Bispebjerg Kirkegård, Copenhagen

Name: Bispebjerg Kirkegård
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

#194 among attractions in Copenhagen

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Bispebjerg Cemetery, established in 1903 on the moderately graded north slope of Bispebjerg Hill, is the youngest of five municipal cemeteries in Copenhagen, Denmark. The main entrance to the cemetery is located in front of the monumental Grundtvig's Church from. A tall poplar avenue extends from the main entrance towards Utterslev Mose in the west. The old chapel has been converted into a centre for dance and is now known as Dansekapellet. One of the cemetery’s main attractions is an avenue of Japanese cherry trees that, when in bloom during spring, form a long, pink tunnel. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1903 (121 years ago)Area: 103.78 acres (0.1622 mi²)Coordinates: 55°42'53"N, 12°31'34"E

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Bispebjerg Kirkegård – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grundtvigs Kirke, Bellahøj, Superkilen, Lersøparken.

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Massive church with unique architecture
Grundtvigs Kirke, Copenhagen
9 min walk • Grundtvigs Kirke stands as an architectural marvel in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark. This church is not just a place of worship but a testament to the fusion of traditional Gothic and modern expressionist design that has captivated visitors and architectural...
0.8 miSW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Bellahøj, Copenhagen
20 min walk • Bellahøj is an area situated 5 kilometres to the northwest of central Copenhagen, Denmark. It features the Bellahøj Houses, a functionalist housing project, as well as parkland with an open-air theatre. The 37 metre high hill situated in Bellahøj Park is the highest point in Copenhagen.
1.1 miSE
Modern urban park with recreation areas
Superkilen, Copenhagen
29 min walk • Superkilen is a public park in the Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. The park is designed to bring refugees and locals together, promoting tolerance and unity in one of Denmark's most ethnically-diverse and socially-challenged communities.
0.8 miSE
Park
Lersøparken, Copenhagen
20 min walk • Lersøparken is a public park located on the east side of Tagensvej and just south of Bispebjerg Hospital in the Bispebjerg district of Copenhagen, Denmark.A greenway runs through the park and an adjacent area with allotments.
1.2 miSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Brønshøj Kirke, Copenhagen
32 min walk • Brønshøj Church is a Church of Denmark parish church in Brønshøj, Copenhagen, Denmark.
1.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Emdrup, Copenhagen
28 min walk • Lake Emdrup is a lake located on the border between Copenhagen and Gentofte municipalities in the Emdrup area of northern Copenhagen, Denmark. It is fed mainly with water from Utterslev Mose to the west and Gentofte Lake to the north and drains into St. Jørgen's Lake in central Copenhagen through a system of pipes.
1.4 miSE
Street
Rådmandsgade, Copenhagen
37 min walk • Rådmandsgade is a street in the Outer Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. It runs from Dagmarsgade in the southwest to Lersø Parkallé in the bnortheast and crosses Tagensvej on the way. Rådmandsgade School, a public primary school, is located in the street.
1.5 miSE
Street
Thorsgade, Copenhagen
38 min walk • Thorsgade is a mainly residential street in the Mimersgade Quarter of Nørrebro in Copenhagen, Denmark, linking Nørrebrogade in the southwest to Tagensvej in the northeast.
1 miSE
Mosque
Grand Mosque of Copenhagen, Copenhagen
27 min walk • The Hamad Bin Khalifa Civilisation Center is a sunni mosque in the Outer Nørrebro borough of Copenhagen, Denmark. Built in 2014, it is the first purposely-built mosque in Denmark and one of the largest in Europe.
0.8 miW
Lake, Park
Utterslev Mose, Copenhagen
21 min walk • Utterslev Mose is a large semi-natural area of lakes, reed beds and parkland located on the border between Copenhagen and Gladsaxe municipalities, approximately six kilometers northwest of central Copenhagen, Denmark.
0.7 miS
Street
Rentemestervej, Copenhagen
18 min walk • Rentemestervej is an approximately 1.4 km long street in the North-West district of Copenhagen, Denmark.It runs from Lygten at Nørrebro station in the southeast to Utterslev Torv in the northwest.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bispebjerg Kirkegård?

Nearby attractions include Grundtvigs Kirke, Copenhagen (9 min walk), Nordvest, Copenhagen (9 min walk), Utterslev, Copenhagen (12 min walk), Emdrup Kirke, Copenhagen (12 min walk).

How to get to Bispebjerg Kirkegård by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bispebjerg Kirkegård:

Bus

Bispebjerg Torv • Lines: 4A, 6A (7 min walk)
Frederiksborgvej • Lines: 21, 4A (8 min walk)

Light rail

Emdrup • Lines: B, Bx (19 min walk)
Bispebjerg • Lines: F (22 min walk)

Metro

Nørrebro • Lines: M3 (29 min walk)
Skjolds Plads • Lines: M3 (31 min walk)