1. Aesthetic architecture

Orientkaj is one of a total of 13 elevated train stations in Copenhagen and, with its striking appearance, is a prominent feature of the Nordhavn skyline.

The station is located 2.9 meters above sea level and is shaped like a large shipping container held up by massive concrete cranes, fitting perfectly into the industrial harbor look that characterizes Nordhavn.

The interior design features white mosaics, while the exterior surfaces are clad in aluminum that reflects daylight and gives the station a light appearance.

2. The only metro station with a sea view

Orientkaj is located right next to the harbor in Nordhavn, so you can enjoy the beautiful sea view both when you are on the train and when you hop off at the platform. Enjoy the fresh sea air in your hair, while you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Trekroner Fort and Sweden on the horizon.

Right next to the metro station, you can also hop on one of the yellow harbor buses and enjoy the view from the water.

3. Award-winning play of light colors 

When the streetlights come on in the evening, the square beneath the metro station is transformed into a colorful display of blue, orange, yellow, and white lights. The beautiful patterns are inspired by Nordhavn's unique port and industrial history and create both atmosphere and security at Orientkaj Plads.

The light installation was designed by Light Bureau in collaboration with By & Havn and Københavns Kommune and is a creative solution based on four ordinary street lamps.

The successful design won platinum at the Build Back Better Awards and was nominated for the Danish Lighting Award.

4. Plenty of experiences close to Orientkaj

The metro station is interesting to explore in itself, but it is also a good starting point for exploring the new part of the city, which is brimming with experiences.

If you love design, you can visit the showrooms of GUBI, Vitra, and Kvadrat, as well as admire the impressive school building that C.F. Møller Architects has created with Copenhagen International School.

Get your heart rate up with a cold dip at Badezone Sandkaj, which is open all year round, or visit Copenhagen's most impressive training facility, Konditaget Lüders. It is located on top of a parking garage, so you can run, train, play soccer, swing, and climb while enjoying the unique view of the harbor.

Finally, new exciting cafés, coffee bars, and eateries are constantly popping up. Don't cheat yourself out of a visit to the restaurant Silo CPH on the 17th floor of one of the harbor's old grain silos.