Timeline
07:10
Grab a hot coffee or a light bite at Frilandsmuseets Restaurant. It is open for brunch or lunch during the season, so you can start your morning here before heading out.
07:40
Walk to Sorgenfri Palace & Park. The 39-minute walk from the anchor is long, but you are starting early. Arrive at the park with twenty minutes to spare to find a quiet spot in the surrounding grounds.
08:00
Watch the sunrise. From Sorgenfri Palace & Park, the sun rises directly behind Garderhøj Fort on this date. The fort's exterior is visible at any time, making this the perfect moment to see the alignment.
Local tip
Frilandsmuseets Restaurant is only open in season. If it is closed, check the route for other options or bring your own warm drink.
Check before you go
- Frilandsmuseets Restaurant (1723) operates Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00 only in season.
- Garderhøj Fort (1687) interior is only open on weekends and holidays, but the exterior view is available anytime.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Copenhagen (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).