Unlock the green buildings of Copenhagen on the Green Walk of Copenhagen - an audio tour by State of Green. Discover Denmark's green transition while exploring the energy-efficient buildings and architectural marvels of Copenhagen.
Explore the Green WalkWhile in Copenhagen, seize the opportunity to do some green sightseeing with State of Green. Our Green Walk is an interactive audio tour presenting insights from Denmark’s green transition, while you explore the streets of Copenhagen.
Stroll through the streets of Copenhagen, while learning about the Danish green transition discovering green buildings along the way. The audio tour takes approximately one hour to complete.
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How can one save energy, money, and reduce their CO2 footprint while maintaining architectural and aesthetic standards?
Find the answers by taking our ‘Green Walk’ and learn about Copenhagen’s measures to address climate change. The audio tour lets you discover green and energy-efficient buildings while learning about Denmark’s green ambitions and partnerships, symbolised through Copenhagen’s efforts to climate-adapt and create a liveable city.
The Green Walk of Copenhagen combines a visual and audio tour, guiding you through the city’s green transition one stop at a time.
A modern and energy-efficient landmark, Axel Towers is one of the new additions to the Copenhagen skyline. Located next to the Danish Agriculture and Food Council, the buildings serve as beacons of sustainable development in the middle of Copenhagen.
Axel Towers is located between Vesterbrogade and Jernbanegade, opposite of Axel Torv and across from Tivoli’s main entrance. Explore the Towers and press play.
Locate on Google MapsPlaced on the corner of Tivoli and the City Hall Square, Industriens Hus is home to the Confederation of Danish Industries as well as State of Green. Renovated in 2013, the historic building now boasts an array of green features, including an impressive glass and light-filled facade.
With your back to Axel Towers, walk left at Vesterbrogade towards the City Hall Square for approximately 150 meters. Go across the street by using the pedestrian crossing to reach Industriens Hus, then press play.
Locate on Google MapsLocated in the heart of the city, the City Hall of Copenhagen is where Copenhagen’s green ambitions see the light of day. Learn more about how Copenhagen has adapted to climate change through green initiatives, smart urban planning and innovative solutions.
Turn around and cross the street to reach the City Hall on City Hall Square. Press play when you reach the square.
Locate on Google MapsBLOX is a hub for innovation, creativity and sustainability – both inside and outside – placed at the edge of the Copenhagen waterfront. As a prime example of contemporary architecture, BLOX houses several creative organisations, such as the Danish Architecture Center, Creative Denmark and Bloxhub.
To locate BLOX, walk across the City Hall Square to Vester Voldgade, turn right and continue to walk for approximately 650 meters. BLOX is located on your left right before you reach the waterfront. Press play.
Locate on Google MapsEnjoy the picturesque and vibrant Copenhagen Waterfront, while learning about Copenhagen’s efforts towards creating a green and liveable city for its citizens. Learn about the transformation of the Copenhagen Harbour Baths, while looking towards the old Suger Reffineries, now retrofitted and transformed into a mordern office of the green energy organisation Green Power Denmark.
Look right while facing BLOX and walk towards the water. Press play when you reach the waterfront.
Locate on Google MapsLocated next to the vibrant waterfront lies a modern extension of the old Royal Library, the Black Diamond is a sustainable showcase with its shining black facade and energy-efficient solutions, securing an optimal indoor climate for its visitors and its historic collections. Enjoy the tour through the library – from the inside or from the outside.
Follow the waterfront alongside BLOX and walk across Bryghusbroen to reach The Black Diamond. Press play to hear about the building.
Locate on Google MapsA few steps towards the inner city lies one of Copenhagen’s most secret green spots. The Garden of the Royal Library offers a breathing space in the middle of the city. Learn about how research and technology have pushed the green transition in Denmark.
Face the Black Diamond and walk left to follow the sidewalk along Søren Kirkegaards Plads. Press play when you reach The Garden of the Royal Library.
Locate on mapLocated right behind The Garden of the Royal Library, next to Børsen You can find the seat of the Danish Government, Christiansborg Palace. This is where sustainability and green ambitions are made. Hear about the Danish journey from black to green energy, and how public-private partnerships are paving the way towards reaching ambitious green targets.
Make your way out of the park onto Proviantpassagen, choose the entrance furtherts away from the waterfront, and walk towards Sluseholmsgade to reach Christiansborg Palace. Press play.
Locate on Google MapsThe Green Walk of Copenhagen has been made in relation to Copenhagen hosting the UIA World Congress of Architecture in 2023. The audio walk has been made in collaboration with StoryHunt and is funded by the European Union.
