Klampenborg: Beach, Deer Park and Special Experiences

Bellevue is a 700-metre-long sandy beach in Klampenborg. Jægersborg Dyrehave is known for its ancient oak trees. Other notable attractions include an amusement park, a theatre and a traditional horse-racing track. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Klampenborg can therefore plan their stay entirely according to their own holiday preferences: a day at Bellevue, a visit to Jægersborg Dyrehave or a horse-racing event can each provide a different focus.

Beach and Architecture at Bellevue

Bellevue is a 700-metre-long sandy beach in Klampenborg. Bellevue Strandpark has public toilets and a kiosk; during the bathing season, a lifeguard is also on duty there. This makes it possible to combine time by the water with clear facilities for a day at the beach, without limiting the visit to swimming.

The coastal area is also architecturally noteworthy. Bellevue Strandbad and its buildings were designed by Arne Jacobsen. Bellevue Teatret, a theatre designed by Jacobsen in 1936, also stands on Strandvejen. Theatre productions are staged there, along with concerts and salons. A guided tour also provides an introduction to the theatre’s history. In Klampenborg, you can thus combine time at the beach with design, culture and an insight into the history of the theatre.

Dyrehaven, Animals and Rides

Jægersborg Dyrehave is known for its ancient oak trees. Around 2,000 red deer, fallow deer and sika deer live in the landscape. It was part of the former royal hunting park within the Par Force hunting landscape in North Zealand. Those who appreciate nature and historic landscapes will find an independent reason here to consider Klampenborg as a destination.

For a varied day with children or as part of a multigenerational travel plan, Bakken in Dyrehaven offers another option. Bakken is the world’s oldest amusement park and has 36 rides. Another way to experience the surroundings is by horse-drawn carriage: a carriage driven by a coachman can be hired on Peter Liepsvej in front of Klampenborgporten. These different options allow active nature experiences, rides and a quieter carriage ride to be included in your personal daily itinerary.

Horse Racing with a Long Tradition

Klampenborg Galopbane opened on 1 June 1910 and has held horse races continuously ever since. Today, it is Denmark’s only racecourse exclusively hosting horse races. The Bucherer Derby is run over 2,400 metres. Damernes Dag includes a competition for the best-dressed outfit with a hat. Female amateur jockeys compete in the Taittinger Skandinavisk Ladies Cup; the winning jockey receives her body weight in Taittinger Rosé Champagne.

The racecourse is within walking distance of Klampenborg Station and Ordrup Station. A bus stop is located directly in front of the main entrance, and bus route 388 stops there. The Jægersborg Hegn til Dyrehaven route also passes Klampenborg Station. You can take this connectivity into account when choosing your holiday accommodation if you wish to combine nature, culture, beach and events.

Choose Klampenborg as a Holiday Destination

Klampenborg is suitable for a travel plan in which more than just one individual attraction matters. When searching for a holiday apartment in Klampenborg, you can therefore first decide whether water, nature, theatre, rides or horse racing should be the focus.

For other destinations in your travel plans, you can also look at Gentofte, Hellerup and Charlottenlund.

Back to the higher-level travel overview: Gentofte.