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
The Laksegade Quarter has, over the past 500 years, been the setting for major milestones in history. Originally known as Skipperboderne, the area consisted of small, tightly packed houses where naval crew members lived when they were not at sea. Its maritime character gave rise to the street names — Hummergade, Ulkegade, Størrestræde, Dybet, and, not least, Laksegade — the only street that has retained its original name.
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.
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News from the construction site: Historical finds during the soft strip
29. September 2025
A lot has happened behind the construction site fence over the summer, so here is an update, on the almost…
Construction has now begun
26. June 2025
A fence has been erected around the construction site on Laksegade, which is now buzzing with life as construction is…Experience Laksegade’s history on the construction site fence
26. June 2025
During the summer, we bring highlights from Laksegade's history to life on the construction site. Drop by and dive into…
The engineering consultant: “We look forward to making a mark on an iconic part of the city”
26. June 2025
EKJ has been chosen as engineering consultant and thus part of the team that will transform the historic buildings into…3daysofdesign: Erichsens Palæ hosts an exhibition
20. June 2025
On Thursday, 19 June, Erichsens Palæ was opened exclusively for an exhibition by designer Orit Elhanati and architect Danielle Siggerud.…The entire parking garage opens to the public
12. May 2025
Until now, parts of the parking garage on Asylgade were reserved for Danske Bank employees and senior management. But that’s…Construction starts: The transformation of Laksegade Kvarteret begins
12. May 2025
After 150 years as a banking district and most recently as the headquarters of Danske Bank, construction begins on a…
