Amager Island
Island near Copenhagen hosting airport and urban districts
Amager island adjoins Copenhagen and hosts Kastrup Airport, Amager Strandpark beaches and cycling routes; visitors combine city attractions with seaside promenades and Copenhagen's culinary scene.
Amager at a Glance#
Address: Amager (island), Copenhagen, Denmark
About Amager#
Amager is an island immediately southeast of central Copenhagen in the Capital Region of Denmark that forms part of the city’s urban and recreational fringe. It combines residential districts, modern development, parkland and transport infrastructure.
Notable features include Amager Strandpark, a popular urban beach and park, and Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) on the island’s southeastern shore. The island also includes the Ørestad development area with tram and metro links into central Copenhagen.
Historically parts of Amager were reclaimed and urbanised during the 20th century to accommodate growth around Copenhagen; today it functions as both a transport hub and a recreational zone with beaches, cycle routes and waterfront promenades.
Amager sits directly adjacent to central Copenhagen across bridges and road links and is integrated into the capital’s public-transport network.
- Airport location: The island contains Copenhagen’s main airport, making it a primary transport gateway for the Danish capital region.
What to See#
- Amager Strandpark: Amager Strandpark is a long urban beach and recreational park with a constructed lagoon and shoreline facilities popular with swimmers and cyclists.
- Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup): Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) occupies the southeastern shore of the island and is Denmark’s main international airport, serving Copenhagen and the region.
- Ørestad district: Ørestad is a modern development district on southwestern Amager with contemporary housing, commercial buildings and metro connections to central Copenhagen.
How to Get to Amager#
Amager is the island immediately southeast of central Copenhagen and includes Copenhagen Airport. From Copenhagen Central Station you can reach Amager by taking the Metro M1 or M2 (M2 goes directly to Lufthavnen/Copenhagen Airport), with stations such as Amagerbro and Christianshavn on the island; many parts of Amager are a short walk (5-20 minutes) from a metro stop.
By car it is only a few kilometres from central Copenhagen across the bridges; the island is served by local roads and the Øresund/Amager road connections, and driving from downtown typically takes 5-15 minutes depending on destination and traffic.
Tips for Visiting Amager#
- Use the Copenhagen Metro (M2) to Amager Strand station to reach Amager Strandpark quickly and avoid finding parking; weekdays and early mornings are noticeably quieter than summer weekend afternoons.
- Head southeast along the island to Kalvebod Fælled and the protected wetlands-these areas are less visited than the main beach and are excellent for birdwatching at dawn and dusk.
- Explore by bike using Copenhagen's extensive cycle lanes and the island's bridges; cycling lets you cover more of Amager's mix of beaches, parks and neighbourhood cafés without joining beach crowds.
Best Time to Visit Amager#
The best time to visit Amager is late spring through early autumn (May-September) for mild weather and outdoor activities.
Weather & Climate near Amager#
Amager's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -2°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (584 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -1° - 3° | -5° | 47 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.6h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 3° | -5° | 30 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.4h |
| March | Poor | 0° - 5° | -2° | 42 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 3° - 10° | 3° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Very Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 16.0h |
| June | Very Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 17.1h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.6h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.3 m/s | 1.0 high | 14.8h |
| September | Good | 10° - 17° | 13° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 12° | 7° | 56 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.3h |
| November | Poor | 3° - 7° | 1° | 54 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.1h |
| December | Poor | 0° - 4° | -2° | 54 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
