Lokomotivværkstedet

Name

Lokomotivværkstedet

Legal name

Lokomotivværkstedet

Website

https://lvcph.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Historic Venues (Landmarks, Estates) (THAHAAAK)

Keywords

• Event venue rental
• Conference facilities
• Gala dinners
• Exhibition spaces
• Industrial event location

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Event Venue Rental: Lokomotivværkstedet generates revenue by renting out its event spaces to corporate clients, event organizers, and individuals for conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners, receptions, and shows. The venue operates as a full-service location offering technical production, catering coordination, and event consulting services. Pricing is quote-based and varies depending on event type, duration, space requirements, and additional services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lokomotivværkstedet operates a full-service event venue housed in a converted 1907 steam locomotive maintenance facility in Copenhagen. It rents out approximately 10,060 m² of interconnected event spaces — including a 9,000 m² Main Hall, the 900 m² Kedelsmedjen (Boiler Room), the 160 m² Syrerummet, and a 4,000 m² outdoor park — to corporate clients and event organizers for conferences, gala dinners, exhibitions, receptions, and shows, with capacities ranging from 90 to 3,500 guests. The venue also provides on-site technical production, catering coordination, and dedicated event consulting from start to finish.

Product overview

Lokomotivværkstedet is a single-site event venue complex offering multiple interconnected spaces for hosting conferences, gala dinners, exhibitions, and shows. The core venue consists of the Main Hall (Hovedhallen) at 9,000 square meters with 3,500 person capacity, supplemented by Kedelsmedjen (Boiler Room) at 900 square meters for smaller events of up to 350 persons, Syrerummet at 160 square meters, and an outdoor park oasis of 4,000 square meters. The venue provides full-service event support including technical production, catering, and event consulting. The total venue area spans approximately 10,060 square meters. The historic train maintenance facility from 1907 was modernized in 2009 while retaining its authentic industrial character.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kedelsmedjen (The Boiler Room): An independent venue in Jernbanebyen with 900 square meters of raw industrial space, located in relation to Lokomotivværkstedet. Can be used independently or merged with the main hall.

Products and services

• Lokomotivværkstedet Main Hall (Hovedhallen) The Main Hall is the flagship event space of approximately 9,000 square meters with capacity for up to 3,500 guests, featuring industrial architecture with floor-to-ceiling windows, a wooden and glass roof construction, and 8-meter-high ceilings. It is rented to corporate clients, event organizers, and planners for conferences, gala dinners, exhibitions, and shows.
• Kedelsmedjen (Boiler Room) An independent venue of 900 square meters with a capacity of 350 persons, located in the heart of Jernbanebyen. The space can be used fully independently or merged with the Main Hall, and features an authentic industrial atmosphere with original colors and installations. It is suitable for kickoffs, exhibitions, conferences, and dinner parties.
• Lokomotivværkstedet Event Venue Rental (full-service package) A full-service event venue rental package covering the entire Lokomotivværkstedet complex (~10,060 m²) with on-site technical production, catering coordination, event consulting from start to finish, the venue's own restaurant capabilities, breakout areas, and reception spaces. Quote-based pricing for conferences, gala dinners, exhibitions, and shows of 90 to 3,500 guests.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Nearby HotelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLokomotivværkstedet has established partnership deals with nearby hotels, offering discounted rates for venue clients, their colleagues, and guests. The partnerships are promoted on the venue's website to enhance the overall event experience for out-of-town attendees.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bella Center Copenhagen: Denmark's largest convention and exhibition center, hosting conferences, trade shows, and corporate events. Comparable as a large-scale Copenhagen MICE venue, though much larger in scale and broader in scope.
• Tivoli Hotel & Congress Center: Copenhagen hotel integrated with conference facilities. Comparable as a Copenhagen MICE venue, though adds lodging as a major differentiator Lokomotivværkstedet does not offer.
• Royal Arena: Large Copenhagen arena for concerts and major spectator events. Comparable as a high-capacity Copenhagen event venue, though focused on spectator entertainment rather than corporate conferences.

Regional players

• Kødbyens Fødevaremarked / Kødbyen: Copenhagen's former meatpacking district repurposed as event, dining, and nightlife venue cluster. Comparable as a characterful urban venue area hosting corporate and creative events.
• Vega (København): Copenhagen music and events venue with multiple stages. Comparable as a Copenhagen-based venue hosting concerts and shows, though primarily music-focused rather than conferences.
• Wallmans Saloner (Copenhagen): Copenhagen dinner-theater and event venue offering dining and live entertainment experiences. Comparable as a high-end, experiential event venue targeting corporate and private celebrations.

Direct peers

• Øksnehallen: Historic Copenhagen exhibition hall used for trade fairs, exhibitions, and corporate events. Comparable as a characterful, large-format urban venue serving similar corporate and exhibition clients.
• Industriens Hus: Copenhagen conference and event center in the industrial harbor area. Comparable as a corporate event and conference venue serving similar B2B clients in central Copenhagen.
• DGI Byen: Copenhagen events and conference complex with hotels and sports facilities. Comparable as a multi-purpose urban venue hosting corporate events, conferences, and entertainment in central Copenhagen.
• Forum CPH: Copenhagen-based event and conference venue, directly cross-promoted on Lokomotivværkstedet's own website. Comparable as a multi-purpose urban venue serving corporate events, conferences, and exhibitions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lokomotivvaerkstedet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lokomotivv-rkstedet

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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