The history of Øksnehallen

Øksnehallen is an elegant, historic building located right in the heart of the vibrant, old Meatpacking District in Copenhagen. City architect Ludvig Fenger was responsible for constructing the Brown Meatpacking District, where Øksnehallen opened as a central cattle hall in 1901. The hall could accommodate 1,600 animals, and its name refers back to the old word for ox, namely 'øksne'. Already 20 years later, the hall and the Cattle Market in front had become outdated, and in 1934 the activities moved to the newly built White Meatpacking District. Øksnehallen, however, continued to be used for housing animals until the 1960s.

In 1984, the Brown Meatpacking District was listed for preservation, and in 1993 a comprehensive renovation of Øksnehallen began, after which it was used for cultural events and exhibitions during Culture City ‘96. Since 2005, Øksnehallen has been a part of DGI Byen. Today, the hall hosts a wide variety of events, such as conferences, dinners, and fairs, and is also known for its large photo exhibitions.

With its 5,500 m², Øksnehallen is one of Copenhagen’s best-established venues for hosting all types of events, functions, and exhibitions. Located in the middle of the Meatpacking District and just 50 meters from the Central Station, with capacity for up to 3,500 - 4,000 guests, Øksnehallen is the ideal choice for your next event.

Here you can get inspired by our events from recent years. Øksnehallen consists of one large hall, where distinctive columns support the roof structure with expansive skylights. The space is flexible and can easily be divided into smaller units.