Editing Birkerød (section)

==Culture and sports==
Mantziusgården, the former state school, is now used as a local cultural centre. Activities include art exhibitions, concerts, theatre and stand-up comedy. The premises also comprise four open workshops with facilities for making graphic art, glass art, ceramics and weaving.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rudersdal.dk/Rudersdal_rundt/Fritid_kultur/Kulturcentre/Kulturcenter_Mantziusgaarden.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091114033609/http://www.rudersdal.dk/Rudersdal_rundt/Fritid_kultur/Kulturcentre/Kulturcenter_Mantziusgaarden.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 November 2009|title=Kulturhus Mantziusgården|language=da|publisher=Rudersdal Kommune|access-date=5 December 2015}}</ref> Other cultural Institutions includes Birkerød Library and the Local Historic Archives.

Birkerød Sports and Leisure Centre was built in 2007 and is located next to the indoor swimming hall and football pitches, both of which was renovated simultaneously. The new centre was designed by [[Schmidt Hammer Lassen]] and is used for a wide variety of activities, including team handball fitness and yoga as well as concerts and other cultural events. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.architonic.com/aisht/birkerd-sports-and-leisure-centre-schmidt-hammer-lassen-architects/5100041|title=Birkerød Sports and Leisure Centre|website=Archtonic|access-date=5 December 2015}}</ref>

The local football club of [[IF Skjold Birkerød]] was founded in 1917, and currently plays the [[Danish 2nd Division East]]. Furesø Golf Club is based at Hestkøbgård in the western part of Birkerød. The club was established in 1974.