Langelinieskuret

Along the Langelinie quay, you will find Langelinieskuret, the old customs house in Copenhagen’s Freeport. This delightfully versatile building was originally erected to ensure both competitive trade and a recreational area for the residents of Copenhagen.

Promenade on the Roof

Langelinieskuret was designed by Vilhelm Dahlerup in 1894 and operates on multiple levels. Ground level was where the process of clearing goods through customs took place. The goods would arrive on the many cargo ships that moored on the water-side of the building. After the goods were weighed and registered, they were then sent to local warehouses and factories via an underground transport passageway.

The building’s roof, on the other hand, served a completely different function as the recreational area Langelinie Promenade. Copenhageners would stroll along the boulevard-style promenade elevated above all the ships and sheds and enjoy some fresh air. And it remains a popular destination to this day.

Beautiful Arches

The style is an early example of historicism, as evident in the beautiful arched ceilings and Monier arches in reinforced concrete.

The building was refurbished in the 1990s and divided up into smaller tenancies for cafés and shops. For a number of years, Langelinieskuret housed a cluster of retail outlets, attracting scores of tourists and Copenhageners in search of great deals.

In 2021, the building was purchased by the Karberghus Foundation, which is currently in the process of restoring the building.