Frederiksberg

Frederiksberg is an independent municipality in Denmark's capital region featuring parks, educational institutions, and shopping districts in a compact area. Visitors can walk through green spaces and commercial zones that blend together throughout the neighborhoods.

Dutch farmers founded the settlement in 1651 under King Frederik III, initially calling it Ny Amager. Over time it developed into an independent municipality bearing its current name.

This municipality serves as an educational hub with institutions that shape daily life and community identity through academic activity. The presence of these centers of learning influences how the place functions and how residents interact with their surroundings.

Multiple metro stations serve the area, providing good connections to other parts of the capital region. Public transportation makes it easy to navigate between neighborhoods and different destinations.

The area is completely surrounded by Copenhagen yet functions as its own administrative unit with independent governance. This unusual geographic situation creates a place with its own character despite being located within a larger metropolis.

Location: Frederiksberg Municipality

Elevation above the sea: 15 m

GPS coordinates: 55.67802,12.53262

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:56