Kulturhuset Indre By

What Kulturhuset Indre By does

Kulturhuset Indre By is a self-service cultural center operated by Copenhagen Municipality (Københavns Kommune) under its Culture and Leisure Administration. It is housed in a former tram depot (sporvognsremise) located on Charlotte Ammundsens Plads between Søerne and Nansensgade in central Copenhagen. The venue operates 16 hours daily (07:00–23:00) with health-card-based self-service access and a core staff of approximately six people, organized around three stated pillars: sustainability, movement, and neighborhood community.

The core product set comprises four rentable indoor spaces and an outdoor square: Salen, a 200-standee / 160-cinema-seat multi-purpose hall with professional sound, lighting, and streaming capability; three sports courts across two halls supporting badminton, basketball, floorball, and volleyball; Plantekassen, a 50-person meeting room; Nyttehaven, an 8-person meeting room; plus Charlotte Ammundsens Plads, an outdoor public square used for skateboarding, petanque, basketball, and outdoor events. Adjacent service lines include conference packages, technical assistance, catering via exclusive partner Caterly ApS, a cultural co-creation program (Skab med os), a free legal-aid clinic run by Københavnske Advokaters Retshjælp, and a municipal civil-wedding program (Vie i det Fri). Recent launches include a near-reuse station (Nærgenbrugsstation, 2023, since closed), Café Baryl (2024, now transitioning after La Periferia closure), Tekstilbiblioteket textile library (2025), and structured Salen conference packages (2026).

The revenue model combines commercial room and court rentals, association-tier rentals at reduced municipality rates, conference and technical add-on fees, and catering commissions through Caterly. Distribution is routed almost entirely through Copenhagen Municipality's BookByen.dk booking platform and event syndication to BrugByen.nu, with marketing through the venue's Drupal 10 website, Facebook, Instagram, and partner channels. The website integrates TwentyThree (video), Siteimprove (analytics), Septima (maps), Userindex (surveys), and Billetto (ticketing). Customers range from local sports and cultural associations holding weekly slots, to companies and public institutions holding conferences, to cultural entrepreneurs participating in the co-creation program, and local residents across age groups.

Name

Kulturhuset Indre By

Legal name

Kulturhuset Indre By

Website

https://kulturhusetindreby.kk.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kulturhuset Indre By is a self-service municipal cultural center in central Copenhagen, operated by Copenhagen Municipality. It rents sports courts, meeting rooms, and a 200-seat event hall to local associations, companies, and cultural entrepreneurs, with catering via Caterly and booking through BookByen.dk.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Cultural Center / Civic Venue Rental

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA), Venue & Facility Reservations (Private Rooms, Event Spaces) (HSACALAJ)

Keywords

• Community cultural center
• Venue rental services
• Sports facility booking
• Event space rental
• Meeting room hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Venue and facility rental: Revenue generated from renting out rooms (Salen, Plantekassen, Nyttehaven), sports banes, and Charlotte Ammundsens Plads to associations, private individuals, companies, and public institutions. Pricing follows Copenhagen Municipality's tiered structure: market price for commercial activities, reduced rate (særlig takst) for associations and private use.
2. Conference packages and technical services: Additional revenue from optional add-ons including technical assistance (300 kr/hour), conference packages (4.200 kr large, 2.200 kr small), and furniture setup services (2.000 kr).
3. Catering referral: Café and catering services provided by external operator Caterly ApS. Food and beverages are prohibited to bring externally, driving catering revenue through preferred vendor.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kulturhuset Indre By operates a self-service cultural center in a former tram depot in central Copenhagen, providing bookable event, sports and meeting facilities (Salen main hall, three sports courts, Plantekassen and Nyttehaven meeting rooms, Charlotte Ammundsens Plads outdoor square) along with venue rental, conference packages, cultural co-creation programming, civil wedding ceremonies, and a near-reuse/textile library. The venue is owned by Copenhagen Municipality and is accessible via health card scanning during 07:00–23:00 daily, with bookings routed through the BookByen.dk municipal platform and cultural events run in partnership with local associations and cultural entrepreneurs.

Product overview

Kulturhuset Indre By is a community culture house operated by the City of Copenhagen, located in a former tram depot between the lakes and Nansensgade. Its offering is a multi-venue platform combining cultural events, sports facilities, and meeting spaces. The core venue Salen hosts concerts, theater, conferences, and dance; three Sportsbaner support badminton, basketball, floorball, and volleyball; Plantekassen and Nyttehaven serve as meeting rooms for 50 and 8 guests respectively; and Charlotte Ammundsens Plads functions as an outdoor public square. Add-on services include room and court rental via BookByen.dk, catering via Caterly, conference packages, a cultural co-creation program (Skab med os), and a civil wedding ceremony program (Vie i det Fri). The house previously operated a near-reuse station (Nærgenbrugsstation) and textile library (Tekstilbiblioteket). Association activities by local groups fill the weekly calendar with sports, dance, and educational programming. The venue is self-service: access via health card scan during operating hours, with no permanent staff present.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Charlotte Ammundsens Plads: The outdoor urban plaza in front of Kulturhuset Indre By, used for basketball, skateboarding, petanque, and community gatherings.

