In the middle of Copenhagen, on DSB’s railway grounds, lies a piece of ‘undiscovered’ land with wild nature, blackberry bushes, a chicken coop, and old trees. Between Vesterbro and Sydhavnen, amidst all the greenery, lies BaneGaarden.

The nine old timber barns were built in 1909 by DSB for storing wood and materials needed for tracks. Since 1950, the barns have been dormant, allowing nature to grow wild and lush.

Fortunately, DSB chose to preserve the timber barns, and four partners came together to restore the buildings with support from Realdania and DSB in order to establish a new food and cultural destination as a green beacon in Copenhagen.