5,000 People Walk Around Copenhagen's Future District Lynetteholm

5,000 Copenhagen residents are walking around the artificial peninsula Lynetteholm today. It is the first time people can walk around the whole area. The 7.5-kilometer route runs along newly built stone dikes. The event runs from 10:00 to 15:00 on Sunday.

Lynetteholm will act as storm surge protection for Copenhagen in the future. It is also one of the capital's largest construction projects. Walkers can get a close view of the massive construction site.

Participants can learn about the ongoing building work during the walk. They can also learn about marine archaeological finds from the seabed. In addition, experts present information about new marine life around the peninsula.

The project has caused big debates for several years. It has also faced massive criticism. DR reported on this event.