Trianglen, Østerbro

Circus tent at Ingrid Jespersen Square in Trianglen
Here you will find
3
Café
5
Restaurant
2
Bar
Special qualities
Statue Statue
Trees Trees
Mural Mural

A vibrant hub with historical depth and modern vibrancy

Trianglen is a central and lively urban space in Østerbro, where several major thoroughfares intersect—for cyclists, cars, the metro, and pedestrians alike. Located between Østerbrogade, Øster Allé, and Blegdamsvej, Trianglen is a key hub in the city, close to Fælledparken, Parken, and the bustling activity around the Lakes and the stadium. Although the area is largely characterized by movement and transit, it also contains small pockets of leisure and urban life—with cafés, take-out spots, shopping options, and easy access to green oases within walking distance.

The atmosphere at Trianglen is urban and energetic. Here you’ll encounter runners in athletic gear heading toward Fælledparken, fans on their way to a game, locals out shopping, and parents with strollers in the wide metro entrance. The sound of traffic mingles with the buzz from outdoor dining areas, and the pace is faster than in Østerbro’s many quiet squares. Yet there is a special character here—a feeling of a big city in pocket size, where the city’s rhythm is palpable, but where you can still find your own moment of calm amid the hustle and bustle.

Trianglen has historically been one of Østerbro’s most important transportation hubs and gathering places. The name refers to the square’s triangular shape, and since the late 1800s, the area has served as a hub for streetcars, marketplaces, and later buses and the metro. With the opening of the metro station in 2019, Trianglen took on a new role as a gateway to both Østerbro and Fælledparken. The area still bears the mark of its historical significance as a hub—but today stands as a modern urban space in motion.

Cobblestones Cobblestones
Subway Subway
Bus Bus
Mural Mural
Restroom Restroom
Statue Statue
Sculpture Sculpture
Museum Museum
Food Food
Juggler's Plug Juggler's Plug
Drinks Drinks
Coffee Coffee
Asphalt Asphalt
Parking Parking
Gravel Gravel
Tiles Tiles
Ice Ice
Shrubs Shrubs
Benches Benches
Trees Trees
Playground Playground
Outdoor seating Outdoor seating
Here you will find
3
Café
5
Restaurant
2
Bar
Special qualities
Statue Statue
Trees Trees
Mural Mural
Upcoming event

12.09.2026

Market Day at Trianglen

A full day of market fun in Østerbro, featuring street food, a flea market, music, street performers, and street art at Ingrid Jespersen’s Square near Trianglen.