Østerbro: District of Copenhagen
Østerbro (Danish pronunciation: ) is one of the 10 official districts of Copenhagen, Denmark.
It is located just north of the city centre, outside the old city gate Østerport which, after it was moved around 1700, used to be located close to present-day Østerport Station. From the beginning, Østerbro has been a wealthy district, and it is still one of the richest areas in Copenhagen.
Østerbro | |
|---|---|
 Østerbro København | |
| Etymology: Eastern Bridge | |
| Coordinates: 55°42′40″N 12°34′41″E / 55.711°N 12.578°E | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.74 km2 (3.37 sq mi) |
| Population (January 1, 2016) | |
| • Total | 76,402 |
| • Density | 8,700/km2 (23,000/sq mi) |
Geography
The area of Østerbro is 11.84 km². In 2009, 68,769 people lived there. Its neighbors are Nørrebro to the west, Hellerup to the north and Øresund to the east.
Landmarks
- Danish Meteorological Institute
- Den Frie Udstilling
- Gasværket
- Frihavn
- Fælledparken
- Garrison's Cemetery
- Parken Stadium
- Rigshospitalet
- Trianglen (“The Triangle”)
- Østerport Station
- Kastellet
- Nordre Frihavnsgade
- The Little Mermaid
References
Other websites
Østerbro travel guide from Wikivoyage
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