What is it, exactly?
Superkilen is a half-kilometre public park wedged through the multicultural heart of Nørrebro, designed by architects BIG with artists Superflex and landscape firm Topotek 1. Its concept is that the local population came from around 60 countries, so the park is furnished with objects sourced from each: a neon sign from Qatar, a fountain from Morocco, benches from Brazil, a manhole cover from Israel, swings from Iraq and a black octopus slide from Japan. It splits into three zones — the swooping Red Square, the sculptural Black Market with its white-lined asphalt dunes, and the leafy Green Park.
Is it worth visiting?
If you like design, street life and photography, absolutely. It is one of the most talked-about pieces of public space in the world, yet it costs nothing and is genuinely used by the neighbourhood — kids on bikes, teenagers on the sports court, families picnicking. The undulating white lines of the Black Market against the black ground are hypnotic, and the whole park is a lesson in how a diverse district can be celebrated rather than smoothed over. Pair it with a wander around edgy, food-packed Nørrebro.
How do you get there?
The park runs alongside Nørrebrogade and Nørrebro Station. Take the S-train or the M3 Cityring Metro to Nørrebro Station and it is a two-to-five-minute walk. Buses along Nørrebrogade stop nearby, and it is an easy, flat 15-minute cycle from the centre.
When to go, and what it costs
Free and open around the clock. Daylight is best for the colours and to read the objects (many carry small plaques naming their country of origin). Come on a dry day so the Red Square’s rubberised surface pops, and go earlier for cleaner photos before the afternoon crowd arrives.
Insider tip
Walk the park end to end in one direction, then hunt for the tiny country labels on the ground and furniture — spotting where each swing, drain or sign came from turns a quick stroll into a proper treasure hunt. Finish in the Green Park’s little hill for the best overview.
