Ballerup is a municipality in the North Zealand region of Denmark, approximately 15 km from central Copenhagen. The municipality has a population of 50,000 in 2023. It is also the name of the municipal seat, Ballerup.
Understand
[edit]Some sculptures, paintings and art projects with other countries that do international work-corporation with Ballerup municipality can be seen here, as well as East Kilbride-Swimming pool (East Kilbride-badet), named after East Kilbride in Scotland.
Get in
[edit]By train
[edit]S-train lines C and H goes through the region and stops at Skovlunde, Malmparken and Ballerup. Travelling from Copenhagen to Ballerup is about 30-40 minutes. Or if you're going even further S-train lines C and H stops at Måløv and even further only the S-train lines C stops at Kildedal.
Get around
[edit]To get around within each of the towns in the region, walking is fine. To get between Måløv, Skovlunde and Ballerup, go by S-train for a few minutes. To get to Smørum-nedre, take the S-train to Ballerup Station and then bus 216. (834 - Servicebus- Ballerup St. - Skovlunde St. - Ballerup St.) and (835 - Servicebus- Ballerup St. - Måløv - Ballerup St.).
Purchase a Single Ticket if you only intend to use public transport a few times during your stay, or consider a City Pass if you plan to travel by public transport on multiple occasions. Both tickets can easily be purchased through the DOT Tickets app or using ticket machines available at selected stations. Buy your tickets for public transport through the DOT Tickets app or use ticket machines available at selected stations.
By train
[edit]S-train lines C and H goes through the region and stops at Skovlunde St., Malmparken St., and Ballerup St. Travelling from Copenhagen to Ballerup is about 30-40 minutes. Or if you're going even further S-train lines C and H stops at Måløv St. and even further only the S-train lines C stops at Kildedal St.
- S-trains, lines C and H, Towards to Copenhagen Central Station, Østerport St., Klampenborg St., Farum St. or to Frederiksund St. from Ballerup St. And some trains lines C and H only stops/ end of the line at Ballerup St. That means the train is not taking any passages and will depart shortly and will drive a little further to a cleaning station so this train can be ready for the next rides and also the train driver can relax for a little bit and also so the trains can be cleaned inside and washed a little bit and returned after that to the station again to Ballerup St.
- Steam Locomotive, diesel locomotive, special trains rides, Ballerup-Klampemborg, Klampemborg-Ballerup with single tickets or returns with return tickets and the train is running by volunteers, only driving doing holidays. Prams, pushchairs, wheelchairs and electric scooters can be transported to the freight wagons while driving, and you will receive your things when you arrive to the next station if you want to get off of the train of course and while driving you are allowed to stand on the other side of the door on the small platform between the two doors. And smoking is also allowed, but it's only out on the small platforms, smoking it's not allowed inside of the train and their wagons. When you arrive to the last station you can get off and go to the famous amusement park Bakken in Klampenborg to try some of those rides at amusement park or just get something to eat at some of the many places and restaurants and cafes around the amusement park or you could also in a horse You can also take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage around the King's Deer Park. But you can also wait for Klampenborg St. itself and wait for the steam locomotive to be disconnected, turn around and then drive back to the wagon again to drive back from Klampenborg Station to Ballerup Station again.
By bus
[edit]These bus lines run in Ballerup Municipality:
- Regular buses: 142, 143, 144, 145, 147, 152, 155, 156, 157, 158, 163, 164, 165, 216, 400, 500.
- Service buses: 834, 835.
- S-buses: 350S, 400S, 500S.
- E-buses: 40E, 55E.
- Travel from Ballerup St. Zealand, to Aalborg, Aarhus, Herning, Odden, Randers, Silkeborg, Skive or Viborg in Jutland with the Kombardo Expressen-Buses.
- Flex-buses.
- Ballerup Turistfart’s buses.
- Skovelunde Turistfart’s buses.
See
[edit]- Ballerup Museum, Pederstrupvej 51-53, ☏ +45 44971113, +45 44773024, [email protected]. Tu–F 10:00-15:00, Su 11:00-15:00, M and Sa closed. Jan–Feb: open Sunday (M-Sa closed); closed between Christmas and New Year. If you take the S-train, you get off at Ballerup Station. From here, the Pederstrup Trail leads directly to the museum. It takes about 15 min to walk from the station to Ballerup Museum. From Ballerup Station, two buses stop a 5-min walk from the museum: Bus 143 stops at the corner of Vestbuen/Telegrafvej Bus 216 stops at Baltorpbakken/Baltorpvej If you come by car, you drive to the museum along Pederstrupvej from Baltorpvej. The car can be parked at the museum at Pederstrupgård (6 parking spaces) or in front of Ryttergården, located 150 m before the museum. Here there are 50 seats. Here there is also bus parking. Free.
