Vestegnen

Vestegnen extends across multiple municipalities west of Copenhagen, featuring residential neighborhoods interspersed with parks, shopping centers, and educational facilities.

The area transformed from agricultural land into suburban settlements during the 1970s and 1980s to accommodate Copenhagen's expanding population needs.

The Arken Museum of Modern Art in Ishøj presents contemporary exhibitions in a building designed to resemble a ship, complete with sculpture gardens.

The district connects to central Copenhagen through S-train lines and bus routes, with major stations offering regular service throughout the suburban area.

Vestvolden, a 14.5-kilometer fortification from the 1890s, winds through the western suburbs, providing walking trails among preserved military structures.

Location: Capital Region of Denmark

GPS coordinates: 55.66016,12.23534

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:54