CopenHill

CopenHill, also known as Amager Bakke, is a waste-to-energy plant at Vindmøllevej 6 in 2300 København S, topped by a public artificial ski slope, hiking route, climbing wall, rooftop café, and panoramic viewing area. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group with AKT, Topotek 1, Man Made Land, and Realities:United, the plant began operating in 2017 and officially opened in 2019. Its roof provides 500 metres of year-round ski runs across three slopes, while the facility processes about 440,000 tonnes of waste annually into electricity and district heating for roughly 150,000 homes. A glass-walled elevator rises beside the plant’s machinery to the roof, offering views across Copenhagen and the Øresund area; rooftop access, walking routes, and the elevator are generally free during opening hours. Skiing requires advance booking, and hours vary seasonally, with occasional short-notice closures for maintenance.