The new waterfront of Nordhavn, with a yellow harbour bus on the water

6 of the best · Copenhagen, Denmark

New Openings and Projects in Copenhagen

The rebuilding of Børsen, the new Natural History Museum (opening 6 March 2027), Nordhavn, Paper Island, Our Saviour’s restoration and Noma’s return. We give status, not prices.

Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Copenhagen.

  1. Reconstruction under way

    The rebuilding of Børsen

    Slotsholmen·Development

    The old stock exchange of 1625, being rebuilt after the fire of 16 April 2024.

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  2. Opens 6 March 2027

    The new Natural History Museum of Denmark

    Indre By·Development

    Denmark’s new national natural history museum, beside the Botanical Garden.

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  1. Reopened August 2026

    Noma comes home

    Refshaleøen·Development

    The return of Noma to Copenhagen, with a new menu each month.

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  2. A new district on the water

    Nordhavn

    Nordhavn·Development

    The harbour district growing north of the city, reached by the M4 Metro to Orientkaj.

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  3. 2026–2028

    Our Saviour’s Church restoration

    Christianshavn·Development

    The restoration of Christianshavn’s baroque church, 2026–2028.

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  4. Open

    Paper Island (Papirøen)

    Christianshavn·Development

    The harbour island opposite Nyhavn, redeveloped with homes, a hotel and harbour-front space.

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  5. Opens 6 March 2027

    The new Natural History Museum of Denmark

    Indre By·Development

    Denmark’s new national natural history museum, beside the Botanical Garden.

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  6. Reconstruction under way

    The rebuilding of Børsen

    Slotsholmen·Development

    The old stock exchange of 1625, being rebuilt after the fire of 16 April 2024.

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