Taastrup
Denmark · Region HovedstadenDK
Place in Capital, Denmark
Taastrup is a Danish railway town and suburb of Copenhagen – 18 km west of Copenhagen's city centre. The town forms a twin urban area with neighbouring suburb Høje Taastrup, Taastrup rising since 1859 and Høje Taastrup rising west of the town, since the 1970s. The town/suburb development has engulfed the villages of Taastrup Valby, Høje Taastrup, Kragehave and Klovtofte, although Høje Taastrup still has a preserved village character around Høje Taastrup Church. The town is the administrative seat of Høje Taastrup Municipality, Region Hovedstaden; the seat placed in Taastrup first and since moving to Høje Taastrup in the beginning of the 1980s. In 2023 a new town hall was opened on 14 February.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 31,068
- Coordinates
- 55.650, 12.302
- Timezone
- Europe/Copenhagen
- Elevation
- 28 m
Overview of Taastrup
Taastrup sits in Region Hovedstaden, Denmark and reads as a low-key town. With 31,068 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Sitting in the northern hemisphere, its seasons follow that pattern. A useful hint when you budget your days. Visitors mostly come here for adventure and water sports.
Things to do in Taastrup
Adventure in Taastrup
(4)Taastrup's adventure entries include Escape Room, Parachute, Skydiving and Treasure Hunts. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Taastrup. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Taastrup
(2)Taastrup records Diving and Rafting under water sports. Everything listed here comes from what Taastrup is actually tagged with. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Taastrup
Coast and water plans belong in June to September.
Getting there & around
Reaching Taastrup is easiest with a car once you are in Region Hovedstaden. Taastrup runs on Europe/Copenhagen time.
Similar destinations
Places near Taastrup that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Taastrup known for?
- In Region Hovedstaden, Denmark, Taastrup stands out for adventure and water sports. That mix defines the typical visit to this 31,068-strong destination.
- What can you do in Taastrup?
- Options in Taastrup run to Escape Room, Parachute, Skydiving, Treasure Hunts and Diving — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Taastrup?
- Coast and water plans belong in June to September.
- Where is Taastrup located?
- You will find Taastrup in Region Hovedstaden, Denmark. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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