Imagine a fan opening gracefully. That’s the essence of Kulturhuset Viften. It is a cultural center in Rødovre. Rødovre lies on the edge of Copenhagen. Kulturhuset Viften is known as a music venue. But it offers much more.
Kulturhuset Viften also houses a cozy cinema. It is located in the basement. The concert hall sometimes transforms. It becomes a theater. If you are thirsty or hungry, there is a cafe. Kulturhuset Viften sits opposite Rødovre Centrum.
Buses serve Kulturhuset Viften. You can take lines 13, 15, 132, 6A, 161, and 200S. The nearest S-train stations are Rødovre, Hvidovre, and Vanløse. The cultural center opened its doors on October 1, 1989. It brought cinema back to Rødovre. Islev Bio had closed earlier that year.
Dissing+Weitling designed Kulturhuset Viften. They continued Arne Jacobsen’s studio work. Jacobsen designed Rødovre Town Hall. He also designed Rødovre Library. The name Viften comes from its fan-shaped foyer. Viften is the Danish word for fan.
The municipal cultural center of Rødovre has a cafe. There is also a cinema with 100 seats. A multi-function hall can host 420 guests. It is used for concerts, meetings, and theater.
Kulturhuset Viften embraces diverse genres. You can enjoy stand-up, pop, rock, and hip-hop. Surplus funds support jazz and world music concerts. Outdoor concerts take place in summer. Kulturhuset Viften has a high profile during the Copenhagen Jazz Festival in July.
Opening hours vary. Kulturhuset Viften opens half an hour before the first film. It closes after the last film starts. But it never closes before 8 PM. Kulturhuset Viften provides culture to the people since 1989. It stands on Rødovre Rådhusplads. So, remember Kulturhuset Viften. It is more than just a building. It is a vibrant hub for culture and entertainment.