Explore The Top 10 Best Parks In Copenhagen
Copenhagen is a capital city with plenty of green spaces and an abundance of parks and picnic spots. So when you need a break from sightseeing or want a peaceful spot to have a picnic, you can be sure to find a park nearby where you can sit, relax and admire the views.
But some parks stand out more than others. You can look for wild deer at the Deer Park, enjoy the peaceful setting of the Botanical Gardens, enjoy a spectacular view of Rosenborg Castle from Kings Garden or visit Tivoli or Bakken amusement parks.
Copenhagen’s city centre parks all have free entry except for Tivoli Gardens. This article also includes several suggestions for places close to the parks and green spaces.
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Enjoy The Kings Garden Next To Rosenborg Castle
The Kings Garden (Kongens Have), also known as Kings Park, is the oldest royal garden in Denmark, dating back to the 1600s. The Renaissance-style gardens in the park were initially landscaped during the reign of King Christian IV.
When the flowers bloom, the rose garden looks and smells beautiful. And there are many statues scattered around the park that have been there for over 400 years.
The Kings Garden is one of several places in the city centre where you can see the Sakura (cherry blossom) trees flower in the spring. For more information about where to see the best cherry blossoms and the Sakura festival, check out this article: The Best Places To See Cherry Blossom In Copenhagen.
Rosenborg Castle is located within The Kings Garden, and the park is an excellent place to see and take photos of the castle and moat.
The Royal Life Guard barracks are located next to Rosenborg Castle, and there’s a good chance you’ll hear the band practising as you wander around the park. While there’s no public entry to the barracks, you can get a good view of the band from the grounds of Rosenborg Castle.
There are toilets inside The Kings Garden, close to the Hercules Pavilion Cafe.
Kings Park Garden Opening Hours and Address
| Kings Garden Opening Hours | Nov-Feb 7 am-5 pm March & Oct 7 am – 7 pm April & Sept 7 am – 9 pm May-Aug 7 am – 10 pm |
| Address | Øster Voldgade 4A, 1350 København |
The Best Things To See And Do Close To Kings Garden
Discover The Beauty Of Copenhagen Botanical Garden
Copenhagen Botanical Garden (Kobenhavn Botanisk Have) has been in its current location since 1870. The landscaped gardens, which contain Denmark’s biggest collection of living plants, are the perfect place to rest and take a small break, whether you are interested in plants or not.
The gardens have plenty of seats dotted around, so pick your spot, relax and enjoy. It’s also a good place for people-watching.
And despite being in the city centre, you’ll likely see plenty of birds, ducks and squirrels.
There’s no charge to visit the Botanical Garden, but a visit to the Palm House costs 70 kr. Entry to the Palm House includes the Butterfly House, home to many Central American butterflies. However, the Butterfly House is only open from the 16th of April to the 20th of October 2024.
The Palm House is a great place to visit on a cold day. It’s full of tropical plants, and the temperature is hot and humid. Top tip: wear layers; it can get really hot inside.
There are toilets at the entrance to The Botanical Garden and close to the Palm House.
Copenhagen Botanical Garden Opening Hours and Address
| Botanical Garden Opening Hours | 8.30 am – 4 pm Oct-March 8.30 am – 6 pm Apr-Sept |
| Palm House | 10 am – 3.30 pm Oct-March 10 am – 5 pm Apr-Sept Closed Mondays except for July & Aug |
| Butterfly House | 16th Apr – 20th Oct 2024 Same hours as the Palm House |
| Address | Gothersgade 128, 1123 København K |
What To See And Do Close To The Botanical Garden
Why You Should Visit Tivoli Gardens
When you visit Tivoli Gardens, the most famous park and one of the most famous attractions in Copenhagen, you’ll be stepping into a world of enchanting beauty and entertainment that has captivated visitors for over 180 years.
The park’s allure lies in its thrilling rides and picturesque gardens that evolve with each passing season. As you wander through the carefully manicured landscapes, you’ll immerse yourself in a tranquil oasis within the bustling city.
