Nordhavnen in Copenhagen is undergoing a huge transformation in becoming a new Copenhagen neighbourhood. At the moment, the construction of both the urban spaces, building plots and the landfill is well underway.

Nordhavnen, located only 4km from the city centre of Copenhagen, is the largest metropolitan development project in Scandinavia in the years to come. With its fantastic accessibility to the city's core infrastructure and direct access to the water, Nordhavnen will become a unique city district. The post-industrial harbour site will be developed over the next 40-50 years, featuring a total floor area of up to 4,000,000 m2, providing living space for 40,000 inhabitants and workspace for another 40,000 people. Located on the Øresund coast, Nordhavnen will utilize its direct access to the sea by providing a multitude of recreational urban spaces and public facilities at the water. 

Densifying the center of the region

Copenhagen today

Sustainable city the Copenhagen way - 40,000 people, 40,000 workplaces, over the next 50 years

Strategy 1 Identity and history

Strategy 1 Identity and history Nordhavnen today

Strategy 1 Identity and historyUsing the special character of the post-industrial elements creates a strong starting point

Strategy 2 Islets and canals

Strategy 2 Islets and canalsThe islets have individual identities and phasing is hereby easy

Strategy 2 Islets and canalsCanals maximize the coastline and makes the water accessible