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Copenhagen Zoo
One of Europe's oldest zoos dating to 1859, known for its Norman Foster-designed elephant house.
12 km · about 20 min drive
Capital Region, Denmark · Europe
Ballerup works well as a base: 5 minutes from Måløv, 15km from Christiansborg Palace.
Ballerup is a town located in Capital Region, Denmark. With a population of 40,000, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Ballerup sits in Denmark, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Copenhagen time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ballerup to your route.
Ballerup is a Danish town, seat of the Ballerup Municipality, in the Region Hovedstaden. There are approximately 25 schools in Ballerup Municipality. Ballerup has its own educational institution specialized in the study, training and research of music. It is twinned with East Kilbride in Scotland.
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Ballerup is located in Capital Region, Denmark, Europe. The coordinates are 55.7317 latitude, 12.3633 longitude.
Ballerup has a population of approximately 40,000 people, making it a town in Denmark.
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One of Europe's oldest zoos dating to 1859, known for its Norman Foster-designed elephant house.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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One of the world's oldest amusement parks, opened in 1843, blending fairy-tale gardens, rides, and performances in the heart of Copenhagen.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Denmark's oldest confectionery, serving layer cakes and hot chocolate in the same Copenhagen rooms since 1870. The 'sportskage', whipped cream, nougat and choux: has been on the counter since 1891.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Copenhagen's most iconic waterfront, a 17th-century canal lined with brightly coloured townhouses, historic ships, and bustling restaurants.
15 km · about 30 min drive
castle
The seat of the Danish Parliament, Supreme Court, and Prime Minister's Office on the islet of Slotsholmen: a power centre for over 800 years.
15 km · about 30 min drive
castle
The home of the Danish royal family, four identical Rococo palaces around an octagonal courtyard with the daily changing of the guard.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Bronze statue on the Copenhagen waterfront depicting Hans Christian Andersen's famous fairy-tale character.
15 km · about 30 min drive
coastal drive
The classic coast road north from Copenhagen to Elsinore along the Oresund shore, passing Bellevue Beach, whitewashed villas, fishing harbours and the Louisiana museum. Denmark's most stylish Sunday drive.
15 km · about 30 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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