Assistens Cemetery

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"Okay, so grab a coffee from Coffee Collective on Jægersborgade and take a walk with Hans Christian Andersen behind the tall yellow walls. The mature trees and well-groomed gardens offer the perfect resting spot in the heart of Nørrebro. Here you’ll find locals catching some summer sun among the tomb stones in what is truly surreal experience to any visitor to Copenhagen." - Kaktus København

"Assistens Kirkegård, Nørrebro. Okay, so grab a coffee from Coffee Collective on Jægersborgade and take a walk with Hans Christian Andersen behind the tall yellow walls. The mature trees and well-groomed gardens offer the perfect resting spot in the heart of Nørrebro. Here you’ll find locals catching some summer sun among the tomb stones in what is truly surreal experience to any visitor to Copenhagen."

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"This famous cemetery is smack in the middle of Copenhagen’s hip Nørrebro district and doubles as a public park that people actually hang out at—and even sunbathe in. Pathways meander through gardens, meadows, and woods punctuated with tombstones of famous Danes. It’s very Nordic noir. Wander the grounds looking for familiar names on headstones, or simply appreciate the park for its lush natural beauty, peaceful gardens, and art sculptures." - Mary Holland, Jenna Scatena

"Start us off with an overview.This famous cemetery is smack in the middle of Copenhagen’s hip Nørrebro district and doubles as a public park that people actually hang out at—and even sunbathe in. Pathways meander through gardens, meadows, and woods punctuated with tombstones of famous Danes. It’s very Nordic noir. Who will we find here?Many Danish legends have been laid to rest here, like fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen and philosopher Søren Kierkegaard. Wander the grounds looking for familiar names on headstones, or simply appreciate the park for its lush natural beauty, peaceful gardens, and art sculptures. How easy is it to navigate?The main paths are paved and easy to navigate, but venturing off the beaten track will lead you to narrow dirt trails and less populated parts of the park. If you’re short on time or looking for an efficient way to see the main points of interest, the cemetery hosts regular 1.5-hour guided tours. Check their website ahead for the weekly schedule. Who comes here?On any given weekend, groups of friends host picnics on the lawns, couples and joggers stroll the moody paths, and family members pay homage to the deceased." - Jenna Scatena

Assistens Cemetery

David

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This is a beautiful and peaceful place to walk, especially on sunny days. It feels more like a quiet park than a cemetery. Many people come with their families or as couples, and you often see others riding bikes or having a picnic on the grass. The paths are wide and shaded, and the atmosphere is calm and inviting. It is also a place of cultural and historical importance, where you can find the graves of well-known Danish writers, scientists, and other prominent figures. A special spot where everyday life and history gently come together.

Zalina М

Google

Nice and peaceful cemetery. It is not forbidden to use as a public recreational place with the respect to the true nature of the place. I was on short trip to Copenhagen so I stopped by why exploring the neighborhood of Norrebro, of course stopping by the resting place of the H.C.Andersen.

Agustin Ignacio Rossi

Google

Super nice cemetery. The vibe really cool so I strongly recommend to visit this place. Usually the people go there to be relax, read a book or listen to music.

Shelley C

Google

A peaceful and beautiful cemetery that is the burial place of many famous Danish people. The cemetery is split into sections that are alphabetically labeled. There are maps throughout to help you find your way around. The maps, also, list where the location of the famous burial places. There are hard surface paths around the cemetery. However, many plots require you to go down dirt paths. These are muddy and slippery in bad weather, so ensure you are wearing suitable footwear. The site is accessible to people who use a wheelchair or have mobility issues. You would have to decide on an individual basis whether to go off track as that would be dependent on weather and the lack of space between graves in some areas. There are toilets in the cemetery. I did not use them, but I was informed that they are accessible.

Cuong Lieu

Google

Assistens Cemetery is a historical place with prominent Danish figures. A bit creepy strolling the grounds. Nice to visit if in the area but wouldn't go out of my way.

Dilruba Erkan Ozdemir

Google

One of the best parks I have ever been to with squirrels and tombs of important dannish people. Way better than the King Garden.

Tato

Google

Beautiful cemetery, perfect for a long rest after hanging your shoes and meeting your creator.

Jason Sanders

Google

Beautifully serene, well-kept cemetery. Large enough to serve more as a park and green get-away in the middle of the city. Final resting spot for Hans Christian Andersen, filmmaker Carl Dreyer, American jazz great Ben Webster, and philosopher Soren Kierkegaard, among many others. Lovely to spend an afternoon strolling through the greenery and shade, enjoying the quiet.

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