Things to do in Copenhagen, Zealand: The Best Nature & Parks

May 8, 2022 Alida England

Copenhagen was once a Viking fishing settlement, and you can still find traces of the Norse explorers here. Visit reconstructed villages, the remains of a 1,000-year-old castle, and museums dedicated to the notorious raiders. Copenhagen also features a blend of modern architecture and historical artifacts such as the Round Tower observatory – a wonderful example of 17th-century architecture. Art galleries, narrow streets, canals, parks, and Baroque churches round out the city’s cultural attractions.
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1. Botanical Garden

Gothersgade 128, Copenhagen 1353 Denmark +45 35 32 22 22 http://botanik.snm.ku.dk
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Botanical Garden

The Botanical Garden is a part of the Natural History Museum of Denmark. The Botanical Garden holds the largest collections of living plants in Denmark. If you are interested in botany and gardening or are just looking for an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, the garden is a great place to relax and find inspiration. Year round it is home to a variety of exhibitions and activities, for example the Palm House, the Butterfly House and guided tours. The Botanical Garden are open Tuesday through Sunday from 8:30 AM to 4 PM in the winter, and every day from 8:30 AM to 6 PM from May through September. Visiting the Botanical Garden is free, except for the Palm House where there is an entrance fee.

Reviewed By okeedoke

We visited the lovely gardens after our tour of Rosenborg Castle.The garden contains more than 13,000 species, arranged in different sections including: Danish plants (600 species), perennial plants (1,100 species), annual plants (1,100 species), rock gardens with plants from mountainous areas in Central and Southern Europe and Conifer Hill...which is planted with coniferous trees. One of the newest inclusions is a rhododendron garden and the butterfly pavilion. Higly recommend!

2. Kongens Have

Gothersgade 11, Copenhagen 2300 Denmark +45 33 92 63 00 http://www.ses.dk
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Kongens Have

Reviewed By Manokate - Copenhagen, Denmark

Wonderful park, wonderful place to relax any time of the year., most peaceful place for winter-walk, most perfect place for picnic during the summer. Very recommended.

3. Bike the City

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Bike the City

Bike the City is temporarily closed due to ownership transfer. Until we open again we recommend some of the many other great bike tour options in Copenhagen. Find them on visitcopenhagen.com

4. Amaliehaven

Toldbodgade, Copenhagen 2004 Denmark
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Amaliehaven

Reviewed By Klaudia_Karpinska - Oslo, Norway

Amaliehaven is located nearby well-known Amalienborg castle. This park is very nice and calm and perfect for resting or reading a book. You can find there fountains and a lots of green and numerous beautiful trees and flowers. What is interesting in this park they are located four columns and fountain sculptured by Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro which look like parts of set design for sci-fi film.

5. Oerstedsparken

Norre Voldgade/Norre Farimagsgade, Copenhagen 1358/1364 Denmark http://www.kk.dk/Borger/ByOgTrafik/GroenneOmraader/Parker/CityParker/Oerstedsparken.aspx
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Oerstedsparken

6. Peblinge Lake

Copenhagen Denmark
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Peblinge Lake

Reviewed By jbg74 - Saint Paul, United States

There are a series of ponds/lakes here which were originally part of the fortifications of Copenhagen then became the water supply and now have a biking and walking paths around them with lots of waterfowl swimming in the ponds. Even in December it is very busy with Danes running and biking around the place but still great for a walk or faster exercise if that is your thing too.

7. Det Kongelige Biblioteks Have

Soren Kierkegaards Plads 1, Copenhagen 1218 Denmark http://www.slke.dk/slotte/andre-sevaerdigheder/det-kongelige-biblioteks-have/
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Det Kongelige Biblioteks Have

Reviewed By duck8to - Montville, United States

It is the largest library in the Nordic Countries and one of the largest in the world. With 37+ physical units and 2.5+ million electronic titles, the library is still expanding it's offerings. The library was founded by King Frederick III in 1848 who contributed his collection of European works at it's founding. The library however was not open to the public until 1793. Today, it is open to anyone aged 18 years or older with a genuine need for its' use. Referred to as the Royal Library, it is a compilation of the National Library of Denmark, the University of Denmark Library with contributions from several other libraries. Among its' collections are all the printed works in Danish since the 17th century which includes works dating back to 1492. Other notable entries in the archives include an original Guttenberg Bible, Soren Kiergaard"s works and Hans Christian Anderson's manuscripts and correspondences. The older part of the Det Kongeglige Bibliotek which can be seen today was built in 1906. The central hall architecture l is copied from Charlemagne's Palace Chapel in the Aachean Cathedral. The more modern space is called the Black Diamond because of its' glass and matble construction materials. The Black Diamond has transverse corridors, a large atrium and is 8 stories high.

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