Squares and plazas are the city’s natural gathering places, and in Østerbro and Nordhavn you’ll find some of the best in Copenhagen. Here, city life unfolds among trees, cafés, and open public spaces close to both the streets and the water. These are places where people sit down, meet up, and end up staying a little longer than planned.
In Østerbro, the squares are imbued with history and local life, while Nordhavn showcases new ways of creating urban spaces through light, air, and modern architecture. What they share is a sense of presence and the opportunity to experience the city at one’s own pace. Squares and plazas encompass both what already exists and what may emerge. Outdoor dining, green spaces, and everyday life create a vibrant foundation, complemented by markets, shared traditions, and festivals that bring people together.
Explore the squares and plazas of Østerbro and Nordhavn and discover the city’s spaces that offer tranquility, vibrancy, and new shared moments.
Squares & Public Spaces in Østerbro >
Victor Borges Square
St. Kjeld's Square
Ingrid Jespersen Square
Melchior Square
St. James Square
Tåsinge Square
The Langelinie Promenade
Østerfælled Square
The Triangle
Bopa Square
Squares & Public Spaces in Nordhavn >
Sand Pier
The Crown Race Basin
Orientkaj Playground
Torv, Århusgade
Hamburg Square