- Grantoftegård, Pederstrupvej 69, ☏ +45 88185830, [email protected]. Farm café: Sa Su 10:00 - 15:00; stable: M-F 10:00 - 14:00, Sa Su public holidays: 09:00 - 12:00. If you take the S-train, you get off at Ballerup Station. From here, the Pederstrup Trail leads directly to the Grantoftegård. It takes about 15 min to walk from the station to Grantoftegård. From Ballerup Station, two buses stop a 5-minute walk from the Grantoftegård: Bus 143 stops at the corner of Vestbuen/Telegrafvej Bus 216 stops at Baltorpbakken/Baltorpvej If you come by car, you drive to the museum along Pederstrupvej from Baltorpvej. The car can be parked at Balleup museum at Pederstrupgård (6 parking spaces) or in front of Ryttergården, located 150 m before the museum. Here there are 50 seats. Here there is also bus parking. There are no animals in the stables in summer. Free.
- Ballerup Church (Ballerup kirke), Sankt Jacobs vej 1B, ☏ +45 44609051, [email protected]. Ballerup church is open by appointment, contact the staff of the church to arrange your visit Church Office contact the staff of the church to arrange your visit Church Office Præstegården, Præstevænget 2A, 2750 Ballerup.
- Måløv Church (Måløv Kirke), Kratvej 10, 2760 Måløv, ☏ +45 44660860, [email protected]. Contact the staff of the church to arrange your visit..
- Skovlunde Church (Skovlunde Kirke), Lundebjerggårdsvej 3A, 2740 Skovlunde, ☏ +45 44944897, [email protected]. Tu-Th 08:00-16:30, F 08:00-15:30.
- Hedegårds Church (Hedegårdskirken), Hedeparken 21, ☏ +45 44977537, +45 30357537, [email protected]. Tu W 09:00-13:00, Th 13:00-17:00, F 10:00-13:00, Sa-M closed.
- West Church (Vestkirken), Platanbuen 6, ☏ +45 44977537, +45 30357537, [email protected]. Sa-W closed, Th 17:30 - 19:00, F 11:00 - 12:30.
- Forest Road Church (Skovvejskirken), Digterparken 1, ☏ +45 44609051, [email protected]. M-F 09:00 - 13:00, Sa Su closed.
- Tom's Chocolate Factory (Tom’s chokoladefabrik), Toms Allé 1, ☏ +45 44891000. M-Th 08:00-16:00, F 08:00-15:00, Sa Su closed.
- The West Forest (Vestskoven). Free.
- The Raw Swamp (Råmosen). Free.
- Ballerup Town Hall (Ballerup Rådhus), Hold-an Vej 7, ☏ +45 4477 2000. Free.
- Ballerup Library (Ballerup Bibliotek), ☏ +45 44773333, [email protected]. M-Su 07:00-22:00. Free.
Do
[edit]- The Poplar Lake Put & Take (Poppelsøen Put & Take, Poppelsøen), Baltorpvej 208, ☏ +45 27501570, [email protected]. Fish may only be cleaned at the cleaning table and not in the lake.
- East Kilbride Badet, Ballerup Idrætsby 32, ☏ +45 44972202. Ticket sales and entrance close one hour before closing time. M 06:30-08:00, Tu 06:30-18:00, W 06:30-20:30, Th 06:30-18:00, F 06:30-16:00, Sa 09:00-16:00 and Su 08:00-16:00.
- Ballerup Gokart Center, Tempovej 35, ☏ +45 70719900, [email protected]. Daily, 10:00 - 22:00. Go Carts, nummer +45 44666004
Buy
[edit]- 1 Ballerup Centre, Ballerup Centret 2, ☏ +45 60 16 71 12, [email protected]. M-F 10:00-19:00, Sa-Su 10:00-17:00. Indoor shopping mall with retail stores and a food court.
- 2 Grantoftecentret, Grantoftestræde og Platanbuen, ☏ +45 22 64 85 10, [email protected]. Daily 08:00-21:00. Shopping mall.
- 3 Hedegårdscentret, Hedeparken 9, ☏ +45 44 97 51 84. Daily 6:00–21:00. Shopping mall.
- 4 Rudecru Rebel Fashion Store, Tempovej 14, ☏ +45 70 70 18 01, [email protected]. M 15:00-17:00, W 12:00-14:00, Th 15:00-17:00; Closed Tu and F-Su. Streetwear clothing store.
