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Are there drinking fountains in Copenhagen where I can refill a bottle?

Refill points on Amager, in the City and the bridge districts

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Short answer

Yes, Copenhagen has about 130 public water posts with quality-assured drinking water, as of June 2026. You find them on Amager, in the bridge districts such as Nørrebro and in the City. About 30 % are open all year, while the rest are closed in winter, from October to April, because they are not frost-proof. A map shows year-round posts in blue and summer-only posts in yellow.

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Why

  1. Posts are placed along popular running and walking routes.
  2. The water is the same drinking water as in the tap.
  3. A map shows which posts are open in winter.

Details

Running routes with water stops include one through Nørrebro and one past Amalienborg.

Tip

In winter, check the map for blue year-round posts before you leave the hotel with an empty bottle.

What may differ

The number of posts and which ones stay open in winter can change from year to year.

Common misconception

Many visitors think there is nowhere to refill a bottle in Copenhagen without buying a drink.

What actually happens

Public water posts are spread across the city, and tap water itself is drinkable.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Opening hours, prices and services change, so check the official sources before you go.

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