This Gentofte Travel Guide lists all the important things you need to know about this Danish municipality in Copenhagen. There are quite a good number of interesting places to visit, eat at, and stay in, and all of the are great reasons to visit Gentotfte.

Accommodation

There are many types of accommodation available in Gentofte. These range from reasonably priced bed and breakfasts and 4-star hotels to the more expensive 5-star hotels. The Gentofte Hotel is a good option in the luxury bracket, while the Pea Blossom and Villa Plana are known for their hospitality. Room rates at bed and breakfasts cost around $60 a night.

Places of Interest

There are many good places to visit if you happen to be vacationing in Gentofte. The Dyrehavsbakken is an amusement park that lies in the countryside. The Eksperimentarium is a fun museum to visit to learn more science-related things in a practical manner, while the Open Air Museum is a live display of an authentically built village, complete with a workshop in full swing. Oregaard Museum is another must-visit. The Gentofte Church lies in the central part of the city and it happens to be the second oldest church in Denmark.

Celebrity Attractions

Gestofte played host to many famous people, such as Lars Ulrich of Metallica, and many well-known writers, actors and models. The city also houses a first-of-its-kind luxury cinema that was built in 1938, the seats of which are ultra-comfortable and the sound and screen are top notch.

Things to do

Once can never get bored in Gentofte, because it offers a whole range of fun activities, such as boat rides on one of Gentofte’s many lakes and small rivers. A visit to the Bernstorff Park offers you a good chance to be surrounded by nature in a park that was once the royal family’s summer residence. One can also go swimming in the Kildeskovshallen swimming pool.

Gastronomy

Gentofte offers a good choice of places to dine at. Most of these restaurants serve local delights. Le Patron is a good choice for local delicacies. There are pizza parlors like Vangede Pizza Grill and Costa Smerelda Pizzarias. Fast food like Mac Donald’s is also available here. Besides restaurants, Gentofte also has many cute cafes and some bars. You will also find a good number of pancake houses in Gentofte.