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Taastrup

Capital Region, Denmark · Europe

About Taastrup

Taastrup works well as a base: 5 minutes from Albertslund, 18km from Christiansborg Palace.

Taastrup is a town located in Capital Region, Denmark. With a population of 35,238, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Taastrup 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 Taastrup to your route.

About Taastrup

Taastrup (or Tåstrup) (Danish pronunciation: [ˈtsʰɒstʁɔp]) is a Danish railway town and suburb of Copenhagen – 18 km west of Copenhagen's city centre. The town forms a twin urban area with neighbouring suburb Høje Taastrup, Taastrup rising since 1859 and Høje Taastrup rising west of the town, since the 1970s. The

Read more town/suburb development has engulfed the villages of Taastrup Valby, Høje Taastrup, Kragehave and Klovtofte, although Høje Taastrup still has a preserved village character around Høje Taastrup Church. The town is the administrative seat of Høje Taastrup Municipality, Region Hovedstaden; the seat placed in Taastrup first and since moving to Høje Taastrup in the beginning of the 1980s. In 2023 a new town hall was opened on 14 February. The town is growing closer to the town of Hedehusene, both towns developing towards each other, and both situated in the municipality. The population on 1 January 2025 was 38,178 (excluding Hedehusene). Taastrup's name is attestet from the 12. century and comes from -Thorstenstorp, simply meaning Thorsten's Village.

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Taastrup offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Taastrup located?

Taastrup is located in Capital Region, Denmark, Europe. The coordinates are 55.6501 latitude, 12.3016 longitude.

What is the population of Taastrup?

Taastrup has a population of approximately 35,238 people, making it a town in Denmark.

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Quick Information

Population
35,238
Continent
Europe
Country
Denmark
Region
Capital Region
Timezone
Europe/Copenhagen
Coordinates
55.6501, 12.3016

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Denmark

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Non-emergency police
114
Driving side
right

Dipped headlights required at all times.

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Worth the detour from Taastrup

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Roskilde Viking Ship Museum

A museum built around five original Viking ships recovered from the fjord, with a working boatyard where Viking-age vessels are reconstructed.

14 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Roskilde Cathedral

UNESCO-listed brick Gothic cathedral and burial site of Danish monarchs, a masterpiece of Scandinavian medieval architecture.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Copenhagen Zoo

One of Europe's oldest zoos dating to 1859, known for its Norman Foster-designed elephant house.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Tivoli Gardens

One of the world's oldest amusement parks, opened in 1843, blending fairy-tale gardens, rides, and performances in the heart of Copenhagen.

17 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Conditori La Glace

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.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Nyhavn, Copenhagen

Copenhagen's most iconic waterfront, a 17th-century canal lined with brightly coloured townhouses, historic ships, and bustling restaurants.

18 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Christiansborg Palace

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.

18 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Amalienborg Palace

The home of the Danish royal family, four identical Rococo palaces around an octagonal courtyard with the daily changing of the guard.

19 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Taastrup

  • 23 kmStrandvejen: Danish Riviera Coastal DriveThe 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.
  • 35 kmØresund BridgeDrive the 8 km cable-stayed bridge and tunnel linking Copenhagen and Malmö across the Øresund strait: famed from the Nordic-noir series 'The Bridge'; tolled crossing.
  • 73 kmKullaberg Nature ReserveA craggy peninsula of cliffs, caves and a clifftop lighthouse where porpoises ride the waves below.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

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