and detour out to the Opera on Holmen before winding through the old naval island and into Christiania.
Leave along the ramparts of Christianshavn, cross Cirkelbroen and follow the Islands Brygge quay south to Bryggebroen. Back on the city side, Kalvebod Brygge and the Black Diamond lead you to Slotsholmen, and Bredgade and Kastellet bring you home to the Little Mermaid.
Highlights
- The Opera and Holmen
- Christiania and the Christianshavn ramparts
- Cirkelbroen and Bryggebroen
- The ramparts of Kastellet
Practical notes
- Busy around Nyhavn and the Little Mermaid from mid-morning.
- Christiania has its own rules: no photos in the Pusher Street area.
- Water at cafés and harbour baths along the way.
Getting to the start
S-train to Østerport, then a 10-minute walk through Kastellet.