Products and services

• Salen (Main Hall) Large multi-purpose hall with a stage in Kulturhuset Indre By, capacity for 200 standing or 160 cinema-style, suitable for theater, concerts, conferences, lectures, yoga, dance, and performances. Equipped with a professional sound system, 12-channel mixer, lighting, projector, and screen; available for rent to companies, associations, and private individuals via BookByen.dk.
• Sportsbaner (Sports Courts) Three sports courts across two halls available for booking at Kulturhuset Indre By for badminton, basketball, floorball, and volleyball, with court 3 reserved for team sports and self-service net setup for badminton and volleyball. Bookable via BookByen.dk by associations, companies, and private individuals.
• Plantekassen (Meeting Room) Meeting room on the first floor of Kulturhuset Indre By with capacity for 50 seated guests, suitable for conferences, larger meetings, workshops, and courses. Equipped with flip chart, screen, projector with HDMI, and tables and chairs for 50; bookable via BookByen.dk.
• Nyttehaven (Small Meeting Room) Small meeting room accommodating up to 8 guests at Kulturhuset Indre By, designed for study groups, work groups, learning, workshops, and small meetings. Equipped with whiteboard, screen, speakers with HDMI, and tables and chairs for 8; bookable via BookByen.dk.
• Charlotte Ammundsens Plads (Outdoor Square) Urban outdoor public square outside Kulturhuset Indre By providing opportunities for physical activity, basketball, skateboarding, petanque, and boccia, with no advance booking required. Used for outdoor events including civil wedding ceremonies under 'Vie i det Fri'.
• Cultural Collaboration Program (Skab med os) Co-creation program inviting cultural entrepreneurs to propose and host events in partnership with Kulturhuset Indre By. The house provides venue, equipment (sound, lighting, projectors, streaming), and support; events must be open to all, non-profit, and non-partisan, aligned to the venue's sustainability, movement, and community pillars.
• Vie i det Fri (Civil Wedding Ceremonies) Civil wedding ceremony service held outdoors on Charlotte Ammundsens Plads at Kulturhuset Indre By as part of Copenhagen Municipality's 'Vie i det Fri' program for civil marriages outside City Hall. Couples can apply for outdoor weddings at the venue's scenic location near the lakes.
• Tekstilbiblioteket (Textile Library) Container of recycled textiles at Kulturhuset Indre By that citizens can freely collect up to 1 kg per visit, free of charge, for creative and practical purposes. Operates on Saturdays 13:00–16:00.
• Nærgenbrugsstation (Near-Reuse Station) Outdoor near-reuse station on Charlotte Ammundsens Plads at Kulturhuset Indre By, offering textile exchange, tool lending, and upcycling workshops. Service closed as of end of 2025.
• Free Legal Aid (Retshjælp) Free legal aid service hosted at Kulturhuset Indre By in Nyttehaven, provided by Copenhagen Lawyers' Legal Aid (Københavnske Advokaters Retshjælp) to citizens whose household income falls below the annual threshold. Available Tuesdays and Thursdays 17:00–18:30.
• Room and Court Rental Service Overall rental service for all indoor spaces (Salen, Plantekassen, Nyttehaven, Café og foyer) and sports courts at Kulturhuset Indre By, routed through Copenhagen Municipality's BookByen.dk platform. Pricing follows a tiered structure with market rate for companies, public institutions, commercial associations, and political/religious activities, and a reduced 'særlig takst' rate for non-profit associations and private individuals.
• Café Baryl In-house café at Kulturhuset Indre By, originally operated by Baryl and open daily 09:00–15:00 serving breakfast and brunch made from scratch with healthy, colorful ingredients. The café was previously also the venue's catering provider; per a June 2026 news update the café has closed and a replacement is being sought.

