Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality

Lyngby-Taarbæk is an administrative municipality near Copenhagen with residential neighborhoods, business districts, and natural areas east of Zealand. The area mixes urban and rural character throughout.

The municipality formed in 1842 and kept its administrative boundaries through various reforms, including major restructuring in 2007. This long history shapes how residents live together today.

The Technical University of Denmark has its campus here and shapes daily life with international students and researchers from around the world. This academic community influences local spaces and creates an open, cosmopolitan character in the region.

The S-train lines B and E connect Lyngby station to central Copenhagen with regular service for residents and visitors. With this good connection, the region is easy to explore and the city is quick to reach.

The area includes sections of Jægersborg Dyrehave forest park, an old woodland where deer roam freely and visitors can experience nature up close. This rare experience with wild deer near a major city happens in only a few places.

Location: Capital Region of Denmark

Inception: 1842

Capital city: Kongens Lyngby

Elevation above the sea: 42 m

Shares border with: Gentofte Municipality, Gladsaxe Municipality, Furesø Municipality, Rudersdal Municipality, Kävlinge Municipality

Website: https://ltk.dk

GPS coordinates: 55.78333,12.50000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:54