Yoga and coffee by the canal: a Sunday in Sydhavnen

By yum · Updated 3 November 2026

If you want a slow Sunday in Copenhagen, head to Sydhavnen. At yum on Alliancevej 22, the yoga studio and the café sit side by side by the canal on Teglholmen. You can take a class, walk straight into the café afterwards and sit with a coffee and a view of the water. The café is open 9:00–19:00 on Sundays, and it’s easy to get to by metro, harbour bus or bike.

That’s the short answer. Here’s what a Sunday like that can look like.

In short

• yum is a yoga studio and a café in one place, by the canal in Sydhavnen.
• The café is open on Sundays 9:00–19:00. Closing time is flexible.
• You can get here by metro (Enghave Brygge or Sluseholmen), harbour bus to Teglholmen, S-train or bike.
• All classes are taught in English, with 18 people at most.
• With yum intro, you get 10% off in the café while your membership is active.

What is yum?

yum is a café and yoga studio by the canals of Sydhavnen in Copenhagen. The studio and the café are right next to each other, so it’s easy to do both in one go. The interior is a mix of Bali and Scandinavia, with lots of green plants and the water just outside.

We’re not only for people who do yoga. Lots of people come just for the coffee, lunch or a beer by the water. And lots start in the café and end up on the mat. Or the other way round.

What can a Sunday at yum look like?

Here’s one idea. Swap it around as you like.

First: a class. Start on the mat. If you’re new, choose a calm class like yum basic elements, yum on earth or yum at sea. See the schedule for current classes on schedule and booking.

After: coffee by the water. Walk straight into the café.

Lunch. The menu is Asian-inspired with a Scandinavian twist. We go for organic, fresh and homemade food. See the café menu.

Afternoon: a walk along the canals. Sydhavnen is built around water. Take a walk along the canals, or hop on the harbour bus towards the city.

How do you get to yum?

yum is at Alliancevej 22, 2450 Copenhagen SV, on Teglholmens Sydkaj.

• Metro: Enghave Brygge or Sluseholmen.
• Harbour bus: to Teglholmen.
• S-train: There’s an S-train in the area too.
• Bike: It’s easy to cycle out here.
• Car: There’s 2-hour free parking on Alliancevej.

The first time, enter the studio from the outside, through the door to the left of the café, by the canal.

What should you know about the café?

• Opening hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30–19:00, Friday 8:30–20:00, Saturday 9:00–20:00 and Sunday 9:00–19:00. Closing times are flexible, depending on how busy it is.
• Food: Asian-inspired with a Scandinavian twist, with a focus on organic, fresh and homemade.
• Drinks: coffee, and later in the day draught beer, wine and cocktails with a view of the water.
• Table bookings: only for groups of more than 7 people.

We care about the environment and try to keep our carbon footprint down by choosing sustainable materials, food and drink.

What should you bring to a class?

Not much. Mats, blocks, bolsters, blankets and straps are free. Come in your workout clothes, as there are no changing rooms. There’s a bathroom and a bamboo divider if you need to change. Bring warm socks and a jumper for the rest at the end. And a water bottle, if you like.

All classes are taught in English, with 18 people at most. You book via Mindbody. Cancel at least 4 hours before, or there’s a DKK 75 fee. If it’s your first time, read our yummy beginner’s guide to yoga.

Can you do yoga on the water in summer?

Yes. From May to September we have SUP yoga on the water, 90 minutes on a paddleboard. It’s included in memberships, clip cards and drop-ins. So a Sunday in Sydhavnen looks a little different in summer.

What if I’d rather do something other than a regular class?

Then you have a few options. A Sunday doesn’t have to be sweaty.

• yum retreat: 30–90 minutes of breathwork, meditation, yoga nidra and sound. Perfect if the week has been long and you mostly need to land.
• Aerial yoga: You hang in a soft fabric hammock. aerial basics is made for beginners, and aerial retreat is slow and calm. Read more in what is aerial yoga?.
• Just the café: You’re welcome to skip the yoga and just come for the coffee and the view. Lots of people do.

Whatever you choose, it’s easier to slow down when your phone is in your bag and the water is right outside.

Is yum for me if I’ve never done yoga?

Yes, you can start here. yum basic elements is made for beginners, and yum on earth and yum at sea are for all levels. Not sure what to pick? Read which type of yoga should I choose?. Prefer to start really gently? Read about yoga for stress and sleep.

How we do it at yum

• Where: Alliancevej 22, 2450 Copenhagen SV, by the canal on Teglholmen in Sydhavnen.
• Café: open every day of the week. Sunday 9:00–19:00.
• Yoga: classes for beginners and more experienced students, aerial yoga, yum retreat and SUP yoga from May to September. See class descriptions.
• Classes: 18 people at most, in English. Free props.
• New to yum: yum intro gives you 30 days of unlimited yoga and 10% off in the café.

Want to know more about us? Read about yum. You’ll also find the practical details on contact.

Fancy a Sunday with us? Start with yum intro: 30 days of unlimited yoga for DKK 399 (DKK 359 under 30) and 10% off in the café. Or just come by Alliancevej 22 for a coffee and see the place first. Questions? Write to yoga@yum.dk.

FAQ

Where is yum?

yum is at Alliancevej 22, 2450 Copenhagen SV, by the canal on Teglholmen in Sydhavnen. The studio entrance is to the left of the café, by the canal.

When is the café open on Sundays?

The café is open on Sundays 9:00–19:00. Closing times are flexible, depending on how busy it is.

How do you get to yum by public transport?

Take the metro to Enghave Brygge or Sluseholmen, or the harbour bus to Teglholmen. There’s an S-train in the area too, and 2-hour free parking on Alliancevej.

Can you go to the café without doing yoga?

Yes. You don’t need to be booked on a class to come to the café. Table bookings are only for groups of more than 7 people.

Do you get a café discount when you do yoga at yum?

Yes. With yum intro, you get 10% off in the café while your membership is active.