Kopenhagen Fur’s former headquarters sold to major educational institution

NEXT Copenhagen has acquired the former headquarters of Kopenhagen Fur in Glostrup. EDC Poul Erik Bech brokered the sale of the 94,000 m² property on behalf of the state-owned company Finansiel Stabilitet. The case has attracted significant attention, with more than 20 different consortia showing interest in the attractive site — where fur auctions once took place, education will now be the focus.

A chapter of Danish history came to an end after 78 years when Kopenhagen Fur held its final fur auction in the summer of 2024. The former headquarters has now been sold, and the site will soon house a range of vocational and continuing education programmes.

Kim Saastamoinen-Jakobsen, Deputy Director at NEXT Uddannelse København, welcomes the acquisition of Kopenhagen Fur’s former headquarters, which represents an important investment for NEXT: “The property in Glostrup gives us the opportunity to bring together a number of our vocational programmes, continuing education courses and school-based training in one large campus community, creating even better facilities for students, course participants, staff and partners alike. We greatly appreciate the good cooperation with both Finansiel Stabilitet and EDC Poul Erik Bech throughout the process.”

An investment in the skilled workers of the future

Finansiel Stabilitet took over the property after Kopenhagen Fur, and the building has now been sold following an open and transparent sales process. Jens Verner Andersen, CEO of Finansiel Stabilitet, says: “We are very pleased to have been able to sell Kopenhagen Fur’s former headquarters to NEXT after around three quarters of a year on the market. The sale marks an important milestone, and after a short period of ownership, we are now transferring the property to a new long-term owner. Going forward, our focus will continue to be on winding down the remaining assets in the best possible way, which we hope can soon be taken over from the industries linked to mink production.”

Large and comprehensive case

EDC Poul Erik Bech has facilitated the sale of the 93,919 m² commercial property. Thor Heltborg, Head of Corporate Group Clients, says: “It has been a truly exciting process to sell Kopenhagen Fur’s former headquarters on behalf of Finansiel Stabilitet. The property comprises impressive and attractive buildings in a prime location close to Copenhagen, offering generous facilities and flexible office areas.”

“This has been one of the largest and most comprehensive transactions we have worked on, involving numerous viewings and more than 20 different consortia that expressed interest and inspected the property one or more times. It has been a highly positive process, with ongoing close dialogue with Finansiel Stabilitet, as the sale attracted considerable attention. Together we have invested many hours in this fascinating and rewarding project.”

Assets from the mink-related industries

In March 2024, EDC Poul Erik Bech won a major public tender for real estate brokerage services to manage assets taken over from industries linked to mink farming on behalf of Finansiel Stabilitet. So far, the nationwide commercial real estate agency has, in addition to selling Kopenhagen Fur’s headquarters in Glostrup, also completed the sale of Kopenhagen Fur’s former research property outside Holstebro. In the coming period, several more properties will follow, all to be sold on behalf of Finansiel Stabilitet.

NEXT Hovedstadens Håndværkercampus

Around 2,000 students and course participants will have their daily activities at NEXT Hovedstadens Håndværkercampus, located at Langagervej 60–72 in Glostrup. The new campus will bring together more than 20 different vocational programmes under one roof, welcoming both young people and adults. The first programmes are expected to move in from August 2026. The increased capacity will not only provide better educational facilities for students but also make room for large fairs, professional festivals and other events. At the same time, the campus will open up towards businesses and the local community through even closer collaboration.

More information

Thor Heltborg, Senior Director, Head of Corporate Group Clients, EDC Poul Erik Bech Copenhagen. +45 5858 8378 • the@edc.dk

Kenneth Hauge Jakobsen, Director, Corporate Industrial Group Clients, EDC Poul Erik Bech Copenhagen • +45 5858 8378 • keja@edc.dk