Skodsborg Station is a regional

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serving the

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and seaside resort of

Skodsborg Skodsborg is a small town/suburb approx. 20 km. north of Copenhagen, Denmark. The town has a population of 1,269 (1 January 2022)

, about 20 km north of central Copenhagen, Denmark. The station is located on the Coast Line between Helsingør and Copenhagen. The train services are currently operated by

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(DSB) which runs a frequent regional rail service to Copenhagen Central Station. Skodsborg is a quiet residential neighbourhood and the station sees mostly local traffic.

History

The station opened in connection with the inauguration of the Coast Line on 2 August 1897.

Architecture

Typical of the stations on the Coast Line, Skodsborg Station is designed by

Heinrich Wenck Heinrich (Henry) Emil Charles Wenck (10 March 1851 – 3 February 1936) was a Danish architect, known for the numerous railway stations he designed in his capacity of chief architect for the Danish State Railways from 1894 to 1921. During the year ...

in the National Romantic style. The main station building is located on the east side of the tracks while a pavilion with waiting room is located on their west side. The station is listed.

Cultural references

The station is used as a location in the films '' Det gamle guld'' (1951) and '' Min søsters børn'' (1966).

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Banedanmark
–

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responsible for maintenance and traffic control of most of the Danish railway network
DSB
– the Danish national

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Danske Jernbaner
– website with information on railway history in Denmark {{Heinrich Wenck Buildings and structures in Rudersdal Municipality Coast Line (Denmark) Railway stations opened in 1897 1897 establishments in Denmark Railway stations in Denmark opened in the 1890s Heinrich Wenck railway stations Art Nouveau railway stations National Romantic architecture in Denmark Listed railway stations in Denmark Listed buildings and structures in Rudersdal Municipality

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