Assistens Cemetery

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8 / 10

7 expert reviews

“Famous graves, lush natural beauty, peaceful gardens, and art sculptures.”

– Condé Nast Traveler

Fodor's Fodor's
"The final resting place of numerous great Danes, including Søren Kierkegaard... Hans Christian Andersen, and physicist Niels Bohr." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"A wonderfully atmospheric place to wander around – as much a park and garden as it is a graveyard." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
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"Sheltered by a lovely peaceful park, many celebrities are buried here." Full review
On the Grid On the Grid
"The mature trees and well-groomed gardens offer the perfect resting spot in the heart of Nørrebro. Here you’ll find locals catching some summer sun among the tomb stones." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"This sprawling cemetery is where many famous Danes throughout history are buried." Full review
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