Kastrup

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Kastrup
Kastrup
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Home to Denmark’s national aquarium, this suburb in southern Copenhagen also has an attractive coastline, nature trails and an open-air swimming pool. 

Kastrup’s centerpiece attraction is the modern national aquarium of Denmark. Now a residential suburb in the southern corner of Copenhagen, Kastrup grew up around an 18th-century limestone plant that triggered the region’s start of industrial development. Today, enjoy the neighborhood’s beaches, parks and views across the Øresund Sound toward Sweden.

Start your visit at The Blue Planet aquarium, with an architecturally impressive building that mimics the currents of a whirlpool. Discover 20,000 animals and over 50 aquariums here. Come face-to-face with alligators, hammerhead sharks, sea snakes and piranhas. Test your intelligence against an octopus and watch sea otters being fed.

Walk to nearby Kastrup Værk, a former limestone plant that later became a brewery. The restored buildings serve as a reminder of the industrial past while some have been converted into cafés and residential properties.

As is common throughout Copenhagen, in Kastrup you are never far from green spaces and water. Go to Kastrup Søbad to have fun at a seawater swimming pool and diving boards. Sit on the sandy cove and enjoy views of the glistening Øresund Sound and Saltholm Island. Stroll north along the coastline to Amager Strandpark, a manmade beach park and popular summer hangout.

Find more natural attractions at Kalvebod Fælled, a vast area of parks, lakes and wetlands. At the Naturcenter Amager, learn about the area’s wildlife and rent bikes. Afterward, spot varied water fowl as you follow the well-marked trails and bike paths.

Denmark’s principal airport, Copenhagen Airport, is located in Kastrup. Travel between this suburb and the city center by public buses, trains and the metro. Alternatively, rent a bike and get to Kastrup via the city’s designated bike lanes.

Kastrup’s location makes it perfect for visiting Dragør. This pretty village is famous for its cobblestone streets framed by cozy cafés and yellow-painted houses with red-tiled roofs.

Where to stay in Kastrup

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Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport

Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport

3 out of 5
Ellehammersvej 18, Kastrup, Copenhagen
The price is €197 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
€197
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kastrup. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,696 reviews)
"Everything was good. As expected."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport
Copenhagen Go Hotel

Copenhagen Go Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Gemmas Alle 203, Kastrup
The price is €93 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€93
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Kastrup. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,149 reviews)
OK for a single night near the airport
"OK for a single night if just arriving at or leaving from the airport. Bunk bed was a little scary as there was a fixing missing from the safety rail. Bathroom was TINY....you can go to the toilet, have a shower and use the sink all at the same time..... The breakfast was average, poor for the price ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Copenhagen Go Hotel
Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport

Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport

4 out of 5
Ellehammersvej 20, Kastrup
The price is €220 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€220
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kastrup. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,971 reviews)
"Excellent. Would have like bit more choice on small bites/ first course Food was good. Service excellent. Room very nice"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Bob W Østerbro Copenhagen

Bob W Østerbro Copenhagen

3 out of 5
31 Teglværksgade, Copenhagen
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Nyhavn and Tivoli Gardens are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (263 reviews)
Superb apartment not to be missed!
"The stay was amazing though having powerpoint near the table and seats area to facilitate charging will helps. The free use of washer and dryer was such a welcome for us who are on a long trip."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Bob W Østerbro Copenhagen
Unity Malmö - A Studio Hotel

Unity Malmö - A Studio Hotel

3.5 out of 5
127 Nobelvägen, Malmö, Skåne län
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Malmö. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (364 reviews)
"Enjoying your meal in a lush greenhouse is absolutely breathtaking. The room was clean, had everything i needed to prepare a meal. Its a bit far from downtown but the ealk"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Unity Malmö - A Studio Hotel
CABINN Apartments

CABINN Apartments

3 out of 5
Arne Jacobsens Alle 4, Copenhagen
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Copenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Tivoli ...
8/10 Very Good! (727 reviews)
"Very handy location and very good staff"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

CABINN Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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