I’m currently in Nyborg, Denmark for Unity’s Hackweek. They brought a bunch of employees to a seaside resort and let us program for a week. It’s tempting to just stay inside, but I’ve managed to sneak away a few times to look around.
For gardening fans the most amazing discovery was Nyborg Cemetery. We walked by it on the way to see the Nyborg Slot (a castle), but I had to return and check out this amazing garden.
The first thing you noticed walking into the garden were the terraces. Graves were built into them.
I took a closeup of the following plant. From above it looked live a succulent. But up close it looked almost like a fir. A very low growing ground cover.
The garden was built for discovery. I went one way while the rest of my companions went the other. I found this lovely fountain which was somehow completely hidden until you turned a corner.
Ultimately the thing I enjoyed the most was the geometry of the foliage. It felt very elegant, very much in keeping with the strong lines of modernest Danish design while staying incredibly lush and verdant.
You can see how the garden interacts with the neighboring homes in this picture. It’s delightful.
I feel like modernism is so frequently associated with spare rather than lush. Love these lines.
Although from some vantages the repetition can fell a bit overwhelming.
And finally I took a photo of this lovely grave. I just really enjoyed the detail. Forgive the zoom, I try not to tromp around on top of things in graveyards.
Now I really want to visit more graveyards like this. I’ve visited some in New Orleans. Which are your favorites?