A new chapter
The doors are open to one of the most coveted locations in Copenhagen — perhaps even the country. Whether you’re looking for office space or retail, you’ll be surrounded by landmarks like Kongens Nytorv, Nyhavn, The Royal Theatre, Amalienborg and Christiansborg.
Sailors, vibrant nightlife, trading houses and financial institutions — the Laksegade Quarter has long been a stage for life, celebration, and major moments in both the city’s and the country’s history. Now, the transformation begins.
After nearly 150 years as home to Denmark’s major banks, Danske Bank — the last to remain — has moved out of its properties by Holmens Kanal. New owners have taken over: Thylander A/S, in partnership with real estate investor KanAm Grund Group and a German pension fund.
For decades, this area was reserved for bank employees and clients. But today, the doors are opening to everyone. In spring 2025, the transformation of the 16 buildings — comprising a total of 50,200 square metres — will begin, turning the area into a vibrant new neighbourhood with shops, restaurants, cafés, offices, a hotel and a public parking facility.
The story of Laksegade begins with the sea
In 1795, a massive fire broke out at the shipyard at Bremerholm and spread rapidly to Laksegade, destroying large parts of the neighbourhood. The devastation made room for new residents: merchants who had made fortunes through overseas trade — to such an extent that even the state came to them for loans. Their wealth gave rise to the grand mansions still standing today, including the iconic Erichsen Mansion, with its Ionic columns and prestigious address on Kongens Nytorv.
1600 — 1795
The breakthrough during the Battle of Køge Bay on July 1, 1677. In the foreground Niels Juel's admiral ship Christianus Qvintus
Christian Mølsted, 1920
Danish merchant ship sailing from the West Indies. 
Vice Admiral Peter Wessel Tordenskjold (1690 - 1720)
Balthasar Denner, 1719
The city burns and the merchants move in
In 1795, Copenhagen was devastated by a huge fire that started at the Bremerholm shipyard and spread to the Laksegade neighbourhood, which burned to the ground. This gave way to new residents – the great merchants who made such a fortune from overseas trade that even the king came to the merchants to borrow money. This wealth made it possible to build the large mansions that still stand today, the most striking of which is Erichsen’s Palace, with its famous marble columns and location right next to Kongens Nytorv.
1795
— 1855
Founded in 1871, Landmandsbanken quickly grew to become the largest bank in the Nordic region under the leadership of Isak Glückstadt. 
The fire in Copenhagen, June 5th 1795
Trade declines, and banks take over
By the 19th century, trade began to falter, and the great fortunes diminished. The merchants moved out, and the banks moved in. The area around Nikolaj Plads and Holmens Kanal became the city’s financial hub, housing the National Bank and several of Denmark’s largest financial institutions. In spring 2024, Danske Bank’s departure marked the end of a 150-year chapter as Copenhagen’s banking district.
1875
Landmandsbanken, 1921. 
Landmandsbanken 
Founded in 1871, Landmandsbanken quickly grew to become the largest bank in the Nordic region under the leadership of Isak Glückstadt.
2025
The Laksegade Quarter is being transformed
In spring 2025, activity is returning to the streets, as Thylander A/S — in collaboration with engineers, contractors, local authorities and other partners — kicks off the redevelopment.
Over a three-year period, the neighbourhood will be reshaped into a dynamic, open quarter — welcoming everyone back.
Interested in office or retail space in the Laksegade Quarter?
sqm above ground
- LA11/BR33 7,550
- HK16/BR37 3,700
- HK18 950
- HK12-14 4,800
- LA07 500
sqm above ground
- LA13 800
- LA07 150
- LA03 150
- LA01 300
- LA02 500
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