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Three tips for exciting urban development in Copenhagen

Copenhagen is a must-visit destination for anyone who loves ❤️ urban development.

Some highlights from our latest visit:

1. Danish Architecture Center @BLOX

Located in the Bryghus area of Frederiksholm, BLOX is a meeting place for people interested in architecture, design, and sustainable urban development. The concept is “a city within a city” – at BLOX you can do almost everything you would in an actual city: eat, play, work, train, go to concerts, and visit the Danish Architecture Center. When we visited BLOX, the underground automated garage was a highlight. Some of us could have happily stayed there all day watching the cars being automatically parked.

2. Onkel Dannys Plads in Kødbyen

Kødbyen, Copenhagen’s “Meat Packing District” in Vesterbro, consists of the brown section from 1878 and the white section from 1934. The area has since been transformed into a vibrant cultural and entertainment district.

Onkel Dannys Plads in the brown section is part of the community hub DIT: KBH, which focuses on volunteerism, collaboration, creative growth, and entrepreneurship. It is named after Danish poet Dan Turèll’s alter ego: Onkel Danny. The square hosts everything from flea markets and youth festivals to outdoor concerts, architecture projects, fashion shows, and food events.

3. Konditaget Lüders in Nordhavn

Nordhavn, formerly a busy industrial harbour, is now a showcase for modern architecture and innovative urban living. A must-see is Konditaget Lüders: a 2,400 m² public rooftop gym just steps from one of Copenhagen’s architectural landmarks, the Portland Towers. There are plenty of playful and creative solutions to encourage activity, including an outdoor training park, seating areas, and even a large staircase leading up to the roof. How fast can you climb it?

Don’t miss the chance to check out Recycled City – cleverly packaged with a repair workshop.