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Spa and wellness hotels in Copenhagen

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Enjoy Nordic wellness at hotel spas, seafront retreats with rejuvenating sea dips, and exclusive spa experiences. Experience why Copenhagen’s spa and wellness are uniquely enchanting during the winter months.

Get a relaxing and refreshing start to the year in one of Copenhagen’s spa retreats. Drawing on themes of Nordic Wellness and often offering access to the clean, cold sea, the city’s spa hotels offer ways to start the year well.

Hotels which offer unique wellness experiences in Copenhagen include Hotel Ottilia in Carlsberg City district, located in a former brewery connected to the neighboring Aire Spa, a spa in Carlsberg's former cellars with - amongst others - a unique beer-spa treatment; the award-winning Amazing Space spa atHotel D’Angleterre which fuses Asian and Nordic spa traditions; and Nimb Wellness, a spa beneath Nimb hotel with a hammam, steam rooms, detox treatments and cryo masks. Scandic Spectrum hotel hotel has a spa inspired by Scandinavian wellness traditions, and includes a Finnish spa, steam rooms and signature treatments using Nordic berries. 

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Seafront hotels, known as badehoteller, are very popular in Denmark, where you’re never far from the sea. There are a number of seafront spa hotels along the coast from Copenhagen, where spa areas within the hotels open to white sand beaches and the cold and rejuvenating winter sea. Just two of the options are Beach Hotel Marienlyst and Kurhotel Skodsborg, each with their own spa facilities.

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‘Only in Copenhagen’ spa experiences

Copenhagen also offers a number of spa experiences you can’t find anywhere else in the world. At the former Danish Post & Telegraph office, now Villa Copenhagen, you can swim in a pool warmed with excess heat from the hotel and enjoy a lovely view over Tivoli and the skyline. At The Krane, you can stay in a former coal crane with a spa, created by Amazing Space, with fantastic city and skyline views. At Kaj Hotel, you can stay in a floating hotel with immediate access to the water for a winter dip. And at Kokkedal Castle, you can experience luxury wellness rituals in a historic country estate dating to 1746.

Hotels with spa experiences in Copenhagen

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AIRE Ancient Spa in the Carlsberg City District

Once brewing the world-famous Carlsberg beer, the iconic building dating back to 1881 now houses AIRE Ancient baths in the former cellars of the Carlsberg brewery. Here, you can experience a spa with thermal baths and treatments, including a special Beer Soak experience. The spa experience at AIRE can easily be combined with a stay at Hotel Ottilia, which is located in the same building, which is a unique 4+ star luxury boutique hotel with 155 room and suites.

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D'Angleterre
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D'Angleterre

Hotel D'Angleterre is an institution when it comes to luxury in Copenhagen. The 5 stars hotel features its own Michelin restaurant Marchal, a champaigne bar, Balthazar, and its own spa Amazing Space. The spa features 5 treatment rooms, a swimming pool (10×12 meters), a traditional Nordic sauna with dry heat, a steam room with aromatherapy and a relaxing lounge area.

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Scandic Spectrum - Sleep by the water
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Scandic Spectrum

Scandic Spectrum houses Spectrum Wellness, an inviting retreat with a heated pool, Finnish sauna, and a range of treatments like facials and massages. Nominated for ‘Spa of the Year’ at the 2024 Danish Beauty Awards, Spectrum Wellness stands out as a top relaxation destination. Guests can also enjoy a peaceful lounge area with sun loungers, ideal for unwinding in a tranquil setting. During winter, weekly saunagus events add a unique touch to the wellness experience, making Spectrum Wellness a year-round sanctuary for relaxation.

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Marienlyst Strandhotel
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Marienlyst Beach Hotel

The story of Beach Hotel Marienlyst includes 155 years of non-stop hotel-keeping, royal regulars and a fantastic view over Oresund, Sweden and Kronborg Castle. Marienlyst has direct access to the sea and features a luxurious spa of 1,600kvm with 10 customized spa treatments. During winter, you can dip in the sea between Denmark and Sweden directly form the hotel and get warm in the hotel's jacuzzis.

