Amerikakaj, Copenhagen

Name: Amerikakaj
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

#509 among attractions in Copenhagen

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Amerikakaj is a 700 metre long quay along the west side of the Søndre Frihavn dock in Copenhagen, Denmark. The name commemorates the transatlantic passenger ships of the Scandinavian America Line which used to berth along the quay during the first half of the 20th century. Today DFDS's ferries to Oslo berth at its north end. ()

Coordinates: 55°41'58"N, 12°35'46"E

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Østerbros (Tulipanens)Copenhagen Denmark

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Amerikakaj – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kastelskirken, Kastellet, Maritime Monument, The Little Mermaid Statue.

0.6 miS
Church, Baroque architecture
Kastelskirken, Copenhagen
15 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, Kastelskirken stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and cultural heritage. This Lutheran church, with its distinctive architecture and serene presence, has been a place of worship and community...
0.6 miS
Star-shaped military fortress and ramparts
Kastellet, Copenhagen
15 min walk • Kastellet, nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, is a remarkable example of a well-preserved star fortress. This historical military fortress, with its distinctive pentagonal layout, was constructed in the mid-17th century under the reign of King Christian IV.
0.4 miS
Memorial
Maritime Monument, Copenhagen
10 min walk • Copenhagen's Maritime Monument stands as a solemn tribute to the Danish sailors who lost their lives during World War I. Located in the picturesque setting of Langelinie, a pier promenade in the Danish capital, the monument offers a serene spot for reflection against...
0.5 miS
Bronze sculpture and iconic landmark
The Little Mermaid Statue, Copenhagen
13 min walk • The Little Mermaid is a bronze statue by Edvard Eriksen, depicting a mermaid becoming human. The sculpture is displayed on a rock by the waterside at the Langelinie promenade in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is 1.25 metres tall and weighs 175 kilograms.
0.9 miNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Østerbrogade, Copenhagen
22 min walk • Østerbrogade is the principal shopping street and thoroughfare in the Østerbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. It extends from Lille Triangel at the north-eastern tip of The Lakes, passes Trianglen, and continues to Svanemøllen station from where it becomes Strandvejen.
0.4 miS
Quayside pier and home of Little Mermaid
Langelinie, Copenhagen
11 min walk • Langelinie is a pier, promenade and park in central Copenhagen, Denmark, and home of The Little Mermaid statue. The area has for centuries been a popular destination for excursions and strolls in Copenhagen. Most cruise ships arriving in Copenhagen also berth at Langelinie Pier.
0.8 miNW
55°42'16"N • 12°34'36"E
Østerbro Svømmehal, Copenhagen
22 min walk • Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
0.5 miSW
Church, Art Nouveau architecture, National Romantic style architecture
Gustaf Church, Copenhagen
14 min walk • Swedish Gustaf's Church, part of the Church of Sweden Abroad, is the church of the Swedish congregation in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was built between 1907 to 1911 to the design of Swedish architect Theodor Wåhlin and is named after King Gustaf V of Sweden.
0.6 miSW
Contemporary art in 19th-century setting
Den Frie Udstilling, Copenhagen
17 min walk • Den Frie Udstilling is a Danish artists' association, founded in 1891 by artists in protest against the admission requirements for the Kunsthal Charlottenborg. Modeled on the Salon des Refusés, it is Denmark's oldest association of artists.
0.4 miW
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Classensgade, Copenhagen
11 min walk • Classensgade is a street in the Østerbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. It runs from Østerbrogade in the southwest to Østbanegade in the northeast.
~1540 ftW
Church, Thorvald Jørgensen
Church of the Free Port, Copenhagen
8 min walk • The Church of the Free Port is a Church of Denmark parish church in the Østerbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. It was built in 1905 to designs by Thorvald Jørgensen, best known for his design of Christiansborg Palace, home to the Danish Parliament.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Amerikakaj?

Nearby attractions include Amerika Plads, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Indiakaj, Copenhagen (8 min walk), Church of the Free Port, Copenhagen (8 min walk), Marmormolen, Copenhagen (8 min walk).

How to get to Amerikakaj by public transport?

The nearest stations to Amerikakaj:

Bus

Pakhusvej • Lines: 27 (2 min walk)
Færgeterminal Søndre Frihavn • Lines: 27 (3 min walk)

Light rail

Nordhavn • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E (11 min walk)
Østerport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (15 min walk)

Train

Østerport (14 min walk)
Nørreport (36 min walk)

Metro

Nordhavn • Lines: M4 (15 min walk)
Østerport • Lines: M3, M4 (16 min walk)

Ferry

Refshaleøen • Lines: 991, 992 (19 min walk)
Nordre Toldbod • Lines: 991, 992 (21 min walk)