Overview
Established in 1760 to relieve a burial-space shortage caused by the plague, this cemetery has grown into a tree-shaded, park-like space over the centuries. Danish notables buried here include fairy-tale writer Hans Christian Andersen, philosopher Søren Kierkegaard, and physicist Niels Bohr, and visitors can wander quietly among the headstones. Locals often sunbathe or picnic here in summer, and it's close to Nørrebro's trendy cafe streets. Free to enter.
Travel Tips
Look for Andersen's and Kierkegaard's graves (there's a map at the entrance). Watching locals sunbathe here in summer is its own kind of charm.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Copenhagen, Denmark from Seoul (ICN).
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Attractions near Assistens Cemetery
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Rosenborg Castle
A 17th-century Renaissance castle housing the Danish crown jewels.
📍 1.7km away
Strøget
One of Europe's longest pedestrian shopping streets, stretching about 1.1km.
📍 1.8km away
Frederik's Church (Marmorkirken)
A Neoclassical church boasting one of Scandinavia's largest domes.
📍 2.6km away
The Little Mermaid
An iconic Copenhagen statue inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.
📍 3.0km away
Things to Do in Copenhagen
Copenhagen Canal Cruise
1-hour canal tour from Nyhavn covering the Little Mermaid, Opera House, Christiansborg Palace and more. About DKK 105 (EUR 15)
Copenhagen Bike Tour
Explore Copenhagen like a local on a 3-hour guided bike tour through major sights and hidden neighborhoods. About DKK 350 (EUR 47)
Tivoli Gardens All-Day Pass
Entry + unlimited rides at Tivoli Gardens. Enjoy the fairy-tale atmosphere with 110,000 lights at night. All-day pass about DKK 405 (EUR 55)