Copenhagen is a major educational centre, with high-quality research and development institutions. Copenhagen is the developmental hub of the Öresund region. A number of Nordic and northern European companies have opted to establish headquarters in the city in recent years. Interest on the part of foreign players has positively affected industries and the property market. After Stockholm, Copenhagen is the leading tourist destination in the Nordic countries, accounting for more than seven million overnight stays per year. Current situation The Danish capital was <strong>Norrporten</strong>’s first market outside Sweden. <strong>Norrporten</strong> owns several modern office buildings in the region, of which Neroport in the new Örestad city district is the largest. A 12,000-square metres extension was constructed during 2008 and 2009 – a Properties in Copenhagen 34 VESTERBRO HAVNE- HOLMEN SYDHAVN floor space and rental value Tivoli Market area köpenhamn Category Floor space, 1 000 m 2 % Rental value, EUR M % Office 108.7 99.6 32.4 97.0 Retail 0.4 0.4 0.1 0.2 Housing – – – – Other – – 0.9 2.8 Total 109.1 100 33.4 100 Manager: Peter Frische Number of properties: 7 Strøget Christiansborg CHRISTIANS- HAVN ISLANDS BRYGGE This beautiful stairway forms the heart of the Atrium property on Havneholmen. The property offers more than 12,000 square metres of office space. three-storey building with two towers; one three storeys high, the other five. Tenants include Skandia and Bombardier. The main part of <strong>Norrporten</strong>’s portfolio lies in the currently developed dock area by Kalvebod Brygge and Havne- ØRESTAD tenant categories Distribution by rental value, % Government authorities, 0.9 Municipality/cty councils, – Bank/insurance, 17.8 Retail, 0.2 Housing, – Other office/retail, 81.3 holmen, close to the city centre. In terms of materials and architecture, the standard of the properties is outstanding. Future <strong>Norrporten</strong>’s latest acquisition in Copenhagen is the Havneholmen Tower property, a 12-storey building. The property comprises a total 19,000 square metres of office space. Havneholmen Tower has a strong environmental profile and has Green Building certification. The Tower is the second property on Havneholmen that <strong>Norrporten</strong> has acquired from Skanska. The Atrium property that hosts, among others, Handelsbanken and BDO ScanRevision, is located next door. The demand for modern and flexible office premises in central Copenhagen remains high. Major tenants <strong>Norrporten</strong>’s major tenants in Copenhagen include Ferring, Skandia, BDO Scanrevision, Vattenfall, and Handelsbanken. The Copenhagen region has 1.9 million residents, about one third of Denmark’s population. The University of Copenhagen dates back to the 15th century. After Uppsala University, it is the oldest university in the Nordic region and has about 35,000 students. Research focuses particularly on medicine, biotechnology, environmental engineering and pharmaceutical technology. The Danish capital features broad boulevards, narrow alleys, verdant parks and a lively street life in close proximity to the sea. Copenhagen also boasts rich cultural, entertainment, shopping and events offerings. Photography: Torbjörn Bergkvist
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