Østre Anlæg, Copenhagen

Name: Østre Anlæg
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark
Telephone: +45 33 66 35 00

#75 among attractions in Copenhagen

Park, Relax in park, Lake, Playground

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Facts and practical information

Østre Anlæg is a public park in Copenhagen. Once it was a part of the old city fortifications. The park was designed by landscape architect H.A. Flindt who also designed Ørstedsparken and Copenhagen Botanical Garden on the old fortification. The park lies between The National Art Museum at the southern end, and Oslo Plads and Østerport Station at the northern end. There are three lakes in this park, they used to be part of the moat system. ()

Alternative names: Created: 1870Area: 34.59 acres (0.0541 mi²)Elevation: 23 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 55°41'25"N, 12°34'50"E

Address

Østerbros (Sølvgades)Copenhagen Denmark

Contact

+45 33 66 35 00

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Day trips

Østre Anlæg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1740 ftS
17th-century palace and royal museum
Rosenborg, Copenhagen
9 min walk • Rosenborg Castle stands as a testament to the splendor of the Danish monarchy and the rich history of Copenhagen. This renaissance castle, nestled in the heart of the city, was built in the early 17th century by one of the most famous Scandinavian kings, Christian IV.
~1830 ftSW
Museum's expansive plant collection
Botanical Garden, Copenhagen
9 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...
~1290 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Vilhelm Dahlerup
National Gallery of Denmark, Copenhagen
7 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...
~650 ftW
Museum of work by Danish artists
Hirschsprung Collection, Copenhagen
4 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...
~1670 ftE
Monuments and statues
Carl Nielsen Monument, Copenhagen
9 min walk • The Carl Nielsen Monument, located at the corner of Grønningen and Store Kongensgade in central Copenhagen, Denmark, is a monument to Danish composer Carl Nielsen created by his wife Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen. It depicts a young man playing pan-pipes on a wingless Pegasus and is also known as The Genius of Music.
~1290 ftSW
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Geologisk Museum, Copenhagen
7 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.
~1560 ftSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Paul's Church, Copenhagen
8 min walk • St. Paul's Church is a Lutheran church in central Copenhagen, Denmark, also colloquially known as Nyboder's Church due to its location in the middle of the Nyboder area. It was designed by Johannes Emil Gnudtzmann and constructed from 1872 to 1877.
~1540 ftSW
Observatories and planetariums
Østervold, Copenhagen
8 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.
~790 ftN
Square
Hjalmar Brantings Plads, Copenhagen
4 min walk • Hjalmar Brantings Plads is a square between Stockholmsgade and Oluf Palmes Gade in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It is named for the Nobel Peace Prize-winning former Swedish prime minister Hjalmar Branting.
~1480 ftE
Contemporary art in 19th-century setting
Den Frie Udstilling, Copenhagen
8 min walk • Den Frie Udstilling is a Danish artists' association, founded in 1891 by artists in protest against the admission requirements for the Kunsthal Charlottenborg. Modeled on the Salon des Refusés, it is Denmark's oldest association of artists.
~1740 ftSE
Street
Olfert Fischers Gade, Copenhagen
9 min walk • Olfert Fischers Gade is a street in the Nyboder Quarter of central Copenhagen, Denmark. It runs from Store Kongensgade in the east to Rigensgade in the west, intersecting the streets Borgergade, Adelgade/Sankt Pauls Plads, Gammelvagt and Kronprinsessegade on the way. The street is closed to through traffic on the west side of Borgergade.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Østre Anlæg?

Nearby attractions include Stockholmsgade, Copenhagen (3 min walk), Hirschsprung Collection, Copenhagen (4 min walk), Stokhusgade, Copenhagen (4 min walk), Jerusalem's Church, Copenhagen (4 min walk).

How to get to Østre Anlæg by public transport?

The nearest stations to Østre Anlæg:

Bus

Suensonsgade • Lines: 23 (4 min walk)
Georg Brandes Plads, Parkmuseerne • Lines: 185, 23, 6A (6 min walk)

Metro

Østerport • Lines: M3, M4 (8 min walk)
Marmorkirken • Lines: M3, M4 (13 min walk)

Light rail

Østerport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (8 min walk)
Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (15 min walk)

Train

Østerport (10 min walk)
Nørreport (14 min walk)

Ferry

Nordre Toldbod • Lines: 991, 992 (20 min walk)
Nyhavn • Lines: 991, 992 (24 min walk)