Valbyparken
Copenhagen’s largest park, where circular theme gardens, rose-filled circles and a breezy shoreline meet playgrounds, sports fields and wide-open skies.
Valbyparken is Copenhagen’s largest park, a sweeping 60‑plus hectare green expanse on the city’s southwest edge where wild meadows, themed gardens and a shoreline along Kalvebod Beach meet. Once a landfill, it is now a protected urban oasis with circular rose gardens, family‑friendly playgrounds, disc-golf courses, sports fields, picnic lawns and pockets of semi‑wild nature rich in birdlife. It’s a versatile escape for quiet walks, outdoor games, cultural events and long, breezy strolls by the water.
A brief summary to Valbyparken
- Hammelstrupvej 100, Copenhagen, København SV, 2450, DK
- +4533663366
- Visit website
- Duration: 1 to 4 hours
- Free
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Outdoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Allow time to wander the circular theme gardens in the middle of the park; they feel different in each season and are easy to miss if you stick to the outer paths.
- Bring a picnic or simple supplies, as food options nearby can be limited; the expansive lawns and scattered benches make outdoor meals particularly comfortable.
- If you enjoy active play, look for the disc golf course and nature playground areas, which add a fun twist to a standard park visit for both adults and children.
- On windy days, head toward the shoreline paths for fresher air and views over the canal, but pack an extra layer as it can feel noticeably cooler by the water.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Seating Areas
- Picnic Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
Getting There
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S-train and bus from central Copenhagen
From Copenhagen Central Station, take an S-train on lines A, E or B toward Ny Ellebjerg or Valby and ride for about 7–10 minutes. From Valby or Ny Ellebjerg, connect to a local bus toward Hammelstrupvej and continue for around 5–10 minutes, then walk a few hundred metres on level pavements to reach one of the park entrances. A standard single-zone ticket for this combined trip typically costs around 20–30 DKK, and trains and buses run frequently throughout the day.
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Cycling from inner city districts
From inner Copenhagen, cycling to Valbyparken is straightforward and takes around 15–25 minutes from areas such as the City Hall Square or Vesterbro, following marked bike lanes through Valby or Sydhavn. The terrain is flat, and the final stretch uses dedicated cycle paths leading directly to the park edges, making this a comfortable option for most riders. Bicycle rental in the city usually ranges from about 100–150 DKK per day, and there is informal bike parking along the park perimeter.
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Taxi or rideshare within Copenhagen
Taxis from central Copenhagen to Valbyparken typically take 10–20 minutes depending on traffic, travelling via major arterial roads toward the southwest. Fares generally fall in the range of 150–250 DKK one way for up to four passengers. Drop-off is possible near the main entrances along Hammelstrupvej, which is helpful for visitors with limited mobility, though there are no dedicated taxi stands inside the park itself.
Valbyparken location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Clear Skies
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Mild Temperatures
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Windy Conditions
Discover more about Valbyparken
From City Landfill to Protected Green Refuge
Valbyparken stretches between the districts of Valby and Vesterbro/Kongens Enghave and is today recognized as Copenhagen’s largest park, covering more than 60 hectares of reclaimed land near the harbour. The area was once Valby Common and served as a municipal landfill in the early 20th century before being transformed into a public park and opened in 1939. Its flat expanses, long sightlines and wide paths still hint at that engineered past, but decades of planting and careful planning have softened the lines into a generous landscape of lawns, groves and garden rooms. The park gained official protected status in the 1960s, securing its role as a permanent green lung for the growing city. That protection helped preserve old oak trees, open grazing areas and the shoreline, and it allowed the city to add new layers—gardens, play spaces, sports zones—without losing the essential feeling of openness. Today Valbyparken functions both as everyday backyard for nearby neighbourhoods and as a destination in its own right for anyone seeking big skies and breathing space.Themed Gardens and a Sea of Roses
One of Valbyparken’s most distinctive features is its collection of circular theme gardens, laid out like a necklace across the central part of the park. Each garden follows its own concept, from a fruit orchard and herb plot to a kitchen garden, water garden and even a space designed with accessibility for visitors with disabilities in mind. Together they create a kind of outdoor botanic gallery, easy to wander between and inviting at different times of year as various plants come into leaf or bloom. The rose garden is the park’s showpiece: a perfect circle ringed by clipped hedges and planted with thousands of rose bushes in neatly arranged beds. In high summer the air here can be heady with fragrance, and the geometry of the space adds a quiet formality that contrasts with the rougher lawns and meadows nearby. Elsewhere, more whimsical spaces—such as gardens inspired by storytelling and ornamental plant collections—reward slow exploration and make the park as much about horticulture as about open grass.Shoreline, Meadows and Urban Wildlife
