Krudttønden

Krudttønden (meaning "The powder keg") is a café and local cultural centre at Østerfælled Torv in the Østerbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. Krudttønden is used for a wide array of cultural events, including theatre, concerts, debates, exhibitions and receptions.

History

Krudttønden was established in connection with the redevelopment of the former Østerfælled Barracks into a mixed-use development. It was established in 1990 by the Municipality of Copenhagen at the request of local artists and volunteers.^[1] The building is a former stables. It has later been expanded with a modern building.

2015 shooting

On 14 February 2015, the cafe was the site of a shooting attack that killed the 55-year-old film director Finn Nørgaard and wounded three police officers.^[2]^[3]

References

^ "Om Krudttønden" [About Krudttønden] (in Danish). Copenhagen Municipality. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
^ Johnston, Chris (14 February 2015). "One dead and three injured in Copenhagen shooting". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
^ "Den myrdede var kendt filminstruktør" [The murdered was a famous film director]. Ekstrabladet (in Danish). 15 February 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2015.