Lille Langebro

Lille Langebro is a 160-metre pedestrian and cycling swing bridge across Copenhagen’s Inner Harbour, linking Vester Voldgade beside BLOX and the Danish Architecture Center with Langebrogade in Christianshavn. It opened on 14 August 2019 after being commissioned by the philanthropic association Realdania, with the design created by London-based WilkinsonEyre in collaboration with Urban Agency, BuroHappold, NIRAS, and Eadon Consulting. Its curved form follows the lines of Christianshavn’s historic ramparts and moat, while two concealed swing sections open to create a 35-metre navigation channel for boats. The bridge stands next to the older Langebro and follows the waterfront route from Copenhagen City Hall toward the harbour, providing views of BLOX, the Inner Harbour, and Christianshavn. It is publicly accessible around the clock, with a three-metre pedestrian path and a four-metre two-way cycling zone; the best time to cross is during daylight, when the bridge’s changing curves and harbour views are easiest to see.