Kastrup Travel Guide

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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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Some popular features of Tarnby include its shopping and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Field's Shopping Centre or Royal Arena are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

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Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport

Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport

3 out of 5
Ellehammersvej 18, Kastrup, Copenhagen
The price is ฿5,716 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿5,716
฿7,145 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kastrup. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,723 reviews)
"Close to the airport and to the Metro."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport
Copenhagen Go Hotel

Copenhagen Go Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Gemmas Alle 203, Kastrup
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,469 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,469
฿4,336 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Kastrup. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,159 reviews)
"This hotel was close to the metro/train station which was good for getting into the city and to/from the airport. However, it was really far away from stores/restaurants. There was a small grocery store and a 7/11 within walking distance with basic food options. I didn’t like the fact that they tried ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Copenhagen Go Hotel
Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport

Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport

4 out of 5
Ellehammersvej 20, Kastrup
The price is ฿7,462 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿7,462
฿9,327 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kastrup. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,988 reviews)
"Comfy, clean, convenient and spacious rooms. Dining was good too. Beds very comfortable."

Reviewed on 4 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 Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Nyhavn and Tivoli Gardens ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (259 reviews)
"Bob W in Copenhagen is a very modern type of accommodation. No front desk, just phone/app access which takes a bit of getting used to. A bit of a rabbit warren, we counted 9 doors to get to our room. However it was very clean and comfortable and that’s what you want. Would be happy to go back there ..."

Reviewed on 4 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 Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (356 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 Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Tivoli ...
8/10 Very Good! (718 reviews)
"I just wish the air conditioning was a bit stronger"

Reviewed on 1 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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