10 Things to Do in Frederiksberg That You Shouldn't Miss

September 5, 2017 Kelli Reichel

Frederiksberg is sort of a city within a city—though completely surrounded by Copenhagen, it’s technically its own municipality. It’s teeming with gourmet specialty shops, upscale shopping and charming cafés. But it’s also steeped in history and culture. An enormous park features romantic gardens, a Chinese pavilion, Greek-style temple and labyrinth. Take tour of the masterful baroque Frederiksberg Palace and enjoy the delicate exhibits of the Museum of Modern Glass Art.
Restaurants in Frederiksberg

1. Frederiksberg Slot

Roskildevej 28 A, Frederiksberg, Copenhagen 2000, Denmark +45 36 13 26 00
Excellent
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4.5 based on 294 reviews

Frederiksberg Slot

Reviewed By Wayne L - Bangkok, Thailand

This was the first castle we visited with the children and it was very cool. Even though the day was quite bleak, the visit was well worth the trip and as it was kind of an unplanned visit, once we arrived we were very impressed.
Highlights- the Great Hall, the artwork, the spectacular chapel and for me, the organ in the chapel (that consequently celebrated its 400th year in the chapel this year).

2. Landbohojskolens Have

Buelowsvej 17, Frederiksberg, Copenhagen 1870, Denmark
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4.5 based on 108 reviews

Landbohojskolens Have

Reviewed By nick e - Frederiksberg, Denmark

...and it is quite lovely. A well maintained and cared-for local beauty spot, very popular for picnics and general laying around when the weather is nice. The trees, shrubs and plants are usually labelled so that your curiosity as to their names can be satisfied. Plenty of ducks and a couple of healthy ponds, a stunning rose garden, plenty of seats and a quite nice cafe, run by students. Generally food isn't available before I think 11 am, but if you're hungry there might be wrapped sandwiches available, left over from yesterday. They serve nice coffee. A very popular park. Note that Dogs simply are not allowed, on a lead or otherwise - this makes it safe to just throw yourself down anywhere on the grass for a relax without having to check carefully for you-know-what beforehand. This is an excellent and very welcome rule. Also note that mobile BBQs, grills etc are similarly not allowed, although of course you can have a picnic (pre cooked) any time before the park shuts at night.

Roskildevej 1, Frederiksberg, Copenhagen 2000, Denmark
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4.5 based on 125 reviews

Sondermarken

Reviewed By oerbjerg - Frederiksberg, Denmark

In Sondermarken you can go for your running in a nice green spot in the middle of the city. Run your intervals or more hill climbing or just lay on the grass and be inspired by the past looking at the beautiful Frederiksberg Castle. Finishing off with a visit to the very old Zoo just across the street. Amazing.

4. Copenhagen Zoo

Roskildevej 32, Frederiksberg, Copenhagen 2000, Denmark +45 72 20 02 00
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4 based on 1 reviews

Copenhagen Zoo

The Copenhagen Zoo is home to African pygmy goats, elephants, tigers and animals of all shapes and sizes. You're invited to observe training sessions and feeding times. Open 365 days a year 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or later in summer.

Reviewed By Marcus L - Horsham, United Kingdom

I visited mainly to see the polar bears in weather that was similar to their natural environment. Unfortunately, they were nowhere to be seen, so that was a big disappointment. There were also a lack of animals in other enclosures as well, such as the brown bears and the musk ox.
The zoo can be quite confusing to walk round, as there appears to be no natural route, and there is a lot of doubling back. Some enclosures were very good, others I felt were too small for the animals they contained.

5. The Cisterns

Soendermarken | Soendermarken, Frederiksberg, Copenhagen 2000, Denmark +45 30 73 80 32
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4 based on 305 reviews

The Cisterns

The Cisterns in Søndermarken ParkResting deep beneath the green lawns of Søndermarken Park is a cavernous world that never sees the light of day. Enveloped in darkness, these damp and cold surroundings call ancient cathedrals and murky Catacombs instantly to mind. History of The Cisterns The Cisterns, a long forgotten subterranean Reservoir, once contained the supply of drinking water for the Danish capital and could hold as much as 16 million liters of clean water. Excavation began in 1856. Taking only three years to complete, the great structure quickly helped to alleviate many of the water supply problems of the day; but by 1933, the city’s cisterns ceased their function as a Reservoir for drinking water, and they were finally drained in 1981. In 1996, in connection with Copenhagen’s status as European City of Culture – and through a joint initiative between the City of Frederiksberg and gallery owner Max Seidenfaden, who ran The Cisterns as a museum of modern glass art from 2001 to 2013– the underground water Reservoir was put to use as an exhibition space. Today, The Cisterns is an integral part of Frederiksberg Museums, acting as a venue for art Exhibitions and other events where the singularity of its architecture and atmosphere remains a core attraction. The Cisterns: A Cave within a CityLocated under Frederiksberg Hill in the heart of Søndermarken Park, The Cisterns is the only dripstone cave in Denmark. The natural formation of stalactites and stalagmites are not uncommon for concrete structures, yet none anywhere can offer the sheer magnitude and diversity of those found here. Such geological formations are extremely fragile, so for the sake of the museum as well as future guests we kindly request that you refrain from touching them. Thank you. Andante Christian Lemmerz at The CisternsIn a unique concoction of granite, concrete pillars and delicate stalactites and stalagmites, the subterranean exhibition space under Søndermarken Park is breathtaking. Of course, not every artist can meet the challenges proposed by these surroundings, but internationally renowned Danish artist Christian Lemmerz is certainly one who can! Lemmerz’ site-specific work, Andante, emerges as a monumental living sculpture, like a sea of candles, to illuminate and stage the sheer drama of this dark and cavernous space. AndanteChristian LemmerzMarts 2 – November 30, 2014

Reviewed By JBPurgerFrb - Frederiksberg, Denmark

Across from Copenhagen Zoo is Sondermarken, which is a large park. In the middle of Sondermarken you'll find the Cisterns. Right now Hiroshi Sambuichi have done some dark in dark exhibition. A little light might have helped. I know that the exhibition is supposed to be experienced in a darkish atmosphere, but it was actually too dark.

