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Assistens Cemetery

between Nørrebrogade, Jagtvej and Kaptelvej.

Both a cemetery and a peaceful park, replete with sunbathers and joggers. The A-section has big trees, bicycle paths and historical graves, including such famous Danes as the philosopher Kierkegaard, children's writer Hans-Christian Andersen and Scherfig. The place has very special atmosphere, in that it also doubles as a park, so you can see people having picnic or tanning in the sun, between the often impressive tombstones.

Address: Kapelvej 4
Hours: 08:00-20:00
Price: Free
Website: assistens.dk (opens in a new tab)

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Copenhagen/Nørrebro, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Updated 27 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.

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