The Lakes, Copenhagen

Name: The Lakes
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

#107 among attractions in Copenhagen

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Facts and practical information

The Lakes in Copenhagen, Denmark are a row of three rectangular lakes curving around the western margin of the City Centre, forming one of the oldest and most distinctive features of the city's topography. The paths around them are popular with strollers, bikers and runners. ()

Local name: Søerne Elevation: 23 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 55°41'20"N, 12°34'1"E

Address

Indre By (Kommunehospitalets)Copenhagen Denmark

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Day trips

The Lakes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Botanical Garden, National Gallery of Denmark, Hirschsprung Collection, Nørrebro Bryghus.

~1610 ftSE
Museum's expansive plant collection
Botanical Garden, Copenhagen
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, the Botanical Garden is a verdant oasis that offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Spanning an area of 10 hectares, this park is a living museum of plant species from all over the world, meticulously...
0.4 miE
Museum, Art museum, Vilhelm Dahlerup
National Gallery of Denmark, Copenhagen
11 min walk • The National Gallery of Denmark, also known as Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK), is the preeminent Danish art museum located in the heart of Copenhagen. As a cultural treasure trove, it houses the largest collection of Danish art and an impressive assortment of European...
0.4 miE
Museum of work by Danish artists
Hirschsprung Collection, Copenhagen
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, the Hirschsprung Collection is a true gem for art aficionados and a testament to the nation's rich cultural heritage. This intimate museum, situated in a classical building amidst the peaceful Østre Anlæg park, offers a...
~780 ftNW
Nightlife
Nørrebro Bryghus, Copenhagen
4 min walk • Nørrebro Bryghus is a Danish microbrewery located in the Nørrebro neighborhood of Copenhagen. They have an annual production of 50,000-60,000 hectoliters. Nørrebro Bryghus opened in September 2003 and was founded by ex-Carlsberg brewmaster Anders Kissmeyer.
0.5 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Klosteret, Copenhagen
14 min walk • Klosteret is a nightclub located at Hauser Plads 32 in Copenhagen, Denmark. With an area of circa 2000 square meters, it is the largest night club in Denmark. Klosteret was opened as a night club in February 2015 by the members of the pop group Infernal, Lina Rafn and Paw Lagermann. Infernal owned more than half the place.
0.4 miE
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Geologisk Museum, Copenhagen
11 min walk • The University of Copenhagen Geological Museum is a geology museum on Øster Voldgade, at the northeast corner of the University of Copenhagen Botanical Garden, in Copenhagen, Denmark. Like the botanical garden, the museum is part of the wider array of centers belonging to the Natural History Museum of Denmark.
~1810 ftSE
Museum, Natural history museum
Botanical Museum, Copenhagen
9 min walk • The Botanical Museum in Copenhagen originated as a part of the Copenhagen Botanical Garden, which was established in 1600. It was later separated as an independent institution.
~1330 ftW
Museum
Politimuseet, Copenhagen
7 min walk • The Danish Police Museum is dedicated to the history of law enforcement in Denmark. It is based in a former police station on Fælledvej, off Sankt Hans Torv, in the Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Denmark.
~1000 ftSW
Vilhelm Dahlerup, Bridge, Outdoor activities
Dronning Louises Bro, Copenhagen
5 min walk • Dronning Louises Bro is a bridge across The Lakes in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It joins Frederiksborggade in Indre By with Nørrebrogade in Nørrebro and separates Sortedam Lake to the northeast from Peblinge Lake to the south west.
~1990 ftE
Observatories and planetariums
Østervold, Copenhagen
10 min walk • Østervold Observatory is a former astronomical observatory in Copenhagen, Denmark owned and operated by the University of Copenhagen. It opened in 1861 as a replacement for the University's old observatory at Rundetårn.
~1220 ftW
Theater
Nørrebro Teater, Copenhagen
6 min walk • The Nørrebros Teater is a theater in Copenhagen, Denmark. Notable actors who have starred at the theatre before entering film include Osvald Helmuth, Buster Larsen, Poul Reichhardt and Poul Bundgaard. It is now operated as a part of the Københavns Teater in affiliation with the Betty Nansen Teatret, Folketeatret and Østre Gasværk Teater.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Lakes?

Nearby attractions include Søgade, Copenhagen (4 min walk), Sortedam Dossering, Copenhagen (5 min walk), Ravnsborggade, Copenhagen (5 min walk), Dronning Louises Bro, Copenhagen (5 min walk).

How to get to The Lakes by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Lakes:

Bus

Kommunehospitalet • Lines: 14 (6 min walk)
Søtorvet • Lines: 5C (6 min walk)

Metro

Nørreport • Lines: M1, M2 (10 min walk)
Forum • Lines: M1, M2 (19 min walk)

Train

Nørreport (11 min walk)
Østerport (23 min walk)

Light rail

Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (11 min walk)
Østerport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (22 min walk)

Ferry

Nyhavn • Lines: 991, 992 (33 min walk)
Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (33 min walk)