In the Middle Ages, when Denmark was divided into syssels, Lyngby-Taarbæk was part of Østersyssel.

Although Copenhagen County changed many times over the years, Lyngby-Taarbæk always remained within the borders.

The neighbourhoods of Fuglevad, Lundtofte and Fortunen borders Kongens Lyngby to the north.

Also bordering Kongens Lyngby are Bagsværd to the west and Buddinge to the south, both located in Gladsaxe Municipality.

Also to the south are Vangede and to the east is Jægersborg, both located in Gentofte Municipality.

The neighbourhood primarily consists of residential buildings, though in the north are numerous facilities and shops, including the mall Lyngby Storcenter.

Also located in this area is the neighbourhood's train station and city hall, as well as Lyngby Church.

[5] Taarbæk is a small town or neighbourhood located in the eastern part of the municipality.

The forest was cleared to make room for buildings, including a spa.

Notable plants around the stream include marsh-marigold, yellow iris and water buttercup.

[10] Jægersborg Dyrehave is a forest park located in the eastern part of Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality, bordering Taarbæk to the east.

The oak is hollow, and has throughout history been used for many things, including church ceremonies and as a shed for peat.

[11] Jægersborg Dyrehave is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed among the par force hunting landscape in North Zealand.

[13] Lyngby-Taarbæk's municipal council consists of 21 members, elected every four years.

DDC-I is a software development company, also with their headquarter located in Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality.

Also located in the municipality are coating supplier Hempel and porcelain factory Porcelænsfabrikken Danmark.

One of the gymnasiums is part of the Copenhagen North Business College, which also offers vocational educations.

[22] The S-train network connects Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality with the rest of the Greater Copenhagen area.

The B and E S-trains both service in the municipality, with both making stops at Lyngby station.

The coat of arms of Lyngby is red with a grey wavy line going across the shield.

Also on the coat of arms are three branches of heather (Danish: Lyng), from which the place has its name.