Of all the many beautiful sights that can be found within the city of Copenhagen, my favourite place in town is Nyhavn.

With its charming, brightly-colored houses, historic wooden boats, restaurants, bars and cafés lined across this former commercial port, it’s difficult not to be drawn to this area again and again.

This 17th-century waterfront canal was built as a gateway from the sea to the inner city, so that fish and cargo could be unloaded easily. So it’s no surprise that back in the day, Nyhavn was a popular hangout for sailors filled with pubs, alehouses and ladies of dubious distinction.

Fast-forward to present day, Nyhaven has undergone a major facelift to become a tourist epicentre, characterised by an abundance of restaurants with jazz music and a relaxed atmosphere along the canal.

It’s not only the tourists who come here. You see many locals sitting along the water’s edge. It’s such a beautiful place for an evening stroll and people-watching.

I was so intrigued by Nyhavn that I went there three times during my short stay in Copenhagen. Didn’t I get a wee bit bored with seeing the same thing over and over again? Not at all!

Nyhavn at various times of the day looks different under the changing light. There’s always something that catches the eye – no matter how many times you’ve been there previously. That makes it a great place to simply chill out and click away!