Places to see Copenhagen in its autumn coat

Photo: Daniel Rasmussen

Autumn is the season where Copenhagen really shows its true colours. We've picked out spots in and around the city you should make sure to see if you want a bit of that autumnal vibe.

List
Map
Add to my trip
King's Garden
Photo: Martin Heiberg
01

King's Garden

Denmark's oldest royal gardens.

Info
Add to my trip
Vestre Cemetery
Photo: Thomas Høyrup Christensen
02

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.

In 1870, Vestre Kirkegård cemetery w...

Info
Add to my trip
Rosenborg Castle
Photo: Visit Copenhagen
03

Rosenborg Castle

Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen houses some of Denmark's greatest cultural treasures. The castle was built 1606-34 by Christian IV as a pleasure palace. In the basement you will find the Danish crown j...

Add to my trip
The Botanical Garden
Photo: Daniel Rasmussen
04

The Botanical Garden

Ten hectares of gardens with a butterfly house and a tropical palm house dating to 1874. 

Add to my trip
The Citadel
Photo: Daniel Rasmussen
05

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.

Today, the buildings inside the Citadel are used a...

Info
Add to my trip
Frederiksberg Gardens
Photo: Daniel Rasmussen
06

Frederiksberg Gardens

At the main entrance, visitors are officially received by Frederik VI, a former king much beloved by his people, so one is fully aware of entering his garden.

Info
Add to my trip
The Deer Park
Photo: Daniel Rasmussen
07

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.

Info
Add to my trip
The Carlsberg Garden
Photo: Wonderful Copenhagen
08

The Carlsberg Garden

The Carlsberg Garden is a beautiful and hidden oasis beside Dansehallerne and the developing city in Carlsberg.

Originally it was J. C. Jacobsen's private garden, but today, the locals can get a break ...

Info
Add to my trip
Søndermarken
Photo: Wonderful Copenhagen
09

Søndermarken

Between Valby and Frederiksberg you find Søndermarken – one of Copenhagen’s many parks offering space and beautiful nature.

Here you find wild plants, long meadow-like grass and even owls in the old t...

Info