- 5 Justbeer4u Brewery, Ludvig Holsteins alle 53, ☏ +45 50449969, [email protected]. Microbrewery, shop and make your own beers
- 6 Cph Brewhouse, Bringevej 151, 2760 Måløv, [email protected]. Microbrewery, shop and brew-pub bar.
- 7 BrygBrygBryg Mikrobryggeri (Brewbrewbrew Microbrewery), Meterbuen 45, 2740 Skovlunde, ☏ +45 40 73 97 57, [email protected]. Microbrewery and shop
- 8 Impala Hills Brewery, Bøgesvinget 67, Skovlunde, 2740, ☏ +45 5267-2277, [email protected]. Brewery and shop
- 9 Polytechnic Brewery (Polyteknisk Bryghus), Lautrupvang 13, ☏ +45 23964115, [email protected]. Student run brewery on the DTU Ballerup campus.
Eat
[edit]- 1 Libanon Streetfood, In front of the station, Skovlunde, 2740, ☏ +45 28 83 19 88. Daily 11:00–20:00. Lebanese restaurant.
- 2 Cafe LaQuart, Centrumgade 11, ☏ +45 44 65 55 65, [email protected]. M-Th 10:00-22:00 (21:00 for kitchen), F Sa 10:00-23:00 (21:30 for kitchen), Su 10:00-21:00 (20:30 for kitchen). Café serving a wide range of Danish and international-inspired dishes for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
- 3 Torvets Brasserie (Kirketorvets Brasserie), Centrumgade 2B, ☏ +45 40 53 90 10, [email protected]. M-Sa 12:00-22:00, Su 12:00-21:00. Upscale restaurant serving Danish and French cuisine for lunch and dinner. Offers a communal dining experience on Wednesdays in their wine bar.
- 4 Cafe Skomagerhuset, Måløv Hovdegade 714, Måløv 2760, ☏ +45 44 98 47 76, [email protected]. W-Sa 12:00-20:00, Su 12:00-20:00; Closed M and Tu. The kitchen closes at 19:30. Café and restaurant serving Danish cuisine and other classic dishes for brunch, lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are necessary for brunch but are encouraged regardless of meal time.
- 5 Le Fiesta Pizzaria, Egebjerg Bygade 53A, ☏ +45 44 66 80 35. Daily 11:00-22:00. Pizza restaurant offering dine-in and take-out/delivery.
- 6 Alanya Pizzaria, Skovvej 99, ☏ +45 44 66 99 10. Daily 11:00-21:30. Pizza restaurant. 25 - 145 kr.
- 7 Cafe Iglo, Stationsvej 2, Måløv 2760, ☏ +45 51 15 75 95. Daily 11:00-21:30. Café.
- The Burger Concept, Ballerup-Centret 2, ☏ +45 51802650. Daily 11:00–20:00. Burger, affordable prices, easy and delicious food, takeaway https://ballerupcentret.dk/butikker/the-burger-concept.
- Gastronmoia Italiana, Skovlunde Byvej 30, Skovlunde 2740, ☏ +45 44616181, [email protected]. M-F 11:00-22:00, Sa Su 12:00-22:00. Italian
- Lady & Vagabonden, Østerhøj Bygade 123, ☏ +45 44661373. Restaurant.
- Chinese Restaurant Ba-Le (Kinesisk Restaurant Ba-Le), Centrumgaden 27, ☏ +45 44661500, [email protected]. M-Th 14:00-22:00, F-Su 12:00-22:00. Chinese, European, Danish Chinese a la carte, Chinese dishes and buffets for parties..
- Il Terzo Nuova Italia (Kinesisk Restaurant Ba-Le), Lilletoften 129A, Skovlunde 2740, ☏ +45 44941915, [email protected]. Italian, pizza.
- Ballerup Smørrebrød ApS, Baltorpstriben (opposite Ballerup Center), Baltorpvej 9, ☏ +45 44974664, [email protected]. Monday (excluding public holidays) closed, Tu-Sa 07:30-14:30, Su holidays 07:30-13:30 (outside opening hours by appointment). Danish specialties.
- Cafe Diva, Grantoftestraede 11, ☏ +45 44666622, [email protected]. Pizza, café. 20 - 150 kr.
- Bjarnes Pølser, Hold-an Vej 3, ☏ +45, [email protected]. Su-Th 11:00-01:00, F-Sa 11:00-03:00. Grill-food, sausages, hotdogs.
