Landbohøjskolens Have (The Horticultural Garden)

A quietly enchanting university horticultural garden in Frederiksberg, where thousands of plants, tall trees and a hidden‑away pond create a calm green escape from central Copenhagen.

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Tucked behind university buildings in Frederiksberg, Landbohøjskolens Have is a serene 19th‑century horticultural garden that feels wonderfully removed from city bustle. Laid out as a teaching garden for the agricultural college, it now offers winding paths, themed plant beds and lawns shaded by mature trees. With more than 6,000 plant species, a small pond, roses, azaleas and medicinal herbs, it’s an inviting place for quiet strolls, close-up plant spotting or a contemplative break on one of the many benches.

A brief summary to Landbohøjskolens Have

Bülowsvej 17, Frederiksberg Municipality, Frederiksberg C, 1870, DK
+4535322626
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Duration: 0.5 to 2 hours
Free
Outdoor
Mobile reception: 5 out of 5

Monday 7 am-8 pm
Tuesday 7 am-8 pm
Wednesday 7 am-8 pm
Thursday 7 am-8 pm
Friday 7 am-8 pm
Saturday 7 am-8 pm
Sunday 7 am-8 pm

Local tips

Plan around the seasons: spring brings bulbs and rhododendrons, summer highlights roses and full borders, and autumn showcases foliage colours under the tall trees.
Allow time to read plant labels and themed beds; the garden doubles as a compact botanic collection, ideal for anyone interested in herbs, ornamentals and Danish flora.
Look for the small glasshouse café in the warmer months for coffee and simple snacks, but have a backup option nearby as opening can be seasonal and weather dependent.
Bring a book or sketchpad and make use of the many benches; the garden is particularly peaceful on weekday mornings outside university break times.

Getting There

Metro from central Copenhagen

From central Copenhagen, take the M1 or M2 metro to Nørreport and change to the M3 Cityringen line toward Frederiksberg or Copenhagen H. Ride to Frederiksberg Station; total travel time is typically 15–20 minutes, including transfer. A standard two‑zone ticket costs around 24–30 DKK and can be used on metro, bus and S‑train within the validity period. Services run frequently throughout the day, with more limited frequency late at night.
Bus within Frederiksberg and inner Copenhagen

Several city bus routes connect Frederiksberg with the wider Copenhagen area, with stops within a short walk of the garden. Typical journey times from the city centre range from 15–25 minutes depending on traffic. Single bus tickets for the required zones usually cost around 24–30 DKK, and you can also use travel cards or mobile tickets. Buses run regularly during the day and early evening, though intervals can be longer on weekends and late at night.
Cycling from central districts

Copenhagen’s cycle‑friendly infrastructure makes biking to Frederiksberg an appealing option. From central neighbourhoods such as Indre By or Vesterbro, most routes take about 10–20 minutes at a moderate pace, using marked bike lanes on main streets. Public bike‑share schemes and rental shops offer bicycles for hourly or daily hire, with typical daily rental starting around 100–150 DKK. Surfaces are mostly flat, but be prepared for changing weather and follow local cycling rules at junctions and crossings.
Walking from nearby metro stations

If you are already in Frederiksberg or arriving by metro, you can continue on foot from nearby stations such as Frederiksberg or Forum. The walk through the neighbourhood streets and campus typically takes 10–15 minutes, is mostly level and uses paved sidewalks. This option is suitable for most visitors with average mobility, though comfortable footwear is recommended in case of wet or icy conditions.

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A nineteenth‑century garden with academic roots

Landbohøjskolens Have sits at the heart of Frederiksberg Campus, created in the mid‑1800s for the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University and now part of the University of Copenhagen. Its original purpose was practical: a living laboratory where horticulture and plant science could be studied in the open air. That scientific legacy is still visible today in labelled beds, carefully structured borders and an underlying sense of order beneath the apparent informality. Wandering the network of paths, you move through an outdoor classroom that has quietly evolved into one of the area’s most characterful green spaces. Academic buildings form a sheltered backdrop, but inside the garden the atmosphere is contemplative rather than institutional, with tall trees enclosing the site and soft lawns opening out between them.

