Islands Brygge

Copenhagen

Photo by Dennis Skyum
Photo by Dennis Skyum
Photo by Dennis Skyum
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A relaxed lifestyle, a harbour bath, nature and culture are just a few of the things that Islands Brygge, on the north-western coast of Amager, has to offer.

Although you can see central Copenhagen if you look across the Stadsgraven canal, Islands Brygge's lifestyle is very different. Here you will find a chilled atmosphere, where recent redevelopment has resulted in a lovely neighbourhood with a unique character.

The Islands Brygge area was established through a series of land reclamations in the shallow beach area between Amager and Zealand at the end of the 1800s. The neighbourhood was especially used by the military, as they needed more space and new facilities. After the war, several large businesses moved to the area.

Go for a walk in Havneparken (Harbour Park), located between Islands Brygge Street and the harbour front, and take a dip in the Havnebadet (Harbour Bath) just south of the Langebro Bridge. Make sure to visit the Kulturhuset Islands Brygge (Islands Brygge Cultural Centre) to experience everything from music, theatre and dance to flea markets and circus shows. Islands Brygge borders Amager Fælled, a large green protected area, where you can run, walk, go bird-watching or just relax. Why not go and see a show at Teater Play, where plays, comedy shows and concerts are frequently organised.

In recent years, this neighbourhood has undergone extensive redevelopment, meaning that many of the old industrial areas and buildings have been turned into modern residential complexes, the most famous being Gemini Residence. In other places, the redevelopment has taken care to preserve traces of the past, such as Havneparken, where parts of the old railway and crane tracks have been preserved.

During a holiday in Islands Brygge, you can travel on foot, by bus or by using the underground. From Islands Brygge, you can also take the various harbour and water buses, which will take you across the water to other parts of Copenhagen across the water.

A city break to Islands Brygge means a few days in a more relaxed part of Copenhagen, where culture and city life mix perfectly with nature and freedom.


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Top hotels in Islands Brygge

Bryggen Guldsmeden

Bryggen Guldsmeden

4.5 out of 5
Gullfossgade 4, Copenhagen
The price is P11,335 per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
P11,335
P14,169 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tivoli Gardens and Nyhavn ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (381 reviews)
"Fabulous rooms for the family with style and character"

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Bryggen Guldsmeden
Hotel Copenhagen

Hotel Copenhagen

2 out of 5
Egilsgade 33, Copenhagen
Fully refundable
The price is P5,367 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
P5,367
P6,709 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a snack bar/deli. Popular attractions Tivoli Gardens and Nyhavn ...
6.2/10 (1,000 reviews)
Good option for short stay
"It a good option for a short stay close to the airport"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Hotel Copenhagen
CABINN Copenhagen

CABINN Copenhagen

3 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 1, Copenhagen
The price is P6,076 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P6,076
P7,595 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7/10 Good! (6,037 reviews)
"Check-in was chaotic at the time we arrived. Rooms are clean and the hotel is in a good location for the train station and Tivoli Gardens."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

CABINN Copenhagen
Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade

2 out of 5
Borgergade 9, Copenhagen
The price is P6,766 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
P6,766
P8,458 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,286 reviews)
"Everything was clean and neat. Everything worked. Great location."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade
Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport

Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport

3 out of 5
Ellehammersvej 18, Kastrup, Copenhagen
The price is P11,726 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
P11,726
P14,658 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kastrup. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,702 reviews)
"Close to the airport"

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport
Tivoli Hotel

Tivoli Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Arni Magnussons Gade 2, Copenhagen
The price is P9,118 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
P9,118
P11,398 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,367 reviews)
"Great hotel, really friendly and very welcoming team. Really enjoyed our stay. A short walk to Tivoli Gardens and all the delights Copenhagen has to offer. Would highly recommend."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Tivoli Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Islands Brygge

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Meatpacking District

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Meatpacking District. You might want to make time for a stop at Oksnehallen or DGI-Byen.

Meatpacking District
City Museum

Vesterbro

You might enjoy the restaurants while in Vesterbro. Vega is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Enghave Plads Station or Dybbølsbro Station to see more of the city.

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Amager Vest

If you're spending time in Amager Vest, check out sights like Field's Shopping Centre or Royal Arena and hop on the metro to see more the city at Bella Center Station or Sundby Station.

Amager Vest
Copenhagen which includes modern architecture and a sunset

København V

If you're spending time in København V, check out sights like Tivoli Gardens or Wallmans Circus Building and hop on the metro to see more the city at Vesterport Station or Rådhuspladsen Station.

København V
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Sydhavnen

You might enjoy the restaurants on your visit to Sydhavnen. Visitors recommend a visit to DieselHouse, and you can get around town on the metro at Sluseholmen Station.

Sydhavnen
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København SV

When in København SV and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Carlsberg Brewery Visitors Centre or Vega and hop on the metro to see more the city at Sluseholmen Station or Ny Ellebjerg Station.

København SV

Islands Brygge