- Cafe Risico, Centrumgaden 2, ☏ +45 44644242. Daily 11:00-22:00. Café, Restaurant, Italian
- Muddy’s, Sct. Jacobsvej 12, ☏ +45 50113004, +45 34106004. Daily 15:00-21:00. Indian.
- Restaurant and Wine Bar, Borupvang 2, ☏ +45 44681000, [email protected]. Lunch: M–F 12:00–14:00, evening: M-Th 18:00–21:45 and F-Su 18:00–21:00. European, Danish
- Chinese Corner, Ballerup Centeret 1, ☏ +45 44653366, [email protected]. M-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su at :00-22:00. Chinese, European, Danish, takeaway, authentic Chinese dishes, food out of the house https://ballerupcentret.dk/butikker/chinese-corner.
- Restaurant and Wine Bar, Borupvang 2, ☏ +45 44681000, [email protected]. Lunch: M–F 12:00–14:00, evening: M-Th 18:00–21:45 and F-Su 18:00–21:00. European, Danish.
- Pizzaria & Burgerhouse, Bydammen 1 C, ☏ +45 44666709. Italian, pizza, European, Danish 30 - 112 kr.
- Konditorgården, Pederstrupvej 73-75, ☏ +45 23928818, [email protected]. Daily 10:00–17:00. Café. 10 - 245 kr.
- La Rustica, Baltorpvej 2, ☏ +45 44650067, [email protected]. Italian and vegan.
- Izumi Ballerup, Banegårdspladsen 4, ☏ +45 43434349. M-Th 12:00-22:00, F Sa 12:00-22:00 and Su 12:00-22:00. Japanese, sushi, Asian.
- Ballerup Great Sushi, Centrumgaden 5C, ☏ +45 44661111. M-Th 12:00-21:30, F Sa 12:00-22:00 and Su 12:00-21:30. The kitchen and phone close half hour before. Japanese, sushi, Asian.
- Ristorante Avanti, Sct. Jacobsvej 1, ☏ +45 44656779. Italian 155 - 205 kr.
- Ballerup Great Sushi, Centrumgaden 5C, ☏ +45 44661111. M-Th 12:00 -21:30, F Sa 12:00 -22:00 and Su 12:00 -21:30. The kitchen and phone close half hour before. Japanese, sushi, Asian.
- Sushi V Ballerup, Ballerup Stationscenter 160, ☏ +45 51147826, [email protected]. Japanese, sushi.
- Palace Garden, Grantoftestræde 11, ☏ +45 44668889, [email protected]. Daily 15:00 -22:00. Chinese 128 - 148 kr.
- Mezz - Mellemøstligt Madhus, Banegårdspladsen 10, ☏ +45 73708110, [email protected]. Monday closed, Tu-Su 10:00 -22:00. Kitchen closes 1 hour before. Lebanese, Mediterranean, Turkish, Fusion, Middle Eastern, Arabic. 128- 148 kr.
- Roma Pizzeria & Grill, Liljevangsvej 6, 2760 Måløv, ☏ +45 44664737. Daily 11:00-20:45. Fast Food, Pizza
- Milan Pizza, Rugvænget 31, ☏ +45 44656151. Pizza, fast food. Price range per person up to 210 kr.
- Cantinos Pizzaria, Centrumgaden 27, ☏ +45. Pizza, fast food.
- Grantoften Pizzaria, Baltorpvej 221, ☏ +45 44666560. Pizza, Fast food, https://search.restaurantguru.com/Grantoften?location=ci107920
- Wok Gourmet, Centrumgaden 12, ☏ +45 40584095. Daily 16:00-21:00. Wok
- Café 1104, Baltorpvej 2, ☏ +45 61046190. M-Th 10:00-20:00, F Sa 10:00-21:00 and Su 11:00-18:00. Café, restaurant.
- Thai gadekøkken, Ballerup Byvej 252, ☏ +45 88341025, [email protected]. M Tu closed, W-Su 16:00-19:00. Thai restaurant.
- Stop and Eat, Ballerup Byvej 252, ☏ +45 70220006, [email protected]. Daily 11:00 -21:00.
- Gufhuset Slikbutik Ballerup, Centrumgaden 9, ☏ +45 31511052. Daily 11:00 -22:00. Candy, ice cream, snacks.
- La Palma Pizza, Hedeparken 9, ☏ +45 44650556. Pizza restaurant.
- Tuk Tuk 2 Go, Skovlunde Byvej 12, 2740 Skovlunde, ☏ +45 39661111. Daily 15:00-21:00. Thai restaurant, takeaway.
- The Burger, Centrumgaden 5, ☏ +45 55371315. Daily 11:00-21:00. Burger, takeaway.
