Could you sense the quiet dignity of Sorgenfri Kirkegård? This municipal cemetery in Copenhagen’s northern suburbs holds stories in its stones. Sorgenfri Kirkegård was established in 1903. It has grown over the years to accommodate more souls.
The main entrance is on Lottenborgvej. It is located just west of Lottenborg Inn. A chapel built in 1905 stands just inside the cemetery gates. In front of the chapel stands a statue of a mourning woman. This moving sculpture was crafted by Olga Wagner. Olga and her husband Siegfried Wagner lived nearby. Their house was just across the street from the entrance to Sorgenfri Kirkegård.
Many notable people rest here at Sorgenfri Kirkegård. Arthur Arnholtz rests here. He was a writer and linguist. Jørgen Bo an architect also found his final resting place here. Sven Sophus Elskær a furniture designer is also buried here.
Kaj Engholm an illustrator rests in peace here. Bishop Hans Fuglsang-Damgaard also rests here. Mogens Glistrup a politician is also interred here. Olaf Hagerup a botanist lies here. Niels Helweg-Larsen a publisher and writer rests here too. Svend Høhsbro an architect also rests here.
Aksel Jørgensen a painter is buried at Sorgenfri Kirkegård. Erik Kofoed-Hansen a fencer also rests here. Claus Kähler a businessman civil engineer and writer is interred here. Aage Lippert an illustrator rests here. Aage Lundvald an illustrator cartoonist and composer is buried here. Ivar Nørgaard a politician also rests here at Sorgenfri Kirkegård. Kirsten Passer an actress is also interred here.
Mikael Pasternak an illustrator and painter rests here. Erik Piper a politician is buried here. Carl Schepler a merchant and founder of Irma rests here. Erik Seidenfaden an archaeologist and naval officer is also interred here. Keld Sengeløv the Director-General of DSB rests here. Niels Verner Skak-Nielsen an economist and National Statistician is buried here. Niels Skovgaard a painter and sculptor rests at Sorgenfri Kirkegård. Bi Skaarup an archeologist and food historian is also interred here. Thorkil Vesth a pianist and composer rests here. Olga Wagner a sculptor is also buried here alongside Sigfried Wagner a sculptor.
Sorgenfri Kirkegård covers 4.8 hectares. Its peaceful grounds invite reflection. Remember the lives and legacies of those who rest here. Sorgenfri Kirkegård is more than just a cemetery. It is a testament to lives lived and stories told.