Quantifiable outcome

• Co-creation model where majority of events are produced in partnership with cultural entrepreneurs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hans Christian SmedcoreOthersCultural program lead at Kulturhuset Indre By. Coordinates cultural collaborations and event programming.
• Susanne JensencoreOthersOperations and project coordinator managing venue operations and bookings.
• Dan Tiede RewitzcoreOthersCultural house staff member assisting with operations and events.
• Christian-Sebastian LauritsenminorOthersCommunications staff (part-time student position) handling marketing and PR.
• Caterly ApScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive catering partner for Kulturhuset Indre By. Contact: Nicholas Chee. All food and beverages must be ordered through Caterly; external food/drinks prohibited.
• BiiB - Badminton i Indre ByminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal badminton club for children aged 6-8, using sports banes weekly.
• Break ForwardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBreak dancing association with vision to create sustainable break culture for all skill levels.
• Teen VollyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolleyball association for youth aged 13-16.
• Talata BasketballminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBasketball training for youth, using sports facilities.
• BongoBongominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfrican rhythm dance and drum school.
• Hepcats CopenhagenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwing dance association offering Lindy Hop and Charleston every Sunday in Salen.
• Pensionistidræt & YogaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior sports organization offering gym training and yoga since 1966. Motto: 'Giv liv til årene, læg år til livet'.
• CG Jung foreningenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPsychology association organizing lectures, seminars, study groups and workshops on analytical psychology.
• Københavnske Advokaters RetshjælpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree legal aid service provided every Tuesday and Thursday 17-18.30 in Nyttehaven for citizens meeting income requirements.
• Børnehuset NansensgademinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal kindergarten in Nansensgade, partner for costume repair and community events.
• Aarhus Universitet (Offentlige foredrag i Naturvidenskab)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic science lecture series partnership with Aarhus Universitet, FOF & Carlsbergfondet. Lectures on science topics including quantum physics, marine biology, and climate.
• FOF AftenskolencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdult education provider offering lectures on society, culture, health, music and nature topics.
• BookByen.dkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCopenhagen Municipality's venue booking platform for rooms and sports banes at Kulturhuset Indre By.
• Teknik & Miljøforvaltningen (Copenhagen Municipality)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal technical and environmental administration, co-creator of Nærgenbrugsstation (neighborhood recycling station) on Charlotte Ammundsens Plads.
• Miljøpunkt Indre By & ChristianshavnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal environmental organization co-creating Nærgenbrugsstation activities.
• Cph Tool LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTool lending library partner for Nærgenbrugsstation.
• Fashion Revolution DenmarkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFashion sustainability organization running Circular Creative Community upcycling workshops at the venue.
• Catapult ProjectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative projects organization co-creating Nærgenbrugsstation.
• FRAK (Fritidsakademiet)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth organization providing young hosts for Nærgenbrugsstation and constructing plant boxes from recycled materials.
• Alternative Fashion WeekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFashion sustainability week partner running workshops on upcycling and clothing redesign.
• Fashion DumpsiteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFashion sustainability art project by Søren Zeuth and Alma, raising awareness about textile waste.
• Sewing SundaysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpen sewing workshop every Sunday 13:00-16:00 for textile upcycling and skill sharing.
• Copenhagen Light FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual light art festival partnership, featuring multiple light artworks in and around Charlotte Ammundsens Plads in 2024 and 2025.
• Indre By- og Østerbro LokaludvalgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal council district committee co-funding Copenhagen Light Festival installations.
• Mexican Embassy in DenmarkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmbassy co-hosting 'The Keepers of the Corn' film screening as part of 'Vildt tæt på' cultural program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Vega: Copenhagen music and concert venue with bar/foyer spaces — comparable on AV-equipped event hosting, catering partner model, and central-city catchment, though focused on ticketed concerts rather than community association rentals.
• Folketeatret: Copenhagen-based cultural theater offering performances, rentals, and cultural programming — adjacent theater venue in the same city, relevant for benchmarking cultural event and performance operations.

Direct peers

• Hal 14: Copenhagen-based cultural and creative venue offering community programming, maker activities, and event rentals — comparable multi-purpose community venue with similar sustainability/community focus.
• Kulturhuset Nordvest: Copenhagen municipal cultural house serving the Nordvest district with multi-purpose venue, association programming, and community engagement — a near-identical operating model in a different catchment.
• Kulturhuset Islands Brygge: Another Copenhagen Municipality-operated cultural center serving the Islands Brygge district with comparable sports, meeting, and event facilities under the same municipal governance model.

Regional players

• KulturSenteret (Kulturcentrum): Norwegian municipal/community cultural center offering events, courses, and meeting space — comparable Nordic public-sector multi-purpose venue with association-led programming.
• Kulturhuset Stockholm: Municipal cultural house in central Stockholm operated by the City of Stockholm — analogous Nordic municipal venue combining performance, exhibitions, and community programming across multiple spaces.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KulturhusetIndreBy
• Instagraminstagram.com/kulturhusindreby
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kulturhuset-indre-by

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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