Frederiksberg offers cultural highlights ranging from royal architectural history to contemporary art. It also features a museum dedicated to Danish humour and satire, as well as green spaces with distinct characteristics. When planning your trip, you can first decide whether to focus on architecture and literary history, changing art exhibitions or time spent outdoors.
Architectural History and Literary Life
Frederiksberg Palace was built between 1699 and 1735 and served at times as a summer residence for the royal family until the mid-19th century. Frederiksberg Palace and its associated Frederiksberg Palace Chapel feature, among other things, ceiling paintings, an elegant marble bath with a secret access staircase and the princesses’ pancake kitchen. The interior details offer unusual insights into the palace’s furnishings and complement its history.
Frederiksberg Kirke was built in 1734 to plans by architect Felix Dusant. Its Dutch-inspired architecture can be seen in its eight roof sections and slender spire; the interior is influenced by the Dutch Renaissance. The church is also used for concerts. Architectural history and use as a concert venue are two distinct aspects of the same place.
Bakkehuset is an authentic house from the Danish Golden Age. Kamma and Knud Lyne Rahbek owned it from 1802 to 1830 and opened their home to the writers, opinion-makers and scholars of their time. The history of the house thus also offers a glimpse into the literary and social life of the period. In Kamma Rahbek’s romantic garden, visitors can experience the aesthetics, colours and even the authentic scents of the 19th century.
Museums Between Satire and Contemporary Art
STORM offers insights into the significance of Danish humour and satire, both historically and today. Møstings Hus combines a historic building with contemporary art: built in 1800, the house serves as an exhibition venue where professional artists develop site-specific exhibition projects. Visitors interested in contemporary art will find a different perspective here from the cultural-historical approach to humour and satire.
Cisternerne were once water reservoirs and lie beneath the green space of Søndermarken Park in Frederiksberg. The underground rooms house a contemporary art venue. Changing exhibitions are designed to create an immersive experience in this distinctive underground setting. STORM, Bakkehuset, Møstings and Cisternerne are close enough to reach on foot. This means several different cultural themes are available within a walkable cluster of museums.
Gardens and Outdoor Paths
The garden at Landbohøjskolen contains more than 6,000 different plants and can be explored on foot. Søndermarken offers a different kind of landscape: the park is hilly and wooded, and is used for jogging, walking dogs and taking strolls. Wild plants and long, meadow-like grass grow there, and owls live in the old trees. The two green spaces thus offer a contrast, from a diverse plant collection to a landscape used for exercise and walks.
The Chinese Pavilion stands in Frederiksberg Garden and was built in 1799 as a royal teahouse. Boat trips are offered there in summer; rowing operations are run by Svendsen's Boat Service (Svendsens BĂĄdfart). If you plan a trip, check the timetable for your preferred dates.
A Culinary Discovery to Make at Your Own Pace
The Frederiksberg Food & Drinks Tour is a self-guided StoryHunt experience through cafés, craft beer bars and speciality food shops. It offers another themed way to discover Frederiksberg, alongside its architecture, museums and green spaces. Participating stops may change, so take this into account when planning.
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For the main travel overview: Hovedstaden.
