Assistens Cemetery

Assistens Cemetery in Nørrebro opened in 1760 and doubles as a green public park, with paths, benches and an apple grove among its graves. Among those buried here are philosopher Søren Kierkegaard and writer Hans Christian Andersen, which draws visitors interested in Danish culture.

Reviewers describe a calm oasis rather than a dramatic cemetery, noting that several of the famous headstones appear to be recent replacements. It rewards slow wandering for around forty-five minutes, particularly for solo visitors who appreciate silence and nature in the middle of a lively neighbourhood.