Kastrup between the Aquarium and the Øresund

Kastrup has a varied range of attractions: a large aquarium, swimming spots on the Øresund and a museum specialising in modern graphic art. The mix of swimming, picnics and cultural discoveries makes the area appealing if you’re looking for more than one kind of outing on holiday. When choosing a holiday rental in Kastrup, you can start by considering whether water activities, art or both will shape your trip.

The aquarium and getting there by metro

Den Blå Planet, Denmark’s Aquarium, opened in Kastrup in 2013. As Northern Europe’s largest aquarium, it holds seven million litres of water. Its scale gives your visit a clear focus: the aquarium offers a different way to experience water than swimming in the Øresund. If you’re interested in a large aquarium, Den Blå Planet is a specific outing to consider in Kastrup.

For guidance on getting there, the route from the metro is also described: Den Blå Planet is 650 metres from Kastrup (Den Blå Planet) metro station, and the route from the metro to the aquarium is signposted throughout. Check current transport conditions before setting off.

Swimming, picnics and fishing

Kastrup Strandpark offers a range of activities. Large lawns are suitable for picnics. You can swim in the Øresund from the beach, the bathing jetty or diving boards that are three or five metres high. These options give you a clear choice between the beach, jetty and diving board. Recreational fishing is also possible at the beach park; be sure to follow the current local rules.

Kastrup Søbad, also known as Sneglen, is free to use year-round. Swimming advice and flags may change, so check the current signage before swimming. This means you can plan a visit to the Søbad regardless of the season, while the information on site remains important for current swimming conditions.

The Søbad also has a distinctive architectural connection: White Architects designed the facility, which was built in 2004–2005. The name Sneglen and the period when it was built give the bathing spot a story of its own, alongside its practical use. So if you explore Kastrup through its water activities, you’ll find not just somewhere to swim, but also a striking architectural point of interest.

Modern graphic art and culture in Kastrup

The Kastrupgårdsamlingen – Museum of Modern Graphic Art – is a state-recognised museum specialising in modern graphic art. Its clearly defined focus sets it apart from the water activities and the aquarium. If you’d like to include modern graphic art in your holiday plans as well as spending time by the water, the museum offers a specific theme to explore.

Kastrup Kirke also has a distinctive connection to art: it is the only church decoration created by Svend Wiig Hansen. This attribution makes the church another point of interest for art lovers, without conflating it with the museum. Together, the two names represent different approaches: modern graphic art on the one hand and a single artistic church decoration on the other.

Which experiences will guide your holiday rental search

If you’re travelling with a range of interests, comparing the different outing options can help with your holiday planning. If you’d like to swim in the Øresund, have a picnic or fish, Kastrup Strandpark is worth considering; Kastrup Søbad offers another free year-round swimming option. Den Blå Planet, by contrast, focuses on the aquarium, while the museum and church offer connections to art.

Look for a holiday rental in Kastrup based on the experiences that matter to you during your stay. If you have several interests, you can then compare the specific accommodation address with the places you’d like to visit. This makes choosing where to stay part of your trip planning, while the choice between water, the aquarium and culture remains yours.

For the broader travel overview: Tårnby Municipality.