About
Den Brune Kødby sits in Vesterbro, one of Copenhagen's central districts, on the site of a former wholesale meat market. The name translates roughly as "the brown meat district," a reference to the brown-painted industrial buildings that still define its streets.
Today the area is a creative hub rather than a trading floor. The old market halls and workshops now hold a mix of creative businesses, galleries, studios, restaurants, bars and cultural venues. For a visitor, it makes a relaxed stop for an afternoon of looking around, with the chance to step into a gallery or studio, sit down for a meal, or have a drink as the evening starts.
What to expect
- Working spaces: studios and creative firms that remain active during the day, so you can see the area as a place people work, not only a place to visit.
- Galleries and cultural venues: a range of spaces where you can see contemporary art and events.
- Food and drink: restaurants and bars housed in the converted industrial buildings.
Around it
Den Brune Kødby is in Vesterbro, so it fits naturally into a wider walk through the district, which is close to the city centre and easy to reach on foot. Combining a visit with other parts of Vesterbro gives a fuller picture of how Copenhagen has changed its former industrial areas into places for culture, food and everyday life.