Whether you’re seeking adventure or simply wish to bask in the serenity of nature, Tivoli Gardens offers an experience unlike any other, making it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring Copenhagen.
Opened in 1843, Tivoli is the third oldest-running amusement park in the world. The oldest is Bakken, also in Copenhagen, which dates back to 1583. The second oldest amusement park, Wurstelprater, known as Prater, opened in 1766 in Leopoldstadt, Austria.
Tivoli Gardens Opening Dates 2024
Tivoli Gardens is open daily during the dates shown below.
Summer 22nd March – 22nd September 2024
Halloween 10th October – 3rd November 2024
Christmas 15th November – 5th January 2025
Tivoli Gardens Opening Hours, Entry Fee, Address and Website
You can buy a ticket to visit the gardens with no rides included or buy an additional ticket to include the rides.
| Tivoli Gardens Opening Hours | 11 am – 11 pm |
| Ticket Price | 155 kr Entry Ticket The entry ticket doesn’t include any rides 259 kr Ride Pass An entry ticket must be purchased with the ride pass |
| Address | Vesterbrogade 3, 1630 København V |
| Website | Tivoli Gardens Website |
What To See And Do Close To Tivoli Gardens
Explore Østre Anlæg The Park Behind SMK
Østre Anlæg is a hilly park on land that was Copenhagens ramparts. Sculptures and monuments are dotted around the park, and it’s a pleasant, less-visited place to relax and enjoy nature.
You can look out over one of Østre Anlæg lakes from the National Art Gallery (Statens Museum For Kunst), and on the other side of the park, you’ll find The Hirschsprung Collection.
There are toilets inside Østre Anlæg Park, not too far from The Hirschsprung Collection.
| Østre Anlæg Park Opening Hours | Open 24 hours |
| Address | Stockholmsgade 20, 2100 København |
What To See And Do Close To Østre Anlæg Park
Enjoy A Picnic At Ørsted Park Close To Torvehallerne Food Hall
Ørsted Park (Ørstedparken) is a pleasant, peaceful place to visit and, like Østre Anlæg Park, is laid out on the city’s former ramparts. The lake in the middle of Ørsted Park used to be part of the moat.
If you look at a map of Copenhagen city centre, you can trace a semi-circle of the old city ramparts from Østre Anlæg Park, passing through the Botanical Garden, Ørsted Park and Tivoli Gardens.
Ørsted Park was built to commemorate two brothers, the scientist Hans Christian Ørsted and Anders Sandøe Ørsted, Denmark’s prime minister from 1842. There are statues of both brothers in the park.
There are plenty of seats around the lake, and on a sunny day, it’s a good place for a picnic.
While there are toilets inside the park near the H C Andersens Boulevard/Nørre Farimagsgade entrance if you use the entrance near Torvhallerne, the closest toilets are on Frederiksborggade.
Ørsted Park Opening Hours and Address
| Ørsted Park Opening Hours | Open 24 hours |
| Address | Nørre Voldgade 1, 1358 København |
What You Can See And Do Close To Ørsted Park
Visit The Royal Library Garden (Det Kongelige Biblioteks Have)
The Royal Library’s Garden (Det Kongelige Biblioteks Have), located between the Danish Parliament (Folketinget) and the Royal Library, is a small but peaceful place with a pond and a statue of the philosopher Søren Kierkegaard.
The Library Gardens were constructed in 1920 and in 1999, an eight-metre (26.2 feet) water fountain was added as a feature to the pond.
Close to the water the Royal Library Garden is a lovely peaceful place to stop for a break.
The closest toilets are inside the Black Diamond Library.
Royal Library Garden Opening Hours and Address
| Royal Library Garden Opening Hours | 6 am – 10 pm |
| Address | Proviantpassagen 1, 1218 København |
The Best Things To See And Do Close To The Royal Library Garden
Visit The Citadel (Kastellet)
Kastellet (The Citadel), founded in 1626 by King Christian IV, is one of Northern Europe’s best-preserved fortifications. The stronghold is still used as a working military barracks and is open to the public.
While not technically a park, Kastellet is a beautiful, open green space in the city that you can visit and enjoy.
