Walk · 6.35 km
Photo: VisitCopenhagen
Round the Lakes (Søerne)
The city's favourite loop: 6.35 km round three lakes, shared with joggers, couples and families feeding the ducks – and some of the best views of the city.
| Distance | 6.35 km |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy – level lakeside paths |
| Start | Peblinge Dossering, by Peblinge Sø (Nørrebro side); the path circles all three lakes |
| Past | Sankt Jørgens Sø, the deepest lake, Peblinge Sø, Sortedams Sø and its two bird islands, Fiskeøen and Fugleøen |
| Season | All year. |
| With children | Level paths, ducks to feed (VisitCopenhagen). The Tycho Brahe Planetarium stands at the southern end of Sankt Jørgens Sø. |
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Checked on visitcopenhagen.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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