Amager Strandpark | |
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Type | Public |
Location | Amager East, Copenhagen |
Coordinates | 55°39′14″N 12°38′51″E / 55.654°N 12.6475°E |
Area | 60 hectares 4.5 km beach |
Created | 1934/2005 |
Parking | 1 lot at the southern end |
Amager Strandpark (Amager Beach Park) is a seaside public park in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is located on the island of Amager and includes an artificial island and offers a total of 4.6 km (2.9 mi) of beaches.[1][2] From the beach, the Middelgrunden wind farm can be seen on the horizon.[3]
The park was founded in 1934 and in 2005 a 2 km-long (1.2 mi) artificial island was added.[4] The island is separated from the original beach by a lagoon which is crossed by three bridges. The beach has two sections. The northern section has a natural beach environment with winding paths, broad sandy beaches and low dunes. The southern section offers a so-called city beach with a broad promenade and areas for ball play or picnicking. There is also a small marina and parking facilities at the southern end. The lagoon has low-water areas for children as well as a 1,000 m (3,300 ft) swimming course.