Dyrehaven Deer Park, Denmark

Dyrehaven Deer Park

An old royal hunting forest with thousands of deer, 20 minutes from Copenhagen.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Dyrehaven Deer Park

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk or cycle through the old royal forest to watch the herds of red and fallow deer.
  2. AfternoonVisit the Eremitage hunting lodge on its hill, then Bakken, the world's oldest amusement park.
  3. EveningReturn to Copenhagen for dinner, 20 minutes by train.

Day 2

Swim at Bellevue beach next to the park, or visit the Louisiana museum.

What to eat

A picnic of Danish rye bread and pastries from a Copenhagen bakery.

Local tips

Make the most of Dyrehaven Deer Park

Beat the crowds

Weekends are busy with Copenhageners. Early mornings are calm and best for seeing deer.

Best photo spot

Herds of deer in the open meadows at sunrise, with the hunting lodge on the hill.

Getting there

Trains run to Klampenborg, at the park's edge, in about 20 minutes from Copenhagen.

Don't miss nearby

The old Bakken amusement park in the forest, and Bellevue beach.

Good to know

Keep your distance from the deer, especially during the autumn rut. Horse carriages run through the park.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Dyrehaven Deer Park

Getting there

  • Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH)20 km away
  • Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX)60 km away
  • Copenhagen12 km away
  • Malmö35 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryDenmark

Questions

Dyrehaven Deer Park: good to know

Is Dyrehaven Deer Park worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. An old royal hunting forest with thousands of deer, 20 minutes from Copenhagen.

How many days do you need in Dyrehaven Deer Park?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Dyrehaven Deer Park?

You can visit all year. Weekends are busy with Copenhageners. Early mornings are calm and best for seeing deer.

How do you get to Dyrehaven Deer Park?

The nearest airport is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH), about 20 km away. Trains run to Klampenborg, at the park's edge, in about 20 minutes from Copenhagen.

What is there to see near Dyrehaven Deer Park?

Nearby hidden places include Copenhagen (12 km), Malmö (34 km) and Lund (40 km).

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