Copenhagen · Christianshavn & Christiania

Restaurant Kanalen

Name: Restaurant Kanalen
Address: Wilders Plads 2, Copenhagen, 1403, DK
Telephone: +4532951330
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.5

Waterfront dining directly on Christianshavn's canal with views of the Børsen spire and colorful buildings.

Restaurant Kanalen, Copenhagen · Christianshavn & Christiania

About Restaurant Kanalen

Waterfront dining directly on Christianshavn's canal with views of the Børsen spire and colorful buildings. The menu focuses on Danish classics like flæskesteg and herring platters, served on a floating terrace in summer. The location alone makes it memorable.

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Address

Wilders Pl. 2, 1403 København K, Denmark

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Good to know

Tips, answered

Reserve a waterside table for summer evenings—the sunset over the canal around 8:30 PM is spectacular from May to August.

Plan for about 1h 45m. Morning visits are typically less crowded.

Restaurant Kanalen is in the Christianshavn & Christiania neighborhood of Copenhagen. The address is Wilders Pl. 2, 1403 København K, Denmark. The area is well-served by metro.

Morning visits, especially early, mean fewer crowds and better light for photos. Weekdays are significantly quieter than weekends.

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