Green Copenhagen: The best parks and gardens
Gardens and parks are scattered all over Copenhagen, and you are never far from a green oasis. These are the perfect spots to relax, sunbathe, go for a stroll or have a picnic.
King's Garden
The King's Garden in Copenhagen - also called Rosenborg Garden - is a beautiful green area ideal for picnicking and sunbathing in the city center.
The Botanical Garden
The 10-hectare Botanical Garden is part of the Parkmuseerne museum district and offers a beautiful green space to enjoy in the center of the city.
Frederiksberg Garden
For centuries, the Frederiksberg Gardens has been a favourite outing spot for Copenhageners. Many bring their picnic baskets for lunch and top off the day by visiting the Copenhagen Zoo in the northernmost end of the gardens.
Vestre Cemetery
With its almost 54 hectares, Vestre Kirkegård in Copenhagen is one of the largest cemeteries in Scandinavia. Many locals use the cemetery for walks and relaxation.
Kalvebod Fælled
Vestamager offers wide expanses, where sun, light, and damp, salty earth are vital elements for the plants and animals that live on this littoral meadow.
Enghaveparken
Parts of the park was drawn by well known Danish architect, Arne Jacobsen, and his tributes to the park has gotten new life with the re-opening of Enghaveparken in 2019. The re-opening, and the renovation, has meant that the park now serves more than one purpose. It’s become one of 300 projects in Copenhagen to face the future change of climate, and especially the rising risk of cloudbursts.
Ørstedsparken
Along the line of the old fortifications that protected Copenhagen up until the 1850s, you will now find a row of green parks.
The Citadel
The Citadel in Copenhagen was founded by Danish King Christian 4 in 1626. You will find it on the border of inner Copenhagen and the area of Østerbro.
Fælledparken
The Copenhagen 'Common' neighbouring the National Stadium is popular for all kinds of óutdoor activities. Fælledparken is the largest park in Copenhagen and very popular.
The Deer Park
A short trip north from Copenhagen will take you to Dyrehaven, a wonderful woodland that seems far from city lights and traffic noise.
Bispebjerg Cemetery
At Bispebjerg Cemetery you’ll find the most beautiful and instagrammed pathways and avenues in this part of the city – Copenhagen Northwest.
Assistens Cemetery
Burial ground, green oasis, cultural treasure. Welcome to Denmark's best known cemetery, Assistens Churchyard, the final resting place of Danes, like Hans Christian Andersen and Søren Kierkegaard.