Overview:

Frederiksberg Garden is a large park in the Danish capital, Copenhagen. It covers approximately 75 acres of land and is bordered by the districts of Frederiksberg, Vesterbro, and Valby. The Garden includes a number of attractions such as tree-lined paths, flowerbeds, and lakes. Its café and pavilion, which were both built in the 19th century, are popular spots for visitors to relax. The park also features historic monuments such as a tribute to Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, the first king of Sweden-Norway, and a memorial to Johan Jacob Bruun, a linguist of the Royal Danish Navy. The park also houses a variety of wildlife such as birds, beavers, wild ducks, and bats. You can learn history, culture, and heritage through these magnificent monuments in Denmark
Prominent Features:

• 400m² Italian-style garden complete with a canal, pond, and sculptures • Colorful rose garden with 375 different varieties, as well as many other gardens and flower beds • Historic French Greenhouses from 1868, which houses a selection of rare plants, including orchids • The beautiful Chinese Pavilion, originally constructed by the Chinese Imperial Embassy and presented as a gift to the people of Denmark • The grand Gefion Waterfall, the largest fountain in Northern Europe, with four cows modeled after those sent as a gift from Sweden to Denmark in 1900 • Beautiful ancient temples, royal chapels, and pavilions, each with their own unique, historical charm • The world-famous statue of the seven-tailed mermaid in the lake at the center of the grounds • Walking trails, perfect for taking in the sights and sounds of nature • Special events like traditional Danish Maypole dancing, concerts, and more throughout the year • Numerous cafes, picnic areas, playgrounds, and guided tours for visitors of all ages This national monument of Denmark portrays the history and culture of the country.

History:

Frederiksberg Garden is a 30 hectare (74 acre) formal garden center of Frederiksberg Palace and adjoining Sibelius Park in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is situated at the end of Frederiksberg Allé, with Gefion Fountain adjacent on its western side and Søndermarken on its eastern side. The garden was laid out by Wilhelm Friedrich von Platen and Hans Heinrich Jespersen in the French formal garden style and started in 1699 before the palace was completed. The garden initially used a complex system of canals and ponds, but these were gradually filled in and converted into lawns in the late 19th century. The garden is today a popular park for both locals and tourists, featuring a multitude of statues, a café, a Chinese summer house and a large complex of greenhouses known as the 'Palm House'. The garden also contains several smaller spots, including a rose garden and heather garden, a herb garden, and an orangerie. During the summer, several concerts are held throughout the garden. The garden was featured in Dinesen's novel Gregorius, which takes place there. The garden is also home to a rare colony of lesser white-fronted geese, which has been restored after the demise of a similar colony in Søndermarken in 1996. The Parks and Nature Agency of Copenhagen has regularly monitored the population size of the birds since 1988, and since then the number of birds has gradually increased from 3 to over 500. The increasing number of birds has led to heavy congregation in the garden, leading to complaints from neighboring residents and visitors. Despite this, the garden is an important habitat for the birds and in addition to being a popular tourist attraction, is a valuable part of Copenhagen's cultural heritage. Efforts are underway to balance the needs of the geese and of visitors so that both may continue to peacefully coexist in the garden. In 2017, UNESCO recognized Frederiksberg Garden as part of the Copenhagen Historic Urban Landscape World Heritage Site. The garden was also featured in the 2018 film Den dag på stranden (That Day at the Beach). You must visit one of these historical places in Denmark on your Denmark tour

Interesting facts:

1. The Frederiksberg Garden was commissioned by King Frederick IV of Denmark in the 18th century and today is the largest garden in Copenhagen. 2. The garden covers an area of 57 hectares and is home to over 6400 trees, ponds, playhouses, playgrounds and a deer sanctuary. 3. The Søndermarken, which is part of Frederiksberg Garden, was originally used as a poultry farm. 4. The park is also home to many animals, such as swans, ducks, pheasants, hares, and more. 5. The garden also features an 18th century castle, the Chinese Pavilion, a rhododendron collection, and a rose garden. 6. The Frederiksberg Castle is open to the public on some days of the week. 7. The Chinese Pavilion was built by Frederick IV in 1780, as a symbol of his admiration for the East. 8. The garden was used by the royal family and their court for picnics and parties. 9. The Danish National Rose Society is based in the garden, and plants over 600 varieties of roses. 10. In the summer, the garden hosts several concerts, festivals, and performances. Visit one of the famous monuments of Denmark with your friends and family.