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Freja Holmbye
"The lakes are located in the middle of Copenhagen and are one of the most visited places in Copenhagen. There are often many people walking or running around the lakes here. the trip around all the lakes is approx. 6.5 km.
Grab a cup of coffee at a local cafe and take it with you when you go for a walk around the lakes with music in your ears or a friend under your arm.
The lakes lie between the border at Vesterbro and Frederiksberg through the inner city and Nørrebro and end at Østerbro.
if you have the opportunity, you should also visit the lakes in the evening. Here, you have the opportunity to see the legendary lampshades that have hung and lit up for an entire lifetime. There has often been talk of the light signs having to be switched off during energy crises or even taken down, but Copenhagen holds firm and the signs are allowed to hang.
One sign is the IRMA sign, which is an old advertisement for a supermarket that has been part of the coop chain. The supermarket has been located exclusively in the Copenhagen area and has been characterized as one of the delicious, luxurious supermarkets. To the astonishment of many Copenhageners, coop chose to close the chain in April 2023. However, we can still change the groin sign.
You have the best view if you stand on the inner city side and to the right of the Queen Louise Bridge. It will be on Østersø gade."
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Derek Hartman
"Everyone loves the Lakes, and makes use of this brilliant public space in Copenhagen. The lakes span the outside ring of the city from Østerbro to Vesterbro, and are great for a picnic lunch. Our favorite spot is on the right and just across Dronning Louises Bro (the pretty bridge in the middle of the central lake). "
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