Three Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Copenhagen

Every spring, the cherry blossoms in Copenhagen transform pockets of the city into a picturesque wonderland of delicate pink blooms. The flowers typically blossom in April, turning some city parks and streets into a breathtaking display of natural beauty.

The cherry blossom (sakura), the national flower of Japan, symbolizes clouds in Japanese culture due to the way they bloom all at once. That makes for an incredibly beautiful and sadly short flowering season; all the more reason to go see it while it’s happening. The concept of “Hanami” means to enjoy the ephemeral nature of flowers, usually by sitting underneath the trees and/or having a picnic. Cherry blossoms have flourished in the Northern hemisphere and we’re lucky that we have quite a few spots to view these gorgeous blooms. All these spots are free to enter.

Bispebjerg Cemetery Cherry Blossoms

This is far-and-away Copenhagen’s most popular spot to see the sakura. Don’t be surprised to see hordes of people snapping pics and walking along the carpet of pretty pink petals under a canopy of flowers. If you’d rather miss the bulk of the crowds, try going early in the morning and/or on a weekday. Be sure to check out Grundtvigs Kirke, both the church grounds and interior, for its stunning architecture.

Bispebjerg Kirkegård

Frederiksborgvej 125
2400 København NV

Langelinie Park Cherry Blossoms

The fact that this park is on the water makes the scene particularly idyllic. These cherry blossoms peak a bit later than than those at Bispebjerg and the annual Sakura Festival is held on the grounds. You can view the sakura from afar from a boat (the canal tours will pass them) or walk in the park to get up close.

At the festival, you can explore Japanese culture with drum shows, folk dance, and martial arts. Try out new things in workshops, listen to interesting talks, or just relax with a cup of tea and admire people in beautiful kimonos. No matter what you choose, it’s a day full of cultural fun, spring vibes, and a bit of Zen.

When is the Copenahgen Sakura Festival in 2024?

The Festival will be held Saturday 20 April 2024 to Sunday 21 April 2024.

Langelinieparken

Langeliniekaj 2
2100 København Ø

Botanical Gardens Cherry Blossoms

Though you won’t find the same wall-to-wall style blossoms as in Bispebjerg or Langelinie, but there are trees mostly near the Nørreport entrance that look absolutely stunning in bloom, along with the rest of the vegetation there. Afterwards you can pop into the Palmehuset (palm house) for some tropical air and a walk amongst the tree tops.