User Groups

lounge place, and the lighthouse. There are five monuments to be seen on Langeliniekajen, spread out in the following order: • the Bronze Bear with Two Cubs sculpture, situated at the beginning of the Langeliniekaj • the memorial stone of the hospital ship Jutlandia • the sculpture group called The Genetically Modified Little Mermaid, by Bjørn Nørgaard • the statue of Danish engineer Holger Aagaard Hammerich • a monument rock dedicated to the Jewish population and Danish communists sent to concentration camps.

However, these monuments are not an attraction or relevant for the people coming on site. An exception of the case is The Genetically Modified Little Mermaid that is also a recommendation of Copenhagen’s official tourism organisation. (visitcopenhagen.com)

The shops, restaurants and coffee shops create a gathering point and give people a reason to visit the place, but this is especially true when cruise ships are docked, and tourists are visiting. At the end of the pier, one can find the lighthouse as well as food and beverage shops. There is not a particular reason for someone to cross the whole pier and to go at the end of it.

In conclusion, Langeliniekaj does not present enough attractiveness for people, even some monuments can be found there, they do not represent the image of Copenhagen. In addition, the lack of necessary activities in the area does not contribute to make Langeliniekaj a lively space.

Different users were identified according to the observations; however, a detailed analysis of the tourist user group was impossible due to the pandemic.

Following the observations, the users were characterised in the following groups (Fig 3.10):

The Tourist. Arriving on a cruise ship or travelling from the city for visiting purposes. Tourists are mostly active in the summer season and leave before 6 pm along with the ships that depart, as displayed in cruises ship companies' websites.

The Walker. Residents or people finishing work in the nearby area and feel the need for a walk. Pedestrians with several purposes cross the pier or walk along its edge, some for a stroll and some with a destination in mind. Since the pier has more of a recreational character, it is possible to see the highest intensity of people outside of the work hours. Over the seasons the summer period is the most popular.

The Runner. Residents or people commuting to enjoy a run by the seaside. The runner moves in a dedicated area and they are not in contact with the pier below, they mostly run on the raised path.

The Shopper. Tourists from cruise ships or residents who enjoy shopping. The majority are the locals that visit the outlets just for shopping. They arrive there by car or public transport and are not interested in dis-

Figure 3.9 Landmarks, monuments and elements at Langeliniekajen