A new Copenhagen is emerging from the old railroad area
The history of this area is all about railroads. And it started at the beginning of the last century when the area was sunken land and seabed. Today it is one of Copenhagen’s last undeveloped areas and its central location makes it quite hot. So a lot of very exciting things will for sure happen here in the coming years. But will Jernbanebyen become a sustainable area that really belongs to the future? I really hope so.
So what did I come up with here
Actually, there is quite a bit to experience in the area already today. I found these exciting destinations.
An outdoor exhibition about the construction of the future has been erected in the area, which offers exciting information. Here you can visit various buildings and learn more about sustainable construction. Lots to experience here and plenty of design too.
UPDATE It appears that the exhibit is now being dismantled.
Kineserbyen (Chinese village) is not to be missed. The cosy area with yellow, identical houses is popularly called the Chinese Village. Those who worked on the railway lived here. Yes, the area is actually idyllic, it almost feels like being in the Danish countryside even though you are close to the city center.
An exciting project here is Banegaarden. In the old buildings (1909) that once belonged to the railway, all kinds of activity are now seething. The buildings have been carefully given a more practical interior, while their facades remain as they were in the past.
Here, craftsmanship and food culture are combined in a creative mix. And really, with a little imagination, It almost looks like a town in the Wild West!
Even though Jernbanebyen can to some extent be perceived as a bit deserted, it is just a somewhat creepy tunnel (!) away from larger residential areas. By the way, a popular flea market is held here, which attracts many visitors.
Even the old locomotive workshops are starting to get new functions. And their size makes them excellent as exhibition spaces and conference facilities.
More about the tunnel: It is fairly long and is one way out here. You can find the descent to the tunnel at Enghavevej. It is not the most spacious and many people who are going to and from the area crowd here. If you suffer from a fear of tunnels, there are also good cycle and car routes to choose from.