Gardens and parks

This beautiful park is named by its close proximity to Amalienborg Palace. The park was designed by the Belgian landscape architect, Jean Delogne, and adorned with sculptures from the Italian artist, Arnaldo Pomodoro.

It is a green oasis in the middle of the city, protected from both noise, and wind, with beautiful flowers of all shapes and colours.

A nice breathing space in the vibrant city is Botanical Garden. 25 acres of landscape garden (laid out in 1874) with rare trees, shrubs and herbs. It is free to walk around the beautiful garden.

Fælledparken is the largest park in Copenhagen, and very popular.

All through the summer you will find people here who are sun bathing, playing games, going for a run and children playing.

The park area is also used for larger events and festivals.

The Frederiksberg Gardens, inspired by English landscape gardens, is a romantic garden area adjacent to the Frederiksberg Castle.

Boat tours operate all summer, and it is a great way to get an idea of the vastness of the gardens.

No other place in Europe will you find a nature area of this size so close to a metropolis and with metro connection to the gate.

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.

"...there she sat, eager as my old track-ad-field-coach – pacing me up the hill. “Faster, mom! The next lamp’ll light up in a second!!""

Blogger Julia Fearrington went for a run in Søndermarken.

The Deer Park is popular for outings, picnics, and walks.

Today the area is popular for outings, picnics, long walks, jogging, bicycling, horse back riding, or a trip in a horse carriage.

Royal Gardens and Midtown Oasis.

The gardens are the country's oldest royal gardens and were established in the Renaissance style by Christian IV in the early 1600's.

The huge flowerbeds are is a spectacular sight during the summer months, and it's a popular spot for Copenhageners.

Enjoy the rest of the fortresses that once protected Copenhagen from danger.