Parken and S-train

The nearest train station from the ferry port is about 10 minutes walk but a bus service and taxis also take the visitor to Copenhagen onwards to the city's many attractions which includes and can be seen in this photograph, the home to FC København, Parken.

Nordhavn

Nordhavn came into existence at the end of the 19th century. It was reclaimed in order to meet the requirements for more space made by a growing harbour industry and increasing shipping trade. Today big plans are afoot to develop this area into a residential and commercial hub. In the foreground, the eastern part of the harbour, the new United Nations offices are being built. This project partially finances the extensions currently being undertaken of the underground metro rail network.

Containers and new cars

Currently the harbour has a strong mix of activities: ferry harbour, a fishing harbour, a small craft harbour, carriers, ship chandlers and scrap dealers make up its residents. Here some of the activities can be seen as well as brand new vehicles imported from all over the world.

New development

In the course of the next 40 to 50 years Copenhagen’s Nordhavn will be transformed into a completely new sustainable quarter. This area will supposedly be carbon negative and will be a mixture of commercial and residential development. So far this is the biggest and most ambitious town development project in Scandinavia comprising about 300 ha on 11 islets.

Forest of signs

Industrial harbour areas are seldom beautiful and Copenhagens Nordhavn (North Habour) is no exception. This road run along it and is a veritable forest of signs. Many cruise ships arrive near here so it might not be the best first impression they get. Hopefully they hop on the nearest bus to visit the city center.