Virum is a town in Denmark, located north of Kongens Lyngby on the island of Zealand ('Sjælland') in Region Hovedstaden. It is part of the northern suburbs of Copenhagen. Comprising mostly residential areas, Virum also has lakes, forests and recreational areas. The town is known for the local handball and soccer club, Virum-Sorgenfri. Virum also has its own high school, Virum Gymnasium.