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Sunset

Golden Hour at Kongens Have

Skip the crowds at Nyhavn and catch the winter sun dipping behind the Royal Theatre from the city’s most popular park.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 14:54

    House of Amber

    Grab a sweet treat or browse amber at this 17th-century shop on the way to the park. The shop is open until 20:00, so you have plenty of time before the sun sets.

  2. 15:09

    Kongens Have

    Walk 12 minutes northwest to Kongens Have. This is the most frequented park in the city, perfect for a stroll or finding a quiet bench. Arrive with an hour to spare to settle in and watch the light change.

  3. 16:09

    Kongens Have

    Watch the sunset. At 16:09, the sun sets toward the SW, casting a warm glow over the park and the nearby Royal Theatre. The golden light begins around 14:59, giving you ample time to enjoy the atmosphere.

  4. 16:54

    Funch's Vinstue

    End your evening with a drink at Funch's Vinstue, an old-fashioned wine bar near the park. It is a favorite for students and locals, offering some of the cheapest prices in downtown Copenhagen. Open until 02:00 on weekdays.

Local tip

Kongens Have is very popular, so if you want a quiet spot for the sunset, arrive early to secure a bench away from the main paths.

Check before you go

  • House of Amber (1325) is open daily 10:00-20:00.
  • Funch's Vinstue (1360) is open Mo-Th 10:00-02:00 and Fr-Sa 10:00-05:00.
  • Sunset on 15 January is at 16:09.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Copenhagen (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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