Hans Christian Andersen gravesite

The cemetery is very peaceful. I had a contemplative walk as I went to pay my respects to the author who started my love of stories. There are maps and, also, signs that direct you to this specific grave. You do have to leave the main paths to access the grave. It had poured with rain, so it was muddy and slippery. I would recommend sensible shoes in bad weather. In good weather, the grave can be accessed by people who use a wheelchair. In bad weather, you would have to make the decision on an individual basis.

It was a bit hard to find and I have to admit that I expected a more grandious gravestone. Not much to do there, but it is nice that you can bring your bike to the cemetery.

Not really a touristic place, but it's nice to stop by if you have couple of spare minutes while visiting Copenhagen. Take the time here to remember this great Danish author and all his incredible books/fairy tales.

A place (peaceful place) to visit in Copenaghen. Not only to visit H.C Andersen, but the whole cemetery

If you are in the area, this is worth a stop. Really beautiful cemetery, easy access to Anderson's grave. Could be muddy after rain, not all avenues are paved.

Really nice cemetery/park to walk around. A bit weird but still nice

The graveyard was absolutely dark and there was not a single lamp. It gets very dark very soon in winter, so we had to go around in a graveyard with mobile phone torches (like horror movies). Not a pleasant experience at all. I think Denmark owes enough to Hans Christian Andersen to put a lamp near his grave (the pictures were taking by fill-flash and the help of a torch from another phone).

A little bit hidden but you can always look where the people are. Rather modest appearance. Will either the starting point of your walk through this cementary or end of your journey if you came by metro.

This 1760 cemetery makes you fall in love with Copenhagen. The final resting place of Hans Christian Andersen and Soren Kierkegaard, it's now set up as a public park, a popular picnic spot and running place. On an early Sunday morning, I ran to the cemetery and it was lovely!

I started reading Kierkegaard in high school, read him again in college, read more of him in grad school, and even taught his "Fear and Trembling" (1843) in an Introduction to Ethics course. Finding his tombstone was high on my list of Copenhagen to-do's. The cemetery is easy for tourists like me to find: it's just off of Nørrebrogade. Posted throughout the cemetery are signs that list the "notable people" buried there and maps on which their plots are marked. Thus it was not difficult at all to find Kierkegaard's grave. Thank goodness I didn't have to ask someone for help and try to remember to pronounce "Kierkegaard" the way that Danish people do (that is, NOT "Kierke - guard.") Had I thought ahead I would have also tried to find Regine Olsen's grave, too. Her married name turned out to be Regine Schlegel, so that is what it would be listed under. A Google search reveals that her tombstone was stolen in 2002 (!) and I am not sure whether it has been returned or replaced. The cemetery is very attractive and park-like, though no more or less so than the other Copenhagen cemeteries through which I have walked. Running through cemeteries and walking dogs in cemeteries are no-no's in the United States, but apparently it is acceptable to do so here. The map marks which of the paths are also friendly for cyclists. I understand that there are also guided tours (in Danish) through the cemetery on some Sundays for DKK 50. There were also signs for a production of Dostoevsky's short story "Krotkaja" (adult tickets DKK 195, $27) that takes place in the cemetery chapel. The show is running now through June. I can't imagine a better place to see a Dostoevsky short story in which suicide features prominently!

As someone who has lived in America for a big portion of my life, I was brought up to think of cemeteries as a place you only went to visit a grave. When I moved back to Denmark I realized that that was not the case here! Cemeteries are used a lot as a park here. Assistens Cemetery is a beautiful place though, so I can see why it's used so much as a park! Whenever I'm in the area I absolutely love to come here for a little stroll and sometimes if the weather is good, sit on the grass with some friends enjoying the weather. The famous Hans Christian Andersen is buried here as well and they have signs directing you to his grave.

An enormous Cemetary spanning several thousand meters off Nørrebrogade, Assistens Kirkegarden contains the final resting places of Søren Kierkegaard, Hans Christian Andersen plus several thousands others and although inherently a sad place meant for remembrance the layout, flowers and elaborate Tombstones cannot help but make one smile whether as part of a morning jog or as a place to relax and spend time with family or friends.

It's a cemetery, but it's also a park and I promise you it won't be creepy to hang out and lay on the grass. The place is gorgeous. I know the long yellow brick walls around it don't really leave you curious to go in, but you should. Walking around the graves you may see a bunch of famous Danish personalities, from writers to architects, but they are all long gone, so you won't have any souls haunting your Copenhagen time, don't worry! Come walk around, sit down and enjoy a nice afternoon. Could be an interesting choice for a first date, or to bring the kids.

In my country, people would look at you weirdly when you say you're hanging out or having a picnic at the cemetery. Witches? Satan worshipers, perhaps. Here in Denmark, fortunately, cemetery is creepy-free - or at least in the summer time when there's abundance of sun. At least there's no horror-feel like at this particular one where the word "hyggeligt" can be assigned to a place where they buried dead people. Apart from it being a nice park, full of beautiful flowers and trees (and some creepy trees, admittedly) this is also cemetery for the famous people, with the famous storyteller Hans Christian Andersen and the great philosopher Søren Kirkegaard being in the list. Trust me, it's a nice place for a walk, besides it is close to Jægersborggade where all the nice restaurants, cafes, wine and beer bars are located. Totally worth a visit.

Very interesting park, cemetery, church and botanic garden in the same time. This place offers peace, harmony and natural beauty. It's perfect for a walk. I usually get some coffee at Jegersbogade and than I just walk around the cemetery and relax. If you have any problem with your partner, go there switch off phone and talk, talk, talk. Problems will stay behind the yellow wall for ever! ;)

What a lovely cemetery/park! Make sure you visit the time traveller's grave! :-) This is the final resting place of some notables, such as Charles Dickens. Many Hansens, Christensens, Jensens, and so on, adorn the gravestones. I sure wish cemeteries in The United States were like this.

A delightful walk through the gravestones. Good for either a contemplative stroll, or a romantic wander. There's some recognizable names --- Søren Kierkegaard is probably the top of that list --- but it's less of a pilgrimage location than some other graveyards I've visited. For those visiting a particular plot --- or just with a green thumb --- there are watering cans and a spigot. Bring a coin for the grocery-cart-style deposit system. There are a few people on bikes, but they weren't a problem; it really is too nice a place to rush. Definitely worth spring, summer, fall, and winter visits if you're around for the turn of seasons --- this place is timeless without feeling old.

Probably the nicest cemetery and most welcoming one I've ever been to. Great spot for picnics, bike rides, strolls and jogs. On the weekends they have flea markets which is fun to rummage through.