At Kastellet, you can wander around the ramparts overlooking the moat. Take a look at Copenhagen’s only remaining windmill. Visit the Monument for Denmark’s International Efforts from 1948. And visit Kastellet Church, which is open daily from 8 am until 6 pm.
The toilets are located to the right of Kastellet Church.
Katellet (The Citadel) Opening Hours and Address
| Kastellet Opening Hours | Winter 6 am – 8 pm Summer 6 am – 10 pm |
| Address | Gl. Hovedvagt, Kastellet 1, 2100 København |
What To See And Do Around Kastellet
Enjoy Nature At The Deer Park
The deer park(Dyrehaven) is just 20 minutes by train from Copenhagen city centre.
Open all year round, 24 hours a day, the deer park is home to over 3,000 sika, fallow and red deer. It’s a UNESCO world heritage forest where the deer roam free.
For more information about the deer park, how to get there and what to expect (there’s a lot more than just deer at the park), take a look at The Deer Park Copenhagen: Everything You Need To Know.
Copenhagen Deer Park Opening Hours and Address
| Deer Park Opening Hours | 24 hours |
| Address | Dyrehaven 2930, Klampenborg |
What To See And Do Close To The Deer Park
Experience Bakken, The World’s Oldest Running Amusement Park
Opened in 1583, Bakken is located inside The Deer Park (Dyrehavn). Entry to Bakken is free, but you’ll need to buy a wristband to go on the rides.
It’s worth visiting Bakken to see Rutschebanen, the wooden rollercoaster constructed in 1932. It looks like a museum piece, but it’s still operating, and you’ll hear the screams to prove it.
There are plenty of restaurants and several bars at Bakken, so you won’t go hungry.
It seems incredible that Bakken, an amusement park, is inside a UNESCO forest surrounded by a deer park. But they co-exist together, and it has worked for hundreds of years. You don’t need to walk far to escape the noise of Bakken and enjoy the peace of the deer park.
There are plenty of toilets inside Bakken.
Bakken Amusement Park Opening Hours and Address
| Bakken Opening Hours | Varying opening dates, see this section of Bakken’s website for details |
| Address | Dyrehavevej 62, 2930 Klampenborg |
The Best Things To Do Close To Bakken
Plan Your Journey Using Rejseplanen
Rejseplanen is a journey-planning public transport app that makes exploring Copenhagen and the whole of Denmark easy. You can also use Rejseplanen to buy your tickets.
Discover The Birds And Beauty Of Frederiksberg Park
Frederiksberg Park (Frederiksberg Have), dating back to the 1700s and the reign of King Frederik IV, is 4 km (2½ miles) from the city centre, but it’s worth a visit.
The park, a beautiful green space known for its picturesque landscapes and peaceful atmosphere, is home to many birds, and you’re guaranteed to see grey herons and greylag geese with a good chance of spotting common chaffinches, greater spotted woodpeckers, and treecreepers.
During the spring, grey herons nest on a small island in the park, and you’ll hear them well before you get close to them.
In the summer, you can hire a rowing boat or take a boat tour on the park’s small canal.
And, if you’re lucky, you can spot the elephants in the zoo from the elephant viewpoint at any time of year.
The park has a rich history and is home to a ‘castle’ now a military barracks.
It’s an easy mistake to make, but don’t get Frederiksberg Park and Frederiksborg Castle confused. Frederiksborg Castle is almost 40 km out of the city at Hillerød.
Frederiksberg Park Opening Hours and Address
| Frederiksberg Park Opening Hours | Nov-Feb 6 am – 5 pm March & Oct 6 am – 7 pm April & Sept 6 am – 9 pm May-Aug 6 am – 10 pm |
| Address | 2000 Frederiksberg |
What To See And Do Close To Frederiksberg Park
If You Like Nature, You’ll Love The Forest Tower
Denmark’s spiral forest tower is a day trip from Copenhagen, and it’s well worth a visit. I have an article which details what to see and do, prices, and how to get there using public transportation. Click the button below to learn more.
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