About
Stranden i Valbyparken is a sandy waterfront beach on the southern edge of Copenhagen, set within Valbyparken. It makes a easy change of pace from the busy streets of the city, and it is a place many locals return to on summer days.
The beach looks out across Køge Bugt, so there is a wide view over the water. Visitors come to sunbathe on the sand and to swim, and families in particular seem to make it a regular stop. Because the beach sits inside the park, it is easy to combine a swim with time on the grass.
Around the beach
The surrounding parkland is green and open, with picnic spots and walking paths nearby. Many visitors bring food and spend a long, unhurried afternoon here, moving between the sand, the shade of the trees and the water's edge.
What kind of visit it makes
- A relaxed, low-key outing away from the centre of the city
- A summer swim and an afternoon of sunbathing by the water
- A picnic or a walk through the park before or after the beach
- A family-friendly place to spend a day outdoors
Stranden i Valbyparken suits anyone who wants open air, water and space rather than sights to tick off. It is best enjoyed as a slow day out, especially when the weather is warm.