Plant diversity from roses to medicinal herbs

The garden is known for its rich collections of both cultivated and wild plants, representing several thousand species. One area focuses on Danish woodland flora, where ferns and shade‑loving herbs spread under the canopy, while another is devoted to useful plants that have long played a role in food, fibre and medicine. Here you may spot classic healing herbs that still underpin modern pharmacology, planted in neat rows or more naturalistic drifts. Elsewhere, ornamental beds showcase the showier side of horticulture. A rose garden delivers colour and scent in summer, flanked by azaleas and rhododendrons that blaze earlier in the year. Pockets of alpine plants and specialist grasses highlight how species adapt to demanding environments, from windy mountain ridges to exposed dunes. Taken together, the plantings create an ever‑changing sequence of textures and colours as the seasons shift.

A pocket park shaped for quiet everyday use

Although conceived for study, Landbohøjskolens Have also functions as a neighbourhood park. Broad lawns invite picnics and informal games, while numerous benches are positioned to catch sun or shade. A small pond, often visited by ducks, adds a reflective focal point and brings in dragonflies and other aquatic life during warmer months. Because the garden is enclosed by university buildings, it feels slightly hidden from the surrounding streets. This sense of seclusion makes it appealing for reading, sketching or simply pausing between urban explorations. Paths are mostly level and well maintained, making it straightforward for families with prams and visitors with limited mobility to explore the main routes.

Subtle design details and seasonal moods

The layout balances structure and softness. Straight, axial paths hint at the garden’s formal origins, yet borders spill over with perennials and grasses to create a more relaxed feel. Mature deciduous trees lend height and dappled light, their character changing dramatically through the year: fresh green in spring, deep shade in high summer and rich colour in autumn. Seasonality is central to the experience. Early in the year, bulbs and spring flowers brighten the beds; by midsummer, the roses and herbaceous borders are at their most lush; in winter, evergreen shrubs and the bare architecture of branches take over. Subtle labelling on many plants rewards curious visitors who want to put names to unfamiliar species without disturbing the tranquility.

Café glasshouse and campus atmosphere

On certain days in the warmer months, one of the small glasshouses beside the garden opens as a simple café, offering drinks and light refreshments in a setting surrounded by foliage. Sitting by the glass, you can watch the interplay of students hurrying between lectures and locals lingering over a book, all sharing the same green refuge. Because the garden is embedded in an active campus, you may hear distant conversations or the faint hum of city life beyond the trees, yet the overall mood remains calm. Landbohøjskolens Have manages to be both a functional teaching ground for plant and environmental sciences and a welcoming urban oasis, inviting unhurried exploration rather than spectacle.

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A nineteenth‑century garden with academic roots

Plant diversity from roses to medicinal herbs

A pocket park shaped for quiet everyday use

Subtle design details and seasonal moods

Café glasshouse and campus atmosphere

Iconic landmarks you can’t miss

Frederiksberg Town Hall

Møstings Hus

Storm P. Museum

Frederiksbergmuseerne

Folkets Park

Frihedsstøtten

Enghaveparken

Copenhagen Visitor Service

Sankt Hans Torv

Søndermarken

Elefantporten

Copenhagen Central Station

Cisterns in Søndermarken

The Tube

Rutschebanen

Unmissable attractions to see

Frederiksberg Walk of Fame

Frederiksberg Allé

Falkonerbrønden

Værnedamsvej

Tropical Bikes

Hans Tavsens Park

Det Ny Teater

Planetarium

Frederiksberg Gardens

Assistens Cemetery

Jægersborggade

Legepladsen i Skydebanehaven

Mikkeller Bar

Frederiksberg Palace

Nørrebros Theater

Essential places to dine

Restaurant Polly København

Ewalds Brasserie

Frederik the VI

Restaurant Radio

JATAK

Restaurant Frederiks Have

Restaurant Spuntino

Madklubben Vesterbro

Hansens Gamle Familiehave

Kate's Joint

Delphine

SAFARI

Hooked Nørrebro

Enomania

Maple Casual Dining

Markets, malls and hidden boutiques

Frederiksberg Centret

Artikel København

Flying Tiger Copenhagen

PRAG Nørrebro

Royal Copenhagen - Outlet

Perfectly Worn Vintage

McKorman

Funky Junky

C. G. Nordic clothing and gifts

Souvenir Gift Shop

Butik Bungalow

GAY Copenhagen Nightclub