- Izumi, Izumi Ballerup, Banegårdspladsen 4, ☏ +45 55371315, [email protected]. Daily 12:00-22:00. Sushi, takeaway.
- Fresh Sandwich, Centrumgaden 10, ☏ +45 61729474. Daily 10:00-20:00. Sandwich’s, burger, salads, takeaway.
- Måløv Sushi & Wok, Måløv Hovedgade 52, 2760 Måløv, ☏ +45 50559098. W-F 11:00-20:45. Sushi & Wok, takeaway. 100-300 kr. pr. person.
- Måløv Kebab, Måløv Hovedgade 56, 2760 Måløv, ☏ +45 27606000. Daily 11:00-20:00. Kebab, fast food, takeaway. 1-100 kr. pr. person.
- Måløv Hus Pizzaria & Grill, Måløv Hovedgade 58, 2760 Måløv, ☏ +45 44659596. Daily 11:00-20:30. Pizza, fast food, takeaway. 1-300 kr. pr. person.
- Durum Bar, Banetoften, ☏ +45 24924987. Daily 10:00-19:00. Turkish, kabab, fast food, takeaway. https://www.dagensmenu.dk/durum-bar-ballerup.
- Sushi V, Banetoften, ☏ +45 44588688, [email protected]. Daily 11:30 - 21:00. Sushi, takeaway.
- La Rustica, Banetoften, ☏ +45 44650067, [email protected]. Daily 10:00 - 22:00. Italian, takeaway, Italian dishes, Italian wines from Italy's best wine regions, possibility for companies of up to 100 people, Book a table via email. https://www.la-rustica.dk/.
Drink
[edit]Budget
[edit]- 1 Ballerup Bodega, Sankt Jacobsvej 3, ☏ +45 61 63 13 47. M-Th 12:00-22:00, F Sa 12:00-2:00 (next day), Su 12:00 to 18:00. Bar / pub.
- 2 Centerpub Kringlen, Grantoftestræde 11, ☏ +45 40 51 35 85. Bar, pub.
Mid-range
[edit]- 3 Post Pubben, Centrumgaden 14, ☏ +45 44 66 04 05, [email protected]. M–Th 10:00 to 22:00, F–Sa 10:00 to 5:00 (next day), Su 10:00 to 20:00.. Local pub with billiards, pool, table football and raffling. Disco nights Friday and Saturday from 23:00 to 5:00..
- 4 Ol'timers MC Ballerup, Råmosevej 62, ☏ +45. Bar, pub.
- 5 Ballerupbowling, Tempovej 35, ☏ +45 30302782. M at 12-16, T-T at 11-21, F–Sa at 11-24, Su at 11-17. Bowlingcenter, restaurant, catering, child's birthday, events, bar, pub. Kr. 225,- after kl. 17 – 300 kr. After 20 – 69 DKK per person (Price is for min. 4 people and includes school rent), OFFER: 1 extra hour of bowling every day DKK 150, Prices are per hour (55 min.) – maximum 6 players on the field. The above prices are excl. school rent (DKK 20 per person), Opening hours may vary slightly depending on how busy it is - so always book in advance..
Splurge
[edit]- 6 Skoven, Bybjergvej 6D, Skovlunde 2740, ☏ +45 23 87 00 30. Su-Th 11:00–21:00, F-Sa 11:00–5:00 (next day). Bar and nightclub.
- 7 Verners Kælder, Lautrupvang 19, ☏ +45 77 42 44 44. Bar, pub. https://www.pf.dk/s-huset/cafeer-og-barer, https://m.facebook.com/vernerskaelder/
- 8 Sumpen, Sømoseparken 80, ☏ +45. Bar, pub.
Sleep
[edit]- Zleep Hotel Ballerup, Marbækvej 6, ☏ +45 70235635, [email protected].
- Hotel Lautrup Park, Borupvang 2, ☏ +45 44681000, [email protected].
- Accommodation Balleurp (Bed and Breakfast) (Overnatning Ballerup, Bed and Breakfast), Grantofteparken, ☏ +45 39610405, [email protected].
- Accommodation Balleurp (Bed and Breakfast) (Overnatning Ballerup, Bed and Breakfast), Ågerupvej, ☏ +45 39610405, [email protected].
- Herlev Inn & Hotel (Herlev Kro & Hotel ( Herlev Kro, Herløv Kro )), Herlev Torv 9, 2730 Herlev, ☏ +45 44940003, [email protected]. M-F 06:00-23:00 Sa 07:00-21:00 Su 07:00- 21:00 Check-in Su from 14:00. [email protected]