Vestamager, Copenhagen

#1115 among attractions in Copenhagen

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Facts and practical information

Vestamager most often refers to Kalvebod Fælled, but is also the name of one of the 15 administrative, statistical, and tax city districts comprising the municipality of Copenhagen, Denmark. It lies on the south border of the municipality on the island of Amager. It covers an area of 13.99 km², has a population of 7,799 and a population density of 558 per km², making it both the largest district in area and the least densely populated district in Copenhagen. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°39'0"N, 12°34'30"E

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Amager Vest (Eksercerpladsen)Copenhagen Denmark

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

Nearby attractions include: Fisketorvet, Amager Centret, DieselHouse, DR Koncerthuset.

1 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Fisketorvet, Copenhagen
25 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, Fisketorvet stands as a modern ode to retail therapy and leisure. This expansive shopping centre, located conveniently by the waterfront, provides a shopping experience that caters to a diverse range of tastes...
1.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Amager Centret, Copenhagen
38 min walk • Amager Centret, located in the bustling city of Copenhagen, Denmark, stands as a modern shrine to retail therapy. This shopping center, with its diverse blend of shops and eateries, serves as a one-stop destination for both locals and tourists looking to indulge in...
0.9 miNW
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
DieselHouse, Copenhagen
23 min walk • DieselHouse is an interactive exhibition on diesel technology located on the grounds of the still operating H. C. Ørsted Power Station in the South Docklands of Copenhagen, Denmark.
0.8 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
DR Koncerthuset, Copenhagen
20 min walk • DR Koncerthuset by Jean Nouvel is a part of the new DR Byen, that houses the Danish Broadcasting Corporation, DR. The concert hall and the DR Town are located in the northern part of Ørestad – an ambitious development area in Copenhagen, Denmark.
1.1 miN
Park
Havneparken, Copenhagen
29 min walk • Havneparken is a public park located directly on the waterfront in the district of Islands Brygge in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It is one of the most lively and popular places along the Copenhagen harbourfront.
1.4 miNW
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Kødbyen, Copenhagen
35 min walk • Kødbyen is a district of Vesterbro in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is situated between the railway lines going into Copenhagen Central Station and Sønder Boulevard.
1 miNW
Bridge
Bicycle Snake, Copenhagen
26 min walk • Cykelslangen is a bridge for bicyclists in Copenhagen. It is 220-metre long, crossing Gasværkshavnen from Kalvebod Brygge in the west to Havneholmen to the east. The bridge was designed by Dissing+Weitling and opened to the public on 28 June 2014. The project cost 32 million Danish krone.
0.9 miNW
Bridge
Bryggebroen, Copenhagen
23 min walk • Bryggebroen is one of the new bicycle/pedestrian bridges in Copenhagen inner harbour and is a 190 metres combined pedestrian and bicyclist bridge directed east-west. The bridge is joined to Kalvebod Brygge and Cykelslangen bridge and Islands Brygge and thus connects Vesterbro on Zealand and Amager.
1.1 miS
Architecture
VM Houses, Copenhagen
29 min walk • VM Houses is a housing project consisting of two adjacent apartment buildings in Ørestad, Copenhagen, Denmark. Designed by JDS Architects and Bjarke Ingels Group, the M House with 95 units was completed in 2004 and the V House with 114 units, in 2005.
0.9 miS
Convention center
Bella Center, Copenhagen
22 min walk • Bella Center is Scandinavia's second largest exhibition and conference center, and is located in Copenhagen, Denmark. Located in Ørestad between the city centre and Copenhagen Airport, it offers an indoor area of 121,800 square metres and has a capacity of 20,000 people.
1 miW
Bridge
Teglværksbroen, Copenhagen
25 min walk • Teglværksbroen is a bascule bridge which connects Sluseholmen to Teglholmen in the South Harbour of Copenhagen, Denmark. It crosses the entrance to the Teglværkshavnen from which it takes its name.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vestamager?

Nearby attractions include Amager Common, Copenhagen (4 min walk), Amager Vest, Copenhagen (14 min walk), Enghave Brygge, Copenhagen (19 min walk), DR Koncerthuset, Copenhagen (20 min walk).

How to get to Vestamager by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vestamager:

Bus

HF Sønderbro • Lines: 77 (9 min walk)
Rundholtsvej • Lines: 77 (10 min walk)

Metro

Sundby • Lines: M1 (14 min walk)
DR Byen • Lines: M1 (18 min walk)

Train

Enghave Brygge (20 min walk)
Havneholmen (26 min walk)

Ferry

Bryggebroen • Lines: 991, 992 (22 min walk)
Teglholmen • Lines: 991, 992 (24 min walk)

Light rail

Dybbølsbro • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (31 min walk)