Østerbro
# Østerbro

Østerbro (Danish pronunciation:) (literally, "Eastern Bridge") is one of the 10 official districts of Copenhagen Municipality, Denmark. It is located just north of the city centre, outside the old city gate Østerport which, after it was moved around 1700, used to be located close to present-day Østerport Station. From the beginning, Østerbro has been a wealthy district, and it remains one of the most affluent areas in Copenhagen.

## Geography

Østerbro has an area of 11.84 $km^2$ (4.57 sq mi) and a population of 68,769. It is bordered by Nørrebro to the west, Hellerup to the north and Øresund to the east.

## Landmarks

* Danish Meteorological Institute
* Den Frie Udstilling
* Gasværket
* Frihavn
* Fælledparken
* Garrison's Cemetery
* Parken, the National Stadium
* Rigshospitalet
* Trianglen (“The Triangle”)
* Østerport Station
* Kastellet
* Nordre Frihavnsgade
* The Little Mermaid

## In popular culture

* In the popular children's novel, Number the Stars, Østerbrogade is a road on which the Annemarie and her friends run down, but are then stopped by a Nazi soldier.
