Park relax3/2/2023 The Palm House is the garden's 19th-century glass greenhouse filled with a jungle of plants from around the world. The Botanical Garden features walking trails, a rock garden with alpine plants, a rhododendron garden, a lake where you can spot turtles and several greenhouses with tropical and exotic species. The 10-hectare (25-acre) garden is Denmark's largest collection of living plants, with more than 13,000 species of plants and trees. The Copenhagen Botanical Garden contains Denmark's largest collection of living plants © Caroline Hadamitzky / Lonely Planet Copenhagen Botanical GardenĬopenhagen Botanical Garden is a tranquil space tucked alongside the always-bustling commuter hub of Nørreport. Beyond its function as a park, it's a fantastic spot for architecture and photography buffs to explore. Even the benches, trash cans and manhole covers are sourced from abroad. Superkilen features items from all over the world, including a boxing ring from Thailand, an octopus-shaped children's slide from Japan and a mosaic fountain from Morocco. The idea behind the park was to unite the 60-plus nationalities living in the area, with the Red Square for recreation and urban life, the Black Market for socializing and the Green Square with a grassy area for picnics and sports. One of its most fascinating features is Superkilen, a 30,000-sq-m (322,917-sq-ft) space co-designed by acclaimed Danish architect Bjarke Ingels. Just outside Copenhagen's tourist center of Indre By is Nørrebro, an eclectic, multicultural neighborhood. The interesting statues scattered throughout the gardens include one of beloved fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen, who lived most of his life in Copenhagen. Kongens Have features tree-lined avenues, a kids’ playground and a well-tended rose garden with arguably the best views of Rosenborg. It's a popular spot for strolling, picnicking and just enjoying sunny days. The garden was opened to the public in the 18th century and has been a local favorite ever since. Originally a country pleasure garden for the Danish Royal family, Kongens Have (the King’s Garden) became the setting for their summer home of Rosenborg Castle in 1606. Get local insight on destinations all over the world with our weekly newsletter delivered to your inbox.
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