Copenhagen Light Festival Canal Cruise

FromDKK 149
50 min
Commentary: Guide · en, da
Copenhagen, Denmark

About this activity

Join a 50-minute live guided canal cruise to explore Copenhagen's Light Festival, featuring illuminated artworks along the waterfront and insights into each piece. Choose between our two centrally located departure points, Ved Stranden or Nyhavn.

Highlights

  • Learn about the artists and stories behind each artwork
  • Enjoy a comfortable, heated boat ride during wintertime
  • Unique reflections of light on the water's surface
  • Central starting points at Nyhavn and Ved Stranden

Full description

Experience illuminating art installations along the canals and harbor from the water when Copenhagen Light Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary from January 29 through February 21, 2027!

Every night during the festival, you can join our unique canal cruise, that takes you past all the fascinating artwork lining the canals and harbor. The tour is live-guided in English and Danish, and our skilled guide will give you insight into each piece as well as the artists' thoughts and inspiration.

Duration of the tour is 50 minutes, and all boats are covered and heated – perfect for a cozy winter activity.

Join the Copenhagen Light Festival Canal Cruise from either Nyhavn or Ved Stranden.

Included / Excluded

  • Live-guided in English and Danish
  • Heated and covered boats
  • Insight into the artists and inspirations behind each light installation
  • Food and beverage

Meeting point

Start Location

Stromma Canal Tours Copenhagen, Nyhavn, Copenhagen, Denmark

Nyhavn 3, 1051 København, Denmark

Important information

Know before you book

  • Departures every night during Copenhagen Light Festival
  • Live guided in English and Danish
  • Advance booking is recommended to secure your preferred time slot.
  • The tour duration is fixed at 50 minutes.

Know before you go

  • You're welcome to bring beverages on board
  • Be aware that some light installations may include flashing lights.
  • Boats are covered and heated

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

No cancellations or refunds, sales are final

Reviews

GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide traveler
Oct 2026
1.0

Elendig kaptajn.

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Burc Hasanoglu
Oct 2026
5.0

Good photos can be taken, the guide was very good. It is a very good tour to see most of the important buildings of Copenhagen in avey short time.

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Vane Precha
Oct 2026
5.0

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