Alright, so maybe a dry slope wasn’t exactly what you had in mind for your next ski vacation, but just hear me out. For safety, check regularly for any signs of damage to the skis. But CopenHill isn’t just in the business of energy production – the power plant was designed to double as an “epicentre for urban mountain sport”. Therefore, always check the weather from home. You can rent equipment or bring your own at CopenHill. Just like at more traditional ski sport destinations, you can of course finish your day on the slopes with afterski at Copenhill’s very own café and afterski bar. At the top of the ski lift, there is a black silicone mat, which the skis must slide over. Copenhill. We are eager to see how our cooperation will develop further.”. BIG's Copenhill is a functioning power plant in Copenhagen combined with public program like a ski slope and climbing wall. Therefore, you can read about safety, precautions and general safety on Amager Bakke here. E-mail Tilmeld Følg med i vores events og læs mere om CopenHill på vores kanaler. This sounds like something out of a sci-fi fantasy but will be reality as the power plant opened in 2017 under the name ARC (Amager Ressource Center). It isn’t going to knock your socks off with breathtaking alpine views or have any experts shaking in their boots as they approach the fall line. Not only will the new architectural beacon be visible from most of Copenhagen, a giant chimney way up on top will be blowing giant smoke rings. Copenhageners will be able to ski the capital’s first slope when the € 500 million Amager Resource Centre – a waste-to-energy (WtE) plant - opens later this year.. Danish architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) promises to turn the plant, nicknamed Copenhill by locals, into a popular attraction. It is safe to visit and use facilities at Amager Bakke, as we are an outdoor facility with plenty of space. OPENING HOURS - SKI SLOPE: Monday: No skiing - only open for walking/running guests ; Tuesday to Friday 14:00-20:00; Saturday 11:00-20:00 ; Sunday 11:00-18:00; General opening hours for the ski center. The dry ski slope was produced by Neveplast, a company based in Bergamo, world leader in the field of artificial ski slopes. The ski slope covers 10,000 sq m of the approximately 17,000 sq m roof and ramp area. 1 lift transports the guests. Covid-19 info: CopenHill is outdoors and has lots of space It is safe to visit and use facilities at Amager Bakke, as we are an outdoor facility with plenty of space. In Copenhagen, Denmark lies Amager Bakke, a unique power plant. Read more about ski school here. His firm is behind the design of a new artificial ski slope in Denmark's capital Copenhagen, built on the roof of a huge incinerator that burns waste to produce heat and electricity. Spectacular and innovative in the true sense of the words. Tutti questi rifiuti provengono dai 700.000 cittadini della città (e dalle relative imprese). Ogni ora il termovalorizzatore Copenhill brucia circa 70 tonnellate di rifiuti, per un totale annuo di 400.000 tonnellate di rifiuti solidi. Heinz Fuchs, Chairman of the Saalbach Hinterglemm Tourist Office, comments: “Our branded gondolas and chairlifts are a perfect spot for CopenHill guests to take a quick rest and take some photos. The weather is a factor at CopenHill. Be active in many ways with wind in your hair! Designed by Danish architect Bjarke Ingels, Copenhill is an urban mountain-sports centre that offers skiing on artificial grass, climbing, running and – of course – afterskiing. Here, the skis are greased with silicone, which along with the silicone on the ski slope, makes the skis glide on the surface. Sign up for our SKI365 community to book your skiing time and receive news about CopenHill. Follow our events and read more about CopenHill on our channels. If you bring your own skis/snowboard, be sure to get it approved before start. Furthermore, special events are taken into account. CopenHill, also known as Amager Bakke, is a Copenhagen-based heat and waste-to-power plant. Otherwise, you are also welcome to contact us by e-mail or phone. CopenHill, also known as Amager Bakke, opens as a new breed of waste-to-energy plant topped with a ski slope, hiking trail and climbing wall, embodying the notion of hedonistic sustainability while aligning with Copenhagen’s goal of becoming the world’s first carbon-neutral city by 2025. CopenHill, also known as Amager Bakke, opens as a new breed of waste-to-energy plant topped with a ski slope, hiking trail and climbing wall, embodying the notion of hedonistic sustainability while aligning with Copenhagen’s goal of becoming the world’s first carbon-neutral city by 2025. The innovative attraction also features a hiking trail and climbing wall. In Saalbach, there will be a Race-To-Copenhill as an equivalent. Futuristic, unparalleled ski slope and recreational hill on top of a new resource handling centre. Read more about when we may have to close due to bad/stormy weather. Copenhill’s roof will made from an artificial turf material, and it will be open to skiers and snowboarders all-year-round. They talk about skiing, sustainable cities and the term 'hedonistic sustainability' which is what it's about. Last year, SLA revealed the signature park and ski slope design that caps CopenHill. If you are not much of a skier, you can also try the hiking trail that goes all the way along CopenHill’s roof. An attraction for everybody. The new waste-to-energy power plant created on the island of Amager, officially opened in October 2019, is an example of Copenhagen’s sustainability-based urban policies, environmental focus and war on climate change that culminate in its aim to become the first zero carbon city in the world by 2025. Combined, the playful design, the conspicuous smoke rings, and of course the ski slope on top will be an all new way to think urban resource handling and build waste-to-energy plants that are actually welcomed by the inhabitants. Soon, you will be able to bring out your ski and snowboard and head down the slopes at CopenHill. The area of CopenHill is 41,000 m2 and we allow a maximum of 100 skiers on the slopes at a time. At CopenHill, you will also find the world’s highest climbing wall of 85 meters, where certified climbers can test their skills. Do you have any other questions that you can't find an answer for? Are you a beginner or do you want to develop your ski/snowboard skills? The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 10 and 85 m. CopenHill is an all year dry slope with gates and freestyle park. At CopenHill, we have a lot of exciting events on the drawing board! Everything is spiced with beautiful skiing and impressive architecture and design shots of the best view in Copenhagen. Bring along your family, friends or go by yourself! (Photograph by Rasmus Hjortshoj, courtesy of BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group) On Earth Day—April 22—CopenHill even made it onto CNN's list of "18 noteworthy green buildings from around the world." Admittedly, Copenhill is still a far cry from the picturesque, snowcovered peaks of the Alps or Andes. In addition to a ski slope, there are 500 metres of rooftop hiking trails with real foliage and the tallest manmade climbing wall in the world (at 85 metres) on its façade. CopenHill, also known as Amager Bakke, is a 41,000-square-metre waste-to-energy plant with an urban … In addition, there is also a slalom course, freestyle park, and of course an area for children. For skiing and snowboarding, there are 0.4 km of slopes available. Read more about equipment here. Safety is important to us at CopenHill. In the spring of 2018, a small running and training community, RUN365, started up with its base on the ski slope. Copenhill, the green ski slope atop BIG's Amager Bakke waste-to-energy plant in Copenhagen, is shown in new photographs by Rasmus Hjortshøj. That’s CopenHill – the artificial ski slope and recreational hiking area opened in the fall 2019, built on top of the new waste management centre. Follow this site, where our calendar is updated continuously. All year round you can glide down upon the 450-meter-long artificial slope, with the same technique as if you were skiing on real snow. Then we have a ski school with challenges for all levels. A nice community focusing on being active together and practicing real "mountain running" in Copenhagen. Designed by BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group, SLA, AKT, Lüchinger+Meyer, MOE and Rambøll, CopenHill opens as a new breed of waste-to-energy plant topped with a ski slope, hiking trail and climbing wall, embodying the notion of hedonistic sustainability while aligning with Copenhagen’s goal of becoming the world’s first carbon-neutral city by 2025. It opened in 2017, and partially replaced the nearby old incineration plant in Amager, which is in the process of being converted from coal to biomass (expected finished 2020). Integrating new energy technology has taken on a new meaning in Denmark. Tilmeld dig vores SKI365 community for at booke din ski-tid samt modtage nyheder om CopenHill. The ecological footprint that will produce the maintenance of this infrastructure, blurs the good intentions and cutting-edge technology applied to the recycling of waste that is made in the recycling center. Part recreation center and part power plant, CopenHill will convert 440,000 tons of waste into energy every year. That’s CopenHill – the artificial ski slope and recreational hiking area opened in the fall 2019, built on top of the new waste management centre. The craziest ski resort in the world boasts a 400-metre long ski slope, served by four lifts, including ski lifts and conveyor belts, and is entirely made in Italy. The surface features green plastic and silicone. You can bring your own equipment, or you can rent some from the local shop Steep and Deep where the experts will be ready to help you. CopenHill, a power plant topped with a rooftop ski slope, has opened in Copenhagen. It's also a recreational center that now sports an artificial ski slope -- a real draw in flat Denmark. Amager Bakke (Amager Hill), also known as Amager Slope or Copenhill, is a combined heat and power waste-to-energy plant and sports facility in Amager, Copenhagen, Denmark. And here comes the explanation of the smoke rings. (Rasmus Hjortshoj) Copenhill is clad in enormous aluminum "bricks." CopenHill's ski slope measures 400 metres, and runs from the top of the 90-metre-high building to its base, with a 180-degree turn halfway down the piste. That extraordinary concept is now a reality, as CopenHill ski slope opens to the public this weekend. In Copenhagen, you can ski on a waste incinerator plant It almost goes without saying that Copenhill is the world’s first urban ski slope built on a waste incinerator plant. Image by Laurian Ghinitoiu. The area of CopenHill is 41,000 m2 and we allow a maximum of 100 skiers on the slopes at a time. Not only will the new architectural beacon be visible from most of Copenhagen, a giant chimney way up on top will be blowing giant smoke rings. At CopenHill there are plenty of food and drinks opportunities. The CopenHill ski slopes are divided in three different levels to match you capacity. Enjoy our cozy facilities and grab something to eat and drink with friends! Futuristic, unparalleled ski slope and recreational hill on top of a new resource handling centre. ARC is one of the steps towards Copenhagen’s goal of becoming the world’s first carbon neutral capital. These will be emitted and be visible to Copenhageners every time 250 kilos of carbon dioxide have been released into the atmosphere. The ski resort CopenHill – Copenhagen is located in the Capital Region of Denmark (Region Hovedstaden) . Spectacular and innovative in the true sense of the words. A ski slope on the roof. The newly-opened Copenhill power plant is topped with a fully-occupiable artificial ski slope. The CopenHill ski slope is an attempt to build a waste-treatment plant that local residents are happy to see come to their town. We have something for everyone, as the upper part of the ski slope is characterized as a black/red piste, while the middle and lower part are characterized as a blue/green piste. Watch the spectacular documentary as the two stars, Bjarke Ingels and Jesper Tjäder, met up at the top of CopenHill. Copenhagen’s waste-to-energy power plant lets you ski on its roof, while it converts 400,000 tons of trash into electricity and heating. You will find our cozy ski café at the bottom of the slope and our restaurant with a roof terrace at the top. No need to be a professional skier. Evolve your ski skills or try skiing for the first time! Every week, many running enthusiasts meet to run up the hill as well as participate in various training intervals. The café has the same opening hours as the ski slope, but on Mondays, it's open one hour extra until 9 p.m. Take the straight line to the top of the world's tallest climbing wall! 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