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Valby Park
ℹ️Practical info — Valby Park
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💡 Tips
- Explore the 17 unique circular themed gardens, which are the absolute highlight of the park.
- Bring your own discs to play on the park's free 18-hole disc golf course.
- The park is massive, so renting a bike is the most efficient way to see the entire area.
- Use the public barbecue spots scattered around for a classic summer picnic.
- Walk to the southern end of the park to discover the newly established, inviting sandy beach area.
🍽 Food
Buy fresh bread and cheese on the nearby Valby Langgade for your picnic in the park.
Grab an ice cream at one of the park kiosks for a refreshing summer treat.
Get traditional open-faced sandwiches from a local deli to enjoy on the expansive lawns.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Visit this center in nearby Valby for anything you might need for your outing.
Stroll down this appealing street offering small independent shops and bakeries.
Relax in this beautiful themed garden, especially during the summer when the roses are blooming.
Find a peaceful spot by the water for a moment of absolute tranquility.
Water temperature…
Valby Park is the largest public park in Copenhagen, covering an area of approximately 64 hectares in the southern part of the Valby district. Established in 1939 on the site of a former landfill, the park has been transformed into a diverse landscape of open lawns, themed gardens, and natural coastal areas. The park is most famous for its extensive rose garden, which features over 12,000 rose bushes representing hundreds of different varieties, attracting flower enthusiasts from all over the country. In 2021, a new natural beach was opened at the southern edge of the park, providing residents with a place to swim in the waters of the Kalvebod Strand. The park also serves as a major venue for large-scale outdoor events, including concerts and the annual Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix. With its numerous playgrounds, disc golf course, and birdwatching towers, Valby Park is a key recreational destination that balances active sports facilities with quiet natural retreats.
- Location: Denmark
- Top sights: Kystagerparken · Valbyparken · Bjerget
- Nearby: Vanlose (4 km)
- Population: ~53.527
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Rain mm | 61 | 48 | 43 | 34 | 47 | 64 | 69 | 83 | 54 | 70 | 62 | 63 |
Geography
Facts
- The park's total area is approximately 64.3 hectares
- It was officially established as a park in 1939
- The rose garden contains over 12,000 individual rose bushes
- The new swimming beach was opened in June 2021
- Venue for the annual Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix
- Contains 17 different themed gardens
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