Misplaced Pages

DGI-byen

Article snapshot taken from Wikipedia with creative commons attribution-sharealike license. Give it a read and then ask your questions in the chat. We can research this topic together.
(Redirected from Vandkulturhuset) Multipurpose building in Denmark
This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page. Please help improve this article by introducing citations to additional sources.
Find sources: "DGI-byen" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (October 2024)
Vandkulturhuset at sunset. "Vandkulturhuset" is Danish for "Water Culture House".
Hydraulophone performance at DGI-byen pool.
Main entrance to DGI-byen Hotel.
DGI-byen city landmark: a large outdoor climbing gym/wall is visible from far across the city.

DGI-byen is a facility that houses various spa facilities, restaurants, hotels, conference facilities, a bowling alley, flexible multi-centres, sports clubs, a superellipse shaped swimming pool and Vandkulturhuset, (Danish for "Water Culture House"), located in central Copenhagen, Denmark.

DGI-byen is situated within the Meat District (Kødbyen), a historical industrial area that was transformed into a recreation area for cultural and leisure activities from 1993. However, most of DGI-byen consists of new buildings, in contrast to the rest of the Meat District. One exception is Øksnehallen, formerly a stable for 1,600 cattle, now an exhibition and events venue.

First parts of the complex were opened in 1999. It is named after Danske Gymnastik- og Idrætsforeninger ("Danish Gymnastics and Sports Associations"), the main umbrella organisation of 5,000 local sports associations in Denmark with 1,3 million members. The second part of the name is by, Danish for "town" or "city", hinting that the facilities are extensive enough to operate as a mini city within Copenhagen.

The main building is a 22,000 square metre facility situated directly behind Copenhagen Central Station. A walled-off portion provides infrastructure for DGI-byen's numerous cultural activities and events. DGI-byen is a rapidly expanding area of the city, with ongoing construction. DGI-byen hosts a variety of banquets, concerts, etc. One recognizable landmark seen from the Central Station is a giant outdoor climbing gym wall. The recreational facilities are aimed at the common public, rather than a business or upscale segment.


References

  1. DGI-byen er insolvent og skal rekonstrueres Take-off.dk, 28/6-2011. Hentet den 11. juli 2011.

External links

Vesterbro/Kongens Enghave
Localities
Vesterbro
Kongens Enghave
Streets and squares
Parks and open spaces
Culture and attractions
Education
Other landmarks
Railway stations
History

55°40′11″N 12°33′52″E / 55.66972°N 12.56444°E / 55.66972; 12.56444

Category:Schmidt hammer lassen buildings

Flag of DenmarkSport icon

This article about a Danish sports venue is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it.

Stub icon

This article about a Danish hotel or resort is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it.

Categories: