Ofelia Plads is a public space located in Copenhagen, Denmark, adjacent to the Royal Danish Playhouse and the waterfront of Copenhagen Harbor. The space was named after the character Ofelia from Shakespeare's play Hamlet, and the design of the space was inspired by the themes of the play.
Ofelia Plads was designed by the Danish architects JDS Architects and opened in 2014. The space features a series of interconnected wooden platforms that rise and fall in waves, creating an undulating landscape that is meant to evoke the ebb and flow of the tides.
The space is designed to be used for a variety of cultural events and activities, including concerts, theater performances, and art installations. It also serves as a popular gathering place for locals and tourists alike, offering stunning views of the harbor and the city skyline.
One of the most unique features of Ofelia Plads is the floating swimming pool, which is situated in the harbor and allows visitors to swim in the open water while enjoying views of the surrounding city. There is also a bar and restaurant located on the site, as well as a number of seating areas and benches where visitors can relax and take in the scenery.
Overall, Ofelia Plads is a vibrant and dynamic public space that combines art, architecture, and urban design to create a unique and memorable experience for visitors...
Read moreGreat place to see and participate in the "Sankt Hans Aften" the most popular Danish summer celebration. Since 6 pm the place started to get crowded and for the time when they turn on the fire (where supposed to be a doll representing a witch to be burned, but this time was tooked away I guess because is not politically correct).
"Big witch dolls made out of old bed sheets are stuffed with firecrackers, put on a broomstick and mounted on top of the bonfire. According to old folklore, they fly away to Mount Brocken in Harz in Germany to have a feast with the Devil. Every Dane celebrates Midsummer's eve with witch-burning, trying to prevent witches to gather together on that night (Akelarre)".
There were people on the docks, at the hotel in front, on their boats and yachts, having picnics, enjoying summer wines and food. Sanne Salomonsen was playing live her best well-known hits and the crowd was singing and enjoying, in a very...
Read moreThis place add another character of Copenhagen beautiful city. The Pier. A place to take a break, grab a snack and a drink and to socialize with friends and meet people to have fun. Now the place is become more popular with young crowds who wants to see and be seen specially during summer sunny months. This place is perfect to find a nice spot between the sky and sea to relax and enjoy the great atmosphere. Grab a drink and food while sunbathing and swimming. The place has pavilions facing the water which sells alcohol and non alcoholic drinks. Food trucks also available where you can order pizzza, burgers and fries. Parking opportunity directly underground of the pier. Ofelia Plads is also a place for events and activities to promote and city life in Copenhagen. Highly recommend this place to join the fun specially during...
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