CopenHill
Ski resort · Refshalevej ·
Waste-to-energy plant with ski slope, climbing wall, and cafe
Waste-to-energy plant with ski slope, climbing wall, and cafe
"A Bjarke Ingels-designed power plant with ski slopes, offering perks for eco-conscious travelers."
"CopenHill is a unique recreational facility built atop an active clean energy power plant, offering skiing and hiking activities." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"CopenHill is Copenhagen's first ski area — carefully constructed atop a waste management center for the city. In the summer months, visitors can also hike, run, or tackle the world's tallest climbing wall at this urban recreation destination." - Maya Kachroo-Levine Maya Kachroo-Levine Maya Kachroo-Levine is the digital senior editor at Travel + Leisure. She covers hotels, destinations (focusing on Europe, Asia, California, and Mexico), food and drink, cruises, and l
"Designed by Danish architect Bjarke Ingels, CopenHill is a multi-use waste-to-energy plant. Why would anyone possibly want to visit a waste-to-energy plant? Well, the building—a real architectural marvel that's worth seeing—has a ski slope, climbing wall, and cafe. Even if you have no interest in skiing down the 1,300-foot slope, you'll certainly be interested in seeing the action. At the very least, swing by the cafe for an apres-ski beer." - Mary Holland, Jenna Scatena
"Tell me: What’s this place about?Designed by Danish architect Bjarke Ingels, CopenHill is a multi-use waste-to-energy plant. Why would anyone possibly want to visit a waste-to-energy plant? Well, the building has a ski slope, climbing wall, and cafe. What’s it like being there?Awe-inspiring. How could anyone possibly make a waste-to-energy plant fun? Bjarke Ingels, a Danish architect famous for his inventive approach to design. Who comes here?Locals, climbers, and anyone who's remotely curious about the development, which has received numerous awards and recognition. Did it meet expectations?Even if you have no interest in skiing down the 1,300-foot slope, you'll certainly be interested in seeing it. At the very least, swing by the cafe for an apres-ski beer. The shiny building is also an architectural marvel. So what, or who, do you think it’s best for?Anyone. Even if you have limited time, it's worth swinging by on your way to your, uh, Noma reservation." - Mary Holland