Visit the Meatpacking District
Briefly about the Meatpacking District
The Meatpacking District in Vesterbro is a historical gem located behind the Central Station. For over 100 years, it has been the heart of Copenhagen's food industry.
The Meatpacking District consists of three generations of buildings, constructed as municipal facilities to ensure hygiene and fresh meat for the city's residents. The City of Copenhagen has been the driving force behind its development, and today they continue to oversee its daily operations.
From the Brown Meatpacking District, transformed into a cultural center in the 1990s, to the White Meatpacking District where creative industries, restaurants, nightclubs, and food production coexist, the Meatpacking District has evolved into an exciting and dynamic area that attracts attention both nationally and internationally.
Today, the area thrives with a vibrant nightlife, new businesses, art galleries, and a rich selection of culinary experiences.
The White and Brown Meatpacking Districts have been designated as one of 25 national industrial heritage sites, and are therefore protected under the Conservation Act, overseen by the conservation authority, the Danish Agency for Culture and Palaces.
You can learn more about the Meatpacking District at About The Meat Packing District
Parking in the Meatpacking District for Guests and Customers
Parking in the Meatpacking District is only allowed in designated parking spaces.
In the Grey and Brown Meatpacking Districts, parking is prohibited (except in the marked and rented parking spaces, which are leased to companies in the Meatpacking District), as well as in Kokkegården and the southern part of Staldgade. See a map of the parking restriction zones via the link below.
In the Market Stalls (Kødboderne), Butcher Stalls (Slagterboderne), Grocer Stalls (Høkerboderne), and at Flæsketorvet (the Pork Market), there is 1 hour of free parking Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm. Remember to use the parking disc. There is no time limit for parking at all other times.
Handicap Parking: There are 2 handicap parking spaces available at Flæsketorvet.
Additionally, we recommend DGI-City's parking facility in Ingerslevsgade and the parking garage under the Scandic Hotel in Skelbækgade.
Below, you'll find a brief guide to rules for loading and unloading. Loading and unloading are permitted almost everywhere, but it requires that you follow the rules to avoid fines.
Parkering København conducts parking control in the Meatpacking District.
Please note that the information on this page is for guidance only. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the current rules at all times.
Public Transportation to and from the Meatpacking District
With Rejseplanen (Travel Planner), you can quickly find your way to the Meatpacking District. Buses, S-trains, and long-distance trains all stop nearby. You can find a link to the Travel Planner below.