West India Warehouse

West India Warehouse is a three-story neoclassical building with yellow brick walls along Copenhagen's harbor on Toldbodgade street. The facade shows typical 18th century construction with regular window patterns and geometric proportions.

Architect Caspar Frederik Harsdorff designed this warehouse in 1781 for the Danish West India Company to store goods from international maritime trade. The building stands at a location that long formed the backbone of harbor operations.

The building houses collections that show Copenhagen's connection to maritime trade. The spaces tell the story of when the city was an important hub for goods from distant lands.

The building is accessible to visitors and offers a mix of historic rooms and modern exhibition spaces. It is best to come early in the day to explore the spaces in a relaxed manner.

In the upper area of the building is a royal room with wallpaper featuring exotic guava patterns and original neoclassical style furniture. This hidden corner reveals the luxury that once graced this trading house.

Location: Copenhagen Municipality

Inception: 1781

Architects: Caspar Frederik Harsdorff

GPS coordinates: 55.68620,12.59730

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:01