Køge Nord Station

Køge Nord Station is a traffic hub for the entire Copenhagen region, connecting high-speed trains, local trains and the busiest motorway in Denmark. The project consists of a 225-meter-long footbridge, a train station and an associated park-and-ride facility. The north side of the bridge provides a stunning 180-degree panoramic view of the landscape and traffic lines. Clad with wooden slats, the inside of the bridge is a warm and welcoming space, while the outside has an industrial expression with aluminium plates matching the materials of the surrounding infrastructural system. Hovering above the motorway, the pedestrian bridge serves as a visual invitation to thousands of people commuting by car to choose the alternative option of parking the car at the station and taking the train, thus saving both time and money and reducing their carbon footprint.

The station is built over two important railway lines as well as Denmark’s busiest stretch of motorway, the Køge Bay motorway, with nearly 100,000 cars passing daily.

The 225-meter-long covered pedestrian bridge is designed to protect the users from noise, excessive light and both cold and hot weather - creating a more attractive commute.

The south facade of the bridge is closed, while the north facade is open, providing a stunning 180-degree panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. The view can be enjoyed either standing, walking or seated comfortably on the built-in furniture along the south-facing wall.

Promoting “the good travel experience”, the bridge offers views of the outside and an intimate feel as well as a good flow and zones for pausing. The wooden panelling that covers the interior walls lends the interior of the bridge a warm and welcoming feel. The interior space is contrasted by the smooth, cool aluminum exterior.