Off the beaten path: Østerbro<

There are quite a few attractions in Copenhagen that are almost mandatory when visiting Copenhagen, but after seeing the Little Mermaid for the umpteenth time, the experience might be slightly less magical. So we’ve decided to stitch together a few good ideas to you veterans among Copenhagen visitors and in this post we’ll be starting off with recommendations for authentic experiences and attractions in Østerbro.

When visiting Copenhagen for the first time people have a tendency to stay within the City Centre, because – well – let’s be honest, the majority of Copenhagen’s sights and attractions are concentrated here, but if you’re not into all the touristy stuff, venturing out of the City Centre is very recommendable. Compared to other cities of the same size, Copenhagen is very safe and even the worst neighbourhoods in Copenhagen are still very safe. If you want a truly unique and authentic Copenhagen experience finding accommodation outside the City Centre will probably give you a much better idea of how most Copenhageners live their lives.

A lot of people who rent apartments from us, choose to find an apartment in the area known as Østerbro, which is an affluent and quiet area. However as quiet as Østerbro might be, there are still a lot to do in this district, beside the Little Mermaid, that many tourists still haven’t discovered.

Classens Have – “Classen’s garden”
Classens Have is a small park located in the inner part of Østerbro very close to Østerport Station. We strongly recommend this park, if you’re staying in the neighbourhood and you feel like relaxing in the sun or your kids need to burn some energy in the playground. The garden feels very much like a private garden, because it’s so small and cosy, but it’s open for anyone.

Zoologisk Museum
Zoologisk Museum, or the National History Museum of Denmark, is also very recommendable even though it’s not so popular among tourists in Copenhagen. The museum is run by the University of Copenhagen, so you can be sure that they know what they’re doing. The museum has an extensive collection of animal life on Earth and it’s so much fun for adults and children alike.

Ryvangen Memorial Park
Strictly speaking, Ryvangen is not located within Østerbro, but just North of the border towards Hellerup. Ryvangen itself is a very attractive green area, that is perfect for an afternoon stroll, however the place has a more dark and dramatic history, as during the Second World War the area was used by the occupying Germans as barracks, exercise field, but also for firing squads. Ryvangen is now dedicated to the fallen Danish resistance fighters of the war.

Interested in staying in Østerbro this summer?
Find an apartment in Østerbro - and remember to stay tuned for the next blog post in our series of ‘off the beaten path’, where we take a look at what other districts in Copenhagen have to offer for the veteran tourist.