The story

Boulders ApS was founded in 2009 by Frank Vilstrup and Søren Clausen. The company started its journey by signing a contract for 1000 m2 at Stigboerne 3 in Sydhavn. Construction began the following year in 2010.

Boulders began as an ambitious project under the name "CPH Blocs," which aimed to create climbing facilities for climbers in the associations from 2005. They worked to find suitable premises, but committing to the project was a challenging task.

From 2006 to 2009, Frank Vilstrup organized mobile climbing competitions on containers purchased from climbing wall manufacturer Abekatten. These competitions and facilities spread across Denmark and included different disciplines such as deepwater climbing and normal climbing challenges.

The company secured a five-year contract and occupied a former Louis Poulsen lamp factory as their base until spring 2014. However, they found a new one gym on Bådehavnsgade, where they Intermediate continue to operate to this day.

In 2012, Frank bought Søren out and continued running the business together with an ever-growing group of climbing enthusiasts. Martin Petersen came on board in 2014 and built the climbing gym in Aarhus Nord. And in 2019, Ole Mørk joined the team behind Boulders.

Boulders has since expanded its operations to Aarhus Nord, where they opened a facility in 2014, and to Wichmandsgade in September 2017. Martin became CEO in 2017 and has since grown Boulders to what it is today. In 2024, Ole joined the management team and together with Martin will continue the journey by creating even more and better facilities for the many happy climbers.

To the moon.

Boulders History Timeline
August 2009
Boulders Foundations
Founded by Frank Vilstrup and Søren Clausen - Boulders starts its journey in Copenhagen.
2012
Change of ownership
Frank buys Søren's share and continues the development of Boulders with a passionate climbing community.
September 2014
Boulders Aarhus Nord opens
Aarhus' first Boulders gym opens in Aarhus Nord , expanding Boulders' reach.
October 2017
Boulders Odense opens
Boulders opens a gym in Odense and continues its expansion across Denmark.
May 2021
Boulders Aarhus City opens
A new gym opens in Aarhus C, further strengthening Boulders' presence.
December 2021
Boulders Valby opens
The climbing community in Copenhagen is growing with another location.
January 2023
Boulders Aarhus Syd and Boulders Hvidovre open
Boulders is expanding with two new facilities and making climbing even more accessible.
November 2023
Boulders Amager opens
The eighth gym opens its doors and unites eastern Copenhagen with the Boulders universe.
2024
Future Expansion
With new leadership, Boulders plans further expansion and innovation in the climbing world.
May 2025
Boulders Vanløse opens
Boulders' ninth gym opens in Vanløse, bringing climbing to western Copenhagen.

The facilities in Boulders

Whichever Boulders branch you visit, you can expect:

World-class bouldering
Climbing walls with versatile slopes and shapes - designed for beginners and experienced climbers alike.

Fresh routes. Every week.
Our route building team is among the best in Denmark and makes sure the walls never stand still.

Organic café
Coffee, tea, smoothies and snacks - all organic and served with a smile.

Free Wi-Fi
class connection - also between routes.

Events and Parties
From fun monthly competitions to the legendary Late Night Bouldering.

Training and education
Join a class with our skilled trainers - or book an instructor when it suits you.

All the gear you dream of
Fingerboards, campus tables, weights, elastics - and everything else that strengthens your climbing.