
21/05/2025
From an aerial vantage point, Nyhavn’s rows of brightly colored townhouses, ranging from mustard yellows to deep blues, create a mosaic-like pattern along the canal. These buildings, constructed between the 17th and 18th centuries, were once home to sailors and merchants, and even Hans Christian Andersen . The contrast between the historic wooden ships docked in the canal and the modern cityscape beyond highlights Copenhagen’s blend of old and new .