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Skodsborg Kurhotel & SPA
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Kurhotel Skodsborg

North of Copenhagen and north of the UNESCO forests of Dyrehaven is Skodsborg - a spa hotel dating back from 1898. They offer 16 warm and cooling bathing experiences, saunagus and direct access to the sea from the beach and a private jetty.

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Villa Copenhagen pool
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Villa Copenhagen

Located in Copenhagen's former post office, Villa Copenhagen is known for its Nordic design as well as for its outdoor 25 meter lapping pool, which is heated by the excess heat from Villa's cooling systems. The temperature in the pool may vary from 28-30 degrees, and the hotel features also a sauna. 

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The Krane
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The Krane

A former coal crane in Copenhagen now offers a unique and exclusive hotel, spa, meeting and event experience. The spa is decorated with light stone from floor to ceiling and has a huge glass wall as a window on one side overlooking the harbor and the sea. The spa is run by the Amazing Space team from Hotel d'Angleterre, which offers a large range of sensory experiences and custom-made products.

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Kaj Hotel
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Kaj Hotel

Kaj Hotel is a floating one room houseboat hotel. Located in the peaceful Holmen in Copenhagen, and with a direct view of the historic custom house, Toldboden. The tiny hotel is only 16 square meters, but despite its size can easily fit a small family. The hotel features kayaks, stand up paddles, its own boat and direct access to Copenhagen's canals - which are clean and popular amongst locals for both summer swims and winter dips. Kaj hotel also offers warm bathrobes for people who would like to enjoy the terrace after a dip or in the cold months. 

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Kokkedal Slot
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Kokkedal Slot

Kokkedal Slot is a 250-year-old castle offering a unique blend of historic charm and modern luxury. Beneath the beautiful main building, an underground tunnel leads to a luxurious and stylish wellness oasis. Guests can indulge in various treatments in three private rooms or enjoy a Romantic Wellness Evening when travelling with their partners.

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Hornbækhus
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Hotel Hornbækhus

Located in the scenic Northern Zealand, Hotel Hornbækhus is just a short stroll from the beautiful Hornbæk Beach, renowned for its pristine sands and clear waters. Guests can enjoy easy access to the beach, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and beachside walks. The hotel offers charmingly decorated rooms and a cozy garden, providing a relaxing retreat. Combining traditional Danish hospitality with modern amenities, Hornbækhus ensures a memorable stay close to nature.

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Charlottehaven
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Charlottehaven

Charlottehaven is an apartment hotel located nearbythe new neighborhood by the sea, Nordhavn. While it's not a spa hotel, Charlottehaven is known amongst locals for its health club which features a swimming pool, a sauna, and classes which can be joined both by locals and hotel guests such as yoga, mindfulness, pilates, swimming and open water swimming in the sea. The hotel is just a few minutes walk from Nordhavn's harbor bath Sandkaj, where it's possible to take a winter dip, enjoy Danish pastries by one of the local bakeries, and then walk or bike back to the hotel for a sauna. 

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Manon les suites
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Manon Les Suites

Located in the heart of Copenhagen, Manon Les Suites offers an unparalleled spa and wellness experience. The hotel’s rooftop features a unique indoor and outdoor spa area, providing a tranquil oasis with breathtaking city views. Guests can indulge in luxurious treatments, unwind in the sauna, or take a refreshing dip in the pool surrounded by lush greenery. The ground floor gym is perfect for a revitalizing workout before relaxing in the serene spa environment. As part of the sustainable and organic-certified Guldsmeden chain, Manon Les Suites combines eco-friendly practices with a luxurious bohemian ambiance, ensuring a truly unique and rejuvenating stay.

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Nimat Spa
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Hotel Kong Arthur

Hotel Kong Arthur is located by the Lakes in central Copenhagen and is a boutique hotel that combines Scandinavian style with a central location. The hotel’s spa and wellness facilities include Ni’mat Spa, which draws on Nordic traditions in a calm and intimate atmosphere. The spa area features a Water Temple section with hot stone beds, pools, as well as a sauna and steam bath. Treatments such as aromatherapy massages and facials are also available for guests seeking a wellness experience.

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