Hans Tavsens Park

Hans Tavsens Park is an 8.5 hectare green space with broad lawns, mature trees, and sports facilities next to Assistens Cemetery. The park spreads across flat terrain with open grassy areas bordered by dense tree coverage that provides shade throughout the grounds.

From 1847 to 1880, the land served as a burial ground for people who could not afford graves inside the walled cemetery. In 1909, this historic area was transformed into the park that exists today.

The park features the Artemis Fountain created by Johannes Bjerg in 1934, showing a bronze sculpture of the goddess on a leaping deer. This artwork shapes how people experience the space and serves as a focal point for those spending time among the trees.

The park is easy to reach and laid out for different activities, from sports to quiet walks through the green spaces. Visitors should know that the place becomes crowded during good weather and sports facilities are actively used throughout the day.

A bronze replica of Michelangelo's Moses statue, owned by the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, has been positioned near the cemetery entrance since 1924. This unexpected connection to a famous Renaissance work brings an artistic dimension to the everyday park landscape.

Location: Copenhagen Municipality

Inception: 1909

GPS coordinates: 55.68896,12.54817

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:42