17 KM BIKE RIDE Brønshøj-Husum route The Brønshøj-Husum district is home to some of the most characteristic modernist architecture in Denmark as seen in the Bellahøj high-rises and in Tingbjerg. Brønshøj is also home to residential areas, historic buildings, and extensive green areas.Find more experiences on your way through Copenhagen with stories from Copenhagen Local Walks and Copenhagen Architecture Guide. Photographer Signe Nors gps navigation View the route on a map and download the GPS navigation file Experiences along the way Photographer Emma Methner Olsen The Bellahøj high-rises The Bellahøj high-rises are Denmark’s first high-rises and classic examples of the modernist style of architecture were constructed in the 1950s. Photographer Emma Methner Olsen Bellahøj Park The district of Bellahøj is the highest “peak” in Copenhagen with its 37 metres. The park houses an Open Air Scene constructed with leftover dirt from the the high-rises in the 1950s. The stage is Copenhagen’s only amphitheatre. Photographer Emma Methner Olsen The English Garden City The housing district from 1922 is inspired by the English garden city movement, whose objective was to improve the living standard of working-class families. The garden city was constructed to create better living conditions for regular families. Photographer Emma Methner Olsen Brønshøj Church The church is constructed by Bishop Absalon in the romantic style in the 1180s, and the church is Copenhagen’s oldest building. The steeple was added in 1450. Brønshøj Torv The cavalry school was established in 1722 and is one of 240 in the entire country. On the small hill overlooking Brønhøj Torv is a sculpture depicting three tents which commemorates the Swedish siege of Copenhagen in 1659. Brønshøj Water Tower The 34 meters tall water tower from 1928 is a listed functionalist building, which no longer stores water. Since 2011, it has been used for concerts and other cultural events. Photographer Emma Methner Olsen Residential area The area is characterised by residential neighbourhoods stretching from Bellahøj all the way to the city limits. The first residences were built west of Bellahøj, closest to the city, and slowly the area towards Husum was developed. Photographer Emma Methner Olsen Kagsmosen Kagsmosen is an idyllic gem with diverse avifauna. Most of this protected natural area is placed on an island, which is not accessible. A path surrounds the island and if you are lucky, you may spot a common kingfisher or hear a frog croaking. Photographer Emma Methner Olsen Double Caponier Caponiers - bunker-like builds - have been placed along the rampart. They were an essential part of the fortification because they enabled the shooting of enemies, who tried to cross. Double caponiers made it possible to shoot in both directions. Photographer Emma Methner Olsen Vestvolden rampart complex The rampart complex is approx. 13 km in length. It was built from 1888-1892 as part of the fortification of Copenhagen to ward off attacks on the city. This project is one of the biggest construction projects in Danish history. Photographer Emma Methner Olsen Tingbjerg Library & Culture House Tingbjerg is a masterpiece designed by Steen Eiler Rasmussen. Tingbjerg has gone from an area with mainly social housing to a diverse and mixed housing stock. The award-winning Tingbjerg Library and Culture House designed by Cobe was completed in 2018. Photographer Emma Methner Olsen EnergiCenter Voldparken The school was built in 1952 and designed by functionalist architect Kay Fisker. It is considered one of his greatest masterpieces. The school was closed in 2008 and is now functioning as a cultural centre with an array of sports and leisure activities. Photographer Emma Methner Olsen The Bird Tower Utterslev Boglands has a diverse avifauna. From the bird tower you can see large parts of Vestmosen. You might be lucky enough to see a Mediterranean gull on Mågeøen (Gull Island) or a white-tailed sea eagle, which often stages on Teglholmøen. 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.
