The big island south of the centre. Shop the giant Fields mall, stroll Ørestad's bold new architecture, swim at Amager Strandpark, and wander cobbled, hollyhock-lined Dragør.
Top picks
Fields
The giant mall at Ørestad — shopping under the metro line.
Amager Strandpark
A 4.6km artificial beach 15 min from the centre.
Dragør
A cobbled fishing village of yellow cottages.
Ørestad
An architecture stroll among the bold new builds — 8TALLET, the VM Houses and the Mountain.
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Good to know
Amager, answered.
Where is Amager?
The island southeast of the centre — beach, old village streets and new metro-connected quarters.
Is Amager worth visiting?
In summer for Amager Strandpark's big beach — Ørestad for architecture, the big shopping mall Fields and Amagerbrogade if you want a real, unpolished Copenhagen high street.
What are the best things to do in Amager?
The highlights: Fields, 8TALLET, Dragør, Ørestad, Amager Strandpark, Kalvebod Fælled.
What are the best streets in Amager?
Amagerbrogade, the working high street — and the beach promenade at Amager Strandpark for the other kind of walk.
Where are the best bakeries in Amager?
Alice on Markmandsgade — the small beloved neighbourhood bakery — and old-school Eriks Bageri on Amagerbrogade, where the drømmekage is the one to get.
The bakery guideWhat should I eat in Amager?
Pizza, shawarma and local diners along Amagerbrogade — honest and cheap by Copenhagen standards.
Where's the best coffee in Amager?
Low-key and local — try the cafés around Amagerbro Metro.
How do I get to Amager?
Two metro lines split at Christianshavn: the M2 for Amagerbro (the high street), Amager Strand (the beach) and the airport — and the M1 for Ørestad (Fields, 8TALLET and Kalvebod Fælled). Both run every few minutes, about ten minutes from the centre. Staying out here? Ørestad's many hotels connect by M1 to Kongens Nytorv (by Nyhavn) or by train to Central Station — and the train from Ørestad station runs straight to the airport.
How long should I spend in Amager?
A beach day in summer; otherwise an hour or two on the high street.
Is Amager safe?
Yes — a normal, lived-in part of the city.
Who is Amager best for?
Beach people, kitesurfers, architecture hunters — and anyone in Fields on a rainy day.
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