Along the park’s southern edge, paths lead toward the water and a small beach-like stretch facing the broad canal that connects to Øresund. Here you can feel the wind coming in over the harbour, watch small boats pass and look across to low, marshy islands that hint at the wider coastal landscape. A low cliffed edge in places gives slightly elevated views over the sea channel, making this a surprisingly maritime corner of the city. Behind the shoreline, Valbyparken shifts between mown lawns and wilder pockets of vegetation. Grazing areas and rough grass support insects and birds, while scattered older trees create perches for common garden species and waterfowl that move between the canals and the park interior. This mix of cultivated and semi‑wild character makes the area appealing for casual birdwatching as well as for those simply interested in seeing how nature is woven into an urban setting.Playgrounds, Sports and Everyday Life Outdoors
Valbyparken is also a large outdoor playground in the broadest sense. There are traditional playgrounds, including a popular nature‑themed play area built from timber and natural materials, where children can climb, balance and dig. Nearby, broad lawns and simple amphitheatre‑like slopes lend themselves to informal games, kite flying and lounging on blankets in the sun. Further across the park, you will find football pitches, marked paths for runners and plenty of space for frisbees and casual games. A disc golf course winds between trees and open ground, adding a playful, low‑key sporting element that attracts both locals and visitors. The park’s wide, mostly level network of paths works well for walkers, runners, cyclists and prams, and the sheer size of the place means you can often find a quieter corner even on busy days.Festivals, Gatherings and Seasonal Atmosphere
Beyond daily recreation, Valbyparken doubles as a major outdoor event space. Large one‑day festivals and concerts periodically transform sections of the park into stages and audience lawns, taking advantage of the open terrain and relative distance from densely built streets. On those days, the atmosphere shifts to something closer to a temporary village, with music carrying across the grass and clusters of people gathering beneath flags and light rigs. The mood changes with the seasons as well. In spring, the theme gardens and young leaves draw people into the park’s more intimate spaces. Summer is about picnics, festivals and late‑evening walks along the water. Autumn brings colour to the older trees and quieter paths for reflective strolls. Even in winter, when the wind is sharp off the canal, the openness of Valbyparken offers stark, wide horizons and a reminder that Copenhagen is a coastal city, shaped by water and weather as much as by bricks and stone.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Unmissable attractions to see
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Kalveboderne
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Essential places to dine
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The Harbour
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MASH Penthouse
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Restaurant Spuntino
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Delphine
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
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Funky Junky
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Artikel København
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C. G. Nordic clothing and gifts
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Wonderful Souvenirs
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
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bird
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Amigo Bar
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La Fée Verte
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For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Scenic
- Fun-filled
- Relaxing
- Tranquil
- Unique
- Casual
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Modern Designs
- Rustic Designs
For the architecture buff
- Parks & Gardens
- Viewpoints
- Landmarks
For the view chaser and sunset hunter
- Iconic Views
- Panoramas
- Waterfront
- Sunset Spots
For the social media creator & influencer
- Photo Spots
- Selfie Spots
- Reel-Friendly
- Architectural Shots
- Instagrammable
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Protected Area
- Public-Transport Accessible
- Low Impact
- Wildlife Habitat
- Leave-No-Trace Critical
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Photowalk
- Nature Escape
- Day Trip
- Mindfulness
- Cultural Heritage
- Adventure Photo Shoot
- Roadtrip Stop
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Child Friendly
- Teen Friendly
- Senior Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- LGBT Friendly
- Solo Female Friendly
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Friendly
