20 kilometres bike ride Architecture, Art and Liveability Experience visionary architecture, bike through old neighbourhoods with cobblestone streets and enjoy a village atmosphere reminiscent of the good old days. Discover – or rediscover – the many nuances of Amager. Photographer Copenhagen Visitor Service GPS Navigation View the route online and download the GPS navigation file Experiences along the route Photographer Signe Nors Stadsgraven "Bike along the remains of Copenhagen’s old fortification, Copenhagen Ramparts. Listen to more stories on Copenhagen Local Walks " Photographer Signe Nors Syddyssen Follow the bike path through a colourful and lush part of Christiania – with Copenhagen’s first allotment garden society, Vennelyst, to one side and the ramparts to the other. Photographer Astrid Maria Rasmussen CopenHill Climb the paths to the top of the waste-to-energy plant known as CopenHill, and enjoy a fantastic view of Copenhagen, Sweden and the Øresund Bridge. It is possible to take the elevator from which you have a great view of the interior of the plant. Photographer Ulrich Jakobsson Prags Boulevard og Kvarterhuset Culture House The once busy traffic road Prags Boulevard has transformed into a green car-free recreational park with biking lanes and urban gardens. Pass the architectural gem, Kvarterhuset, a cultural centre with a library and citizen service. Photographer Signe Nors Sundholm Sundholm was originally established as a forced labour institution. Today, Sundholm accommodates Sundholm Activity Centre, a nursing clinic, a homeless shelter and small start-ups. Sundholm Urban Garden is managed by users of the centre and locals. Photographer Signe Nors DR Koncerthuset Award-winning concert hall in Ørestad, created by the visionary French architect Jean Nouvel. The DR Koncerhuset boasts spectacular and versatile acoustics, making it ideal for a wide range of music genres and concert experiences. Photographer Signe Nors Græssende køer og biodiversitet "Ride your bike through the paths of Nature Park Amager - home to both wild and domestic animals. Stop by the grazing cattle that also help to stop weeds and invasive plants from spreading and promoting biodiversity in this part of Copenhagen. Photographer Signe Nors Hansen Bella Sky og Bellakvarteret The district Bellakvarter is both a residential and a business area situated next to the congress venue Bella Center. Relax in Bella Urban Garden, check out the activity rooftop on Emma Gads Vej 11. Read more in Copenhagen Architecture Guide. Photographer Martin Auchenberg Ørestad City Ørestad is the largest urban development project in Copenhagen to this day. New residential areas are still rising in Ørestad City, where you can experience iconic and award-winning buildings, recreational urban spaces and corporate headquarters. Photographer Ole Malling / By & Havn Byparken Byparken in Ørestad is a huge green area in the middle of Ørestad City. In the park, you will find many playgrounds, dog parks, fruit trees, art installations and much more. There are many fun activities for children of all ages. Photographer Signe Nors Nokken & Havnevigen Havnevigen is an exclusive residential area with a small beach, Strandvigen. Next to Havnevigen is Nokken; allotment gardens with creatively self-built houses with artistic flair. Have fun exploring the area. Photographer Signe Nors Bryggebroen Bryggebroen, built in 2006, is Copenhagen's first cycle and pedestrian bridge, now used daily by more than 25,000 cyclists and pedestrians. Photographer Signe Nature Park Amager & Ballonparken Ballonparken is a small housing community with red wooden houses dating back to 1872. Right next to it, you find a historic air balloon hangar (no public access) functioning as a riding hall. Follow the thematic bike routes and add to the experience with stories from Copenhagen Local Walks and Copenhagen Architecture Guide. Architecture Guide Copenhagen Architecture Guide Danish Architecture Center’s (DAC) free app puts the city’s best contemporary design in your hand. See all the highlights near you. Or put the app on “explore mode” and receive notifications when you pass interesting architecture in the city. Local podwalks Copenhagen Local Walks Discover Copenhagen at your own pace with Copenhagen Local Walks - a series of free digital audio tours. Explore the history, culture, and local neighbourhoods through text, sound, photos, and videos.
