13,5 kilometres bike ride The green route - from city scenery to wild life and greenery Experience the wings of history, beautiful nature gems, and breathtaking architecture on this green bike route with room and experiences for everyone. Follow the thematic bike routes and add to the experience with stories from Copenhagen Local Walks og Copenhagen Architecture Guide. Photographer Copenhagen Visitor Service GPS navigation View the route on a map and download the navigation file. Experiences along the route Photographer Emma Methner Olsen Mindelunden & Ryvangen Ryvangen Memorial Park is a hidden gem in the chaotic city. Take a stroll in the park’s lush nature, see the flourished pergola and get an insight into the area’s bleak history as an execution and burial site for Danish resistance units under World War II Photographer Emma Methner Olsen Emdrup Lake Emdrup Lake is part of a larger water system, which connects from Utterslev Boglands through Søborghusrenden. Here, the water is cleaned and led by pipeline to the Inner Lakes in Copenhagen. The lake was used as a reservoir for citizens back in the 1500s. Photographer Emma Methner Olsen Grundtvig's Church & Bispebjerg Cemetery At Bispebjerg Cemetery, cherry trees bloom in April, and poplar trees tower along the avenue, leading towards Grundtvig’s Church. The cemetery's myriad of footpaths make it worthy of a walk - but please be respectful to the mourning. Photographer Emma Methner Olsen The Studio Houses The Studio Houses were designed by Viggo Møller-Jensen and built in the years 1942–1943. The 21 terraced houses are beautifully located next to a small lake. All the residences have their own studio and are intended for creative artists. Photographer Emma Methner Olsen Grazing guild North of Grønnemose Allé, you will find the herd of cows. The cows graze and help reduce invasive species during the summer months. They have become a major attraction and are cared for by a local organisation. Photographer Emma Methner Olsen Utterslev Boglands Utterslev Mose is Copenhagen's second largest nature area and consists of 3 lakes surrounded by green areas. It was once a part of the fortification of Copenhagen. You will find playgrounds and areas brimming with wildlife. Look out for the eagles! Photographer Emma Methner Olsen Tingbjerg Library & Culture House Tingbjerg is a masterpiece designed by Steen Eiler Rasmussen. Tingbjerg has gone from an area with mainly social housing to becoming a diverse and mixed housing stock. In 2018, Tingbjerg Library and Culture House designed by Cobe was completed. Photographer Emma Methner Olsen Vestvolden rampart complex The rampart complex is approx. 13 km in length and extends from Utterslev Mose all the way to Avedøre. It was built from 1888-1892 as part of the fortification of Copenhagen to ward off attacks on the city. Photographer Emma Methner Olsen Double Caponier Caponiers - bunker-like builds - have been placed along the rampart. They were an essential part of the fortification because they enabled the shooting of enemies who tried to cross. Double caponiers made it possible to shoot in both directions. Photographer Emma Methner Olsen Kagsmosen Kagsmosen is an idyllic gem with diverse avifauna (bird wildlife). Most of this protected natural area is placed on an island which is not accessible. A path surrounds the island and if you are lucky, you may even spot a common kingfisher. Architecture Guide Copenhagen Architecture Guide Danish Architecture Center’s (DAC) free app puts the city’s best contemporary design in your hand. See all the highlights near you. Or put the app on “explore mode” and receive notifications when you pass interesting architecture in the city. Local podwalks Copenhagen Local Walks Discover Copenhagen at your own pace with Copenhagen Local Walks - a series of free digital audio tours. Explore the history, culture, and local neighbourhoods through text, sound, photos, and videos.
