It originates in the west at Kalkbrænderihavnsvej and continue east to a roundabout at the base of Langelinie PPierer.

Formerly known simply as Hovedvej (English: Main Road), the street was the principal artery of the new free port which was established in the 1890s.

The name Indiavej (English: India Rioad) for another street in the area goes back to 1907 and refers to East Asiatic Company's first headquarters.

The area to the south of the street is scattered with low red brick buildings which date associated with the free port.

They include the former head office of the Free Port Company, residences for employees and the Proviantboderne buildings.