Ever wondered about a station that disappeared? We are standing at the former site of Enghave Station. This station has a rich history in Copenhagen’s transport system. It is no longer in use. Yet, it still plays a vital role in understanding the city’s development.
Enghave Station first opened on December 1, 1911. Initially, it was known as Vester Fælledvej Billetsalgssted. The name changed to Enghave on October 1, 1923.
Waiting for trains was not always comfortable. A closed waiting hall was not built until 1914. Not much else changed during the station’s long life. Despite being called a station, Enghave Station was primarily a ticket sales point.
Enghave Station started serving S-trains on November 1, 1934. This happened when the S-train line extended from Kopenhagen H to Valby. From 1934 to 1941, Enghave Station was a transition station. It connected the single and double-track sections of the S-bahn.
Initially, only Frederiksundbanen trains stopped at Enghave Station. Tickets were only sold for the Frederiksundbanen line. Later, long-distance trains also stopped at Enghave Station. Enghave Station had long-distance train platforms until May 26, 1941. These platforms were removed to build the fourth main track between Enghave and Valby.
The Vestbanen line with long-distance tracks ran on the station’s south side. On the north side were the tracks to the now-closed Station Hof. Station Hof was Carlsberg’s freight station. The first freight train departed from there in 1937.
After Carlsberg closed its operations, the area became the new Carlsberg district. Enghave Station was replaced by a new station. This new station is a few hundred meters to the west. It is where Station Hof used to be. The new station is named Carlsberg Station. It replaced Enghave Station on July 3, 2016.
Heinrich Wenck designed the original station building. It was demolished in 1984. A new, more modern building replaced the old, somewhat sad little station.
The closure of Enghave Station and the opening of Carlsberg Station improved access to the new Carlsberg By. This highlights Copenhagen’s commitment to improving its infrastructure. The aim is to meet the city’s growing needs. It also creates a more efficient transport solution.
Although Enghave Station is now part of Copenhagen’s history, its legacy lives on. Its former location offers insight into the city’s evolution.
Enghave Station is also seen in the 1975 Olsen-banden film “The Olsen Gang on the Track”.
So next time you watch “The Olsen Gang on the Track”, remember Enghave Station. Remember its history and its role in Copenhagen’s transport.