The gardens of Copenhagen play a role that many urban gardens do: to provide escape and enjoyment of nature within the busy and often draining environment of a city. The Rosenborg Castle Gardens are in the center of the city, and serve as not only one of the oldest gardens within Copenhagen but also as one of the most popular. The gardens contain the Rosenborg castle, which is an interesting destination for both tourists and people who live in the city to visit. The garden itself has many trees and flowers lining the walkways, as well as statues and large lawns for people to relax on. Especially in the summer, when there are concerts, this garden becomes a place for people within the center of the city to relax and slow down. This is especially important now, as it gives the vibe that Copenhagen is of course a metropolis, but that even in the center of the city there is an importance on green space and the ability to enjoy more leisurely time.

The Botanical gardens, located closer to Norreport and by the Copenhagen University, provide a similar place to escape the city. The gardens possess not just outdoor grounds to walk around but various greenhouses that are home to tropical plants and trees. The entire area provides not just the relaxation and enjoyment of nature that Rosenborg offers but an actual look at many different interesting species of plants. Once again, this emphasizes that even within a city like Copenhagen there is still a respect and appreciation for our natural surroundings. Before Copenhagen was made into a city it was filled with the plants and grass that the botanical garden offers, so it is a reminder of what this city truly is.

The Kastellet is another example of a green space within Copenhagen, and an interesting one in-part since it was originally a fort. The parts of the earth that had been used to construct walls have now become public greenspace. This serves to turn a once industrial sign of war into a natural and relaxing area for the modern citizens to use. This emphasizes the sustainability of Copenhagen and the importance of green space.