Boats bob gently. They create a mesmerizing dance on the water. Welcome to Hvidovre Havn.
Hvidovre Havn is a gateway. It provides access to many beautiful locations. You can easily reach Koge Bay from here. Vestamager is also close. You can visit Kongelunden. Oresund and Copenhagen Havn are within reach.
Hvidovre Havn is located on the Zealand side. It lies on the western part of Kalveboderne. Kalveboderne is between Zealand and Amager. This area is part of Amager Vildtreservat. The reserve boasts diverse wildlife. You can spot many birds here.
The harbour can accommodate just under 200 boats. The harbour basin is about 300 meters long. It is approximately 60 meters wide. The water depth is about 1.8 meters. The depth varies depending on the wind.
There are several restaurants here. You can find many places to eat. The harbour has a rich community life. People enjoy kayaking and rowing here. Sailing is also popular.
North of Hvidovre Havn lies Hvidovre Strandpark. The beach park has been re-established. It has expanded in recent years. You will find a bathing pier here. Art separates the sandy beach from the lawn. There are tables and benches too. You can use the bicycle and waste stands. Kalveboderne is relatively shallow. This makes the beach ideal for families. Small children can play safely.
Want to know more about the slipway? Are you curious about the mast crane? Do you need information on the fuel facilities? Contact the Harbour Administration. They can provide details about diesel and petrol.
Hvidovre itself has a rich history. In prehistoric times people lived here. A 3500-year-old sword was found in 1929. It dates back to the Bronze Age.
Around 1170 a farm named Ovre existed. Esbern Snare gifted it to Soro Abbey. Bishop Absalon later acquired it. A Romanesque church was constructed. Hvidovre means White Ovre. The church was built with white chalk. This contrasts with Rodovre. That church was built with red brick.
Hvidovre did not become a village until the mid-1600s. In 1682 Hvidovre had 18 farms. There were also 14 houses without farmland. In those days only a few crops were cultivated.
Land near Copenhagen was converted into allotments in the 1920s. Copenhagen faced a housing shortage after World War I. Farmers in Hvidovre saw an opportunity. They sold their land in small lots. Workers from Copenhagen bought these lots. They often built houses from Chevrolet or Ford boxes. These boxes were used to ship car parts from America.
Hvidovre has grown significantly over the years. In 1901 the parish had only 500 residents. By 1930 the population reached 6523. In 1940 it nearly doubled to 12014. Today Hvidovre has over 53000 residents.
Hvidovre Havn is more than just a harbour. It is a place where history meets modern life. Enjoy the views. Explore the surroundings. Experience the charm of this coastal gem.