Ballerup sits just a short S-train ride from Copenhagen’s centre, but its streets retain a distinct, low‑key cadence. The town’s layout reflects post‑war Danish planning: broad, tree‑lined avenues interspersed with functionalist housing blocks. Visitors can experience a different side of the capital’s sphere by strolling the local markets, where cyclists dominate and the air smells faintly of fresh rye bread. The proximity to the city means you can retreat to Ballerup for a quieter evening after a day in Copenhagen’s museums, then hop back on the train for the night‑life scene without the crowds.
While many associate Danish cities with design, Ballerup’s reputation leans toward sport. The municipal sports complex hosts everything from indoor track events to ice‑hockey matches, and the town’s rowing club utilises the nearby Mølleå river. Attending a local match offers insight into community spirit that’s harder to find in the capital’s tourist zones. Even if you’re not a fan, the surrounding parks provide ample space for a casual jog or a family picnic, letting you feel the rhythm of everyday Danish life beyond the guidebook highlights.
Because Ballerup sits at a transport hub, it’s an efficient launchpad for excursions into the wider Zealand region. The nearby Rødovre and Vanløse lines connect to historic towns like Roskilde, where the Viking Ship Museum offers a contrasting narrative to Copenhagen’s modernity. Likewise, a short bus ride can take you to the industrial heritage trail along the Mølleå, where old mills have been repurposed into art studios and cafés. Using Ballerup as a base gives you a flexible itinerary that blends urban convenience with regional exploration.
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[edit] The town is situated in the north-western suburbs of Copenhagen and is part of Copenhagen's urban area.
[edit] Track cycling[edit] The Ballerup Super Arena from the outside Ballerup Super Arena is the velodrome of Ballerup. It hosted the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in 2002, 2010 and 2024 as well as many rounds of the UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics.
[edit] Paul Høm (1905 in Ballerup – 1994), a Danish artist of religious paintings and brightly coloured stained glass windows Sport[edit] Matti Breschel, 2009 Karin Deleurand (born 1959 in Ballerup), a Danish former swimmer, competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics Dennis Otzen Jensen (born 1974 in Ballerup), a Danish former freestyle and butterfly swimmer, competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics Matti Breschel (born 1984 in Ballerup), a Danish retired professional road racing cyclist Nikola Aistrup (born 1987 in Ballerup), a Danish former professional racing cyclist Nicolai Jørgensen (born 1991 in Ballerup), a Danish professional footballer with 240 club caps and 41 for Denmark Nicolai Boilesen (born 1992 in Ballerup), a Danish footballer with 140 club caps Julie Finne-Ipsen (born 1995 in Ballerup), a Danish badminton player Anastasija Marsenić (born 2003 in Ballerup), a Montenegrin handball player