6. Haveselskabs Have

Fr.Berg Runddel 1A, Frederiksberg, Copenhagen 2000, Denmark
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4.5 based on 68 reviews

Haveselskabs Have

Reviewed By Jakob L - Edmonton, Canada

Haveselskabs Have is a hidden gem that many people have never heard of. Placed right next to Frederiksberg Gardens main entrance, this "mini park" is often forgotten but in my opinion it is the most beautifull spot in the Gardens. I even got married here in 2013.
The park is open all year round, but if you can got visit in the spring or early fall when the colors are amazing.

7. Frederiksberg Radhus

Smallegade 1, Frederiksberg, Copenhagen 2000, Denmark +45 38 21 21 21
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4 based on 39 reviews

Frederiksberg Radhus

Reviewed By GroningenCopenhagen - Copenhagen, Denmark

Construction of Frederiksberg Rådhus (Town hall) started during World War 2, but was not finished before 1953. Partly duck to lack of building materials.
It covers an area equal to a soccer field. Inside the building their is more than 20.000 m2. 800 people is employed here.
The first Saturday every month their is an opportunity for a guided tour. It starts 13.00 and covers the key rooms of the building as well as the tower, which is 50 m above street level. Here you have one of the best views of Copenhagen. The tour is free and takes about 45 minutes. It is in Danish, but the guides are happy to translate if need be. Worthwhile no matter if you are Danish, living on Frederiksberg or just a (foreign) visitor.

8. The Danish Music Museum

Rosenoerns Alle 22, Frederiksberg, Copenhagen 1970, Denmark +45 41 20 63 13
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5 based on 14 reviews

The Danish Music Museum

In September 2014, the Danish Music Museum reopened with its unique exhibition in new premises at Rosenorns alle 22, Frederiksberg C. The new premises are situated in the former "Broadcasting House", which also houses the Royal Danish Academy of Music. This is a unique "house of music" in which the museum's collections bring the living music of the practising musicians into a cultural historical context, and in which the living music supplies the museum's collections with a sounding dimension. The museum's refurbished exhibition is divided into two "routes" for the visitor - a route which deals with development in Denmark from the bronze lurs onwards, and a route which takes the Middle Ages as its starting point and continues through the various European periods, until both routes meet in globalization of the 20th century. A special part of the exhibition - The "Kunstkammer" - displays quite special, beautiful or rare objects from different periods. The rear part of the exhibition floor - The World - is reserved for temporary Exhibitions, starting with an interesting exhibition about the Far East, featuring instruments from China, Japan and Korea. The new premises also house "Det Klingende Museum" - a new project for children and young people, which allows them to explore all kinds of musical instruments within three main categories: classical music, rhythmic music and traditional music.

Reviewed By Catherine T - Sheffield, United Kingdom

I first visited this museum at its old home around 9 years ago and have wanted to go back ever since.
It's new home is a bit clinical compared to its last but it is still well worth a visit. Some of the instruments are amazing - mind boggling, I mean who on earth designed them?? Or even first thought of the concepts?
The man on the desk was extremely helpful, giving us the tablets with the English translations for all the exhibits, and more information about the actual museum.
The only thing I cannot understand about this place - why is it so quiet? A museum such as this should be be full, busy, but it is so quiet - we were there a couple of hours and no-one else came in (also saw a similar note in their visitor book).
If you fancy a fascinating option of what to do in Copenhagen, here it is!

9. Norman Fosters Elefanthus

Kobenhavns 32, Frederiksberg, Copenhagen 2000, Denmark +45 72 20 02 00
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Norman Fosters Elefanthus

Reviewed By springbank - Greve, Denmark

Surrounded by a landscape for elephants facing Frederiksberg Have (park) this new (2008) house is partially buried in the ground. There is no fences only columns, moat and shifts in the height of the wall separating the elephants from the rest of the garden. The elephant house consists of two giant glass beads which makes the building light and friendly. You move in a cycle of ramps and viewing platforms around the facility and in a loop in through the elephants' indoor area. At last you will reach a major exhibition about the elephant's cultural and natural history at the bottom of the house.
I think that with Norman Foster's elephant house the Zoo not just improved animal welfare and created better conditions for the audience but is lifted up in the architectural upper league! The different buildings in the zoo dating from many periods and reflects changing times views on animal welfare and changes in style and taste. The first elephant in wood was built in 1878 and replaced in 1914 by the temple -like currently used for other purposes.

10. Revymuseet

Allegade 5, Frederiksberg, Copenhagen 2000, Denmark +45 38 10 20 45
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4 based on 12 reviews

Revymuseet

Reviewed By larsra - Ullerslev, Denmark

We visited the "Revymuseet" recently and were very surprised that it only consisted of 4 small rooms, went in and out within 15 min and said to each other - was that it! So sorry no recommendation from us this time.

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