CopenHill, aka Amager Slope, is a recreational public facility in Amager, Copenhagen, Denmark. The Amager Ressource Center (ARC) opened the facility in 2017, partly replacing the adjacent 50-year-old waste-to-energy plant. The placement of the industrial machinery creates a sloping rooftop fit for a 9,000 m2 artificial ski terrain. Skiers can ascend the park through the platter lift, carpet lifts, or glass elevator for a glimpse inside the waste incinerator. The new power plant also contains a rooftop bar, a cross-fit area, and a climbing wall for the non-skiers.
CopenHill has the tallest artificial climbing wall in the world, measuring 85 meters tall.
Meanwhile, the 10,000 m2 green roof addresses the challenging micro-climate of an 85m high park by absorbing heat and minimizing rainwater runoff. Beneath the slopes, the plant converts 440,000 tons of waste annually into enough clean energy to supply electricity and district heating for 150,000 homes. During the process of incineration, the plant’s chimney emits non-toxic water vapor which creates a 30-meter-wide smoke ring every time a ton of CO2 is released. Therefore the ARC aimed to remind the local people of their carbon footprint.
