Assistens Cemetery

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"Okay, so grab a coffee from Coffee Collective on Jægersborgade and take a walk with Hans Christian Andersen behind the tall yellow walls. The mature trees and well-groomed gardens offer the perfect resting spot in the heart of Nørrebro. Here you’ll find locals catching some summer sun among the tomb stones in what is truly surreal experience to any visitor to Copenhagen." - Kaktus København

"Assistens Kirkegård, Nørrebro. Okay, so grab a coffee from Coffee Collective on Jægersborgade and take a walk with Hans Christian Andersen behind the tall yellow walls. The mature trees and well-groomed gardens offer the perfect resting spot in the heart of Nørrebro. Here you’ll find locals catching some summer sun among the tomb stones in what is truly surreal experience to any visitor to Copenhagen."

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"This famous cemetery is smack in the middle of Copenhagen’s hip Nørrebro district and doubles as a public park that people actually hang out at—and even sunbathe in. Pathways meander through gardens, meadows, and woods punctuated with tombstones of famous Danes. It’s very Nordic noir. Wander the grounds looking for familiar names on headstones, or simply appreciate the park for its lush natural beauty, peaceful gardens, and art sculptures." - Mary Holland, Jenna Scatena

"Start us off with an overview.This famous cemetery is smack in the middle of Copenhagen’s hip Nørrebro district and doubles as a public park that people actually hang out at—and even sunbathe in. Pathways meander through gardens, meadows, and woods punctuated with tombstones of famous Danes. It’s very Nordic noir. Who will we find here?Many Danish legends have been laid to rest here, like fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen and philosopher Søren Kierkegaard. Wander the grounds looking for familiar names on headstones, or simply appreciate the park for its lush natural beauty, peaceful gardens, and art sculptures. How easy is it to navigate?The main paths are paved and easy to navigate, but venturing off the beaten track will lead you to narrow dirt trails and less populated parts of the park. If you’re short on time or looking for an efficient way to see the main points of interest, the cemetery hosts regular 1.5-hour guided tours. Check their website ahead for the weekly schedule. Who comes here?On any given weekend, groups of friends host picnics on the lawns, couples and joggers stroll the moody paths, and family members pay homage to the deceased." - Jenna Scatena

Assistens Cemetery

Shelley C

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A peaceful and beautiful cemetery that is the burial place of many famous Danish people. The cemetery is split into sections that are alphabetically labeled. There are maps throughout to help you find your way around. The maps, also, list where the location of the famous burial places. There are hard surface paths around the cemetery. However, many plots require you to go down dirt paths. These are muddy and slippery in bad weather, so ensure you are wearing suitable footwear. The site is accessible to people who use a wheelchair or have mobility issues. You would have to decide on an individual basis whether to go off track as that would be dependent on weather and the lack of space between graves in some areas. There are toilets in the cemetery. I did not use them, but I was informed that they are accessible.

Cuong Lieu

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Assistens Cemetery is a historical place with prominent Danish figures. A bit creepy strolling the grounds. Nice to visit if in the area but wouldn't go out of my way.

Jason Sanders

Google

Beautifully serene, well-kept cemetery. Large enough to serve more as a park and green get-away in the middle of the city. Final resting spot for Hans Christian Andersen, filmmaker Carl Dreyer, American jazz great Ben Webster, and philosopher Soren Kierkegaard, among many others. Lovely to spend an afternoon strolling through the greenery and shade, enjoying the quiet.

Toosha Atta

Google

Very peaceful and beautiful. Everyone enjoying the place family on picnics some people enjoying the Sun some are reading or just jogging… i enjoyed it so much I spent an hour there and it was barely enough it’s so nice! To be honest I never thought a cemetery can feel this peaceful and alive! Definitely a great experience I recommend going there!

Jorgen Frohlich

Google

It’s a bit weird to make a review of a graveyard. The customers certainly can’t complain. But “Assistens Kirkegården” is much more than a cemetery it’s also a park full of life and a monument to several of Denmarks most prominent citizens. The cemetery was build around 1760 after a lot people had died from an epidemic and there was a lack of space for the dead inside the old city Walls. So this graveyard “assisted” in the burials and hence its name. Hans Christian Andersen is by far the most famous person buried here. Niels Bohr, the father of quantum mechanics and Søren Kierkegaard who is considered the greatest existentialist author both lies here as well. When the weather is nice you find people having picnic here which might sound a little bizarre but it seems quite natural actually once you are there.

Sofus G Møller

Google

Here lay many danish geniuses (HC Andersen etc.), but it truely in a modest way - underscoring the so-called jantelov. If you understand why Bohr doesnt have a Masoleum, then you understand danes quite a lot!

Lisa Young

Google

Very nice, well kept cemetary. It almost seems like a park where locals and their families have a sit down on the grass and play about. Saw my 1st red squirrel! Hans Christian Andersen lies here.

Alexandra Stathis Tsao

Google

Assistens Cemetery in Copenhagen is a beautiful, calm, and serene place that feels more like a park than a traditional cemetery. Its lush greenery and blooming flowers create a tranquil atmosphere perfect for reflection. Notable figures buried here include philosopher Søren Kierkegaard, author Hans Christian Andersen, and physicist Niels Bohr, adding historical and cultural significance. This lovely environment and rich heritage make Assistens Cemetery a great place to quietly stroll through alone, with a friend/significant other or with family.

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