A magical, little-known pocket of Copenhagen tucked between the harbour and the wild green of Amager Fælled: Nøkken is a cluster of allotment gardens where DIY, fairy-tale huts — all mismatched wood, driftwood and self-built whimsy — sit among the reeds and vegetable plots. These are private gardens, so tread lightly, but the little lanes and waterside paths make a lovely, dreamlike wander far from the tourist trail. Come on a bright day and bring a camera.
While you’re in the city, pair it with a Taste of Denmark food tour.
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Between the harbour and Amager Fælled · quirky self-built allotment gardens · free to wander (respect residents)