Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality: Nature, History and Culture

Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality has direct access to the Øresund and combines varied landscapes with a rich cultural and industrial history. The municipality’s largest natural area, Dyrehaven, includes forest, lakes, open plains and hills. There are also places and experiences ranging from a historic church to an amusement park.

Dyrehaven: Landscape, World Heritage and Bakken

Dyrehaven is both a vast natural area and a setting for significant cultural history. The Par Force Hunting Landscape in Dyrehaven is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The forest is also home to Bakken, an amusement park with a history dating back to its founding in 1583. Games, rides, dining options and daily entertainment are all part of the visitor experience. In this part of the municipality, enjoying the landscape and lively amusement go hand in hand, while appealing to different kinds of visitors.

By the lakeshore

The Hjertestien trail passes through forest and along a lakeshore; it is 4.5 kilometres long and known for its birdlife. It is suitable for picnics, cycling and running, as well as for children and buggies. People with reduced mobility can also use it. This makes it possible to enjoy the outdoors in different ways: as a short break for a picnic or as time spent on the trail. The route runs along the shore of Lyngby Lake; it is not a designated circuit around the lake.

Another scenic spot is Klopstocks Eg. The oak, about 850 years old, stands on Prinsessestien just south of Skovtoftebakken and was protected in 1956. The publicly accessible Sorgenfri Park adds another option for spending time outdoors. If you are also planning your trip with water in mind, note the distinction: Lyngby-Taarbæk has direct access to the Øresund, while the Hjertestien describes a specific trail along the shore of Lyngby Lake.

Industrial history and ways to travel on the water

Mølleådalen is considered Denmark’s oldest industrial landscape. The Mølleå is listed as one of Denmark’s 25 national industrial monuments. You can explore the valley on foot, by canoe or by boat. These options offer different perspectives: walking, canoeing and taking a boat are three distinct ways to experience the landscape.

Baadfarten operates scheduled services on the Lyngby–Bagsværd and Lyngby–Frederiksdal routes. The service is seasonal; check the current operating days before your trip. The fleet comprises six historic wooden boats. Two of the boats currently in service, Prince Christian and Princess Alexandrine, date from the 19th century. Theatre performances and other events take place on board throughout the year. As the programme may change, it is worth checking the available dates in advance.

Museums and changing programmes

At the Open Air Museum (Frilandsmuseet), buildings, farmsteads and mills illustrate everyday life and traditions in Denmark, Scania and the Faroe Islands over a period of more than 350 years. The animals on site include horses, roosters, goats and sheep. Depending on the season and weather, visitors may be able to greet or pet the animals. Guided tours explore early rural life and the beginnings of industrialisation; availability may vary. The Jægersborg-Nærum train stops in Brede, near the museum’s north entrance. Check current train services before travelling.

Sophienholm is an exhibition hall owned by the municipality. Its programme includes discussion salons, art history lectures, guided tours, concerts and workshops; the offerings may change. Anyone can sign up for public tours, although their dates are also subject to change. Open lawns and beautiful old trees add to the setting. If a particular programme or tour is important to your visit, check the current schedule in advance.

Architecture, monuments and music

Lyngby Church brings together several historical periods: its oldest, central section was built in the mid-12th century. Late Catholic murals dating from around 1500 have been preserved in all five vaults. The old cemetery contains numerous ancient and rare tomb monuments. These features offer different ways to explore the history of the place—from the church building to its preserved paintings and cemetery monuments.

Fortifications from Copenhagen’s defences can also be found in the municipality. Fortun Fort was built in 1891–1893 as part of these defences and was protected as an archaeological monument in 1992. Lyngby Fort was built earlier, in 1887–1888. It is a concrete triangular fort and is protected as part of the cultural heritage. For those interested in industrial architecture, Brede Værk offers another point of interest: the historic textile factory was founded in 1832 and is one of the best-preserved examples of industrial heritage in Denmark. In the centre of Lyngby, Templet offers a different cultural experience as a music venue featuring Danish and international artists. The programme and artists change over time.

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