It runs along the full length of the neighbourhood, following the waterfront of the Inner Harbour, from Christian's Church in the south-west to Grønlandske Handels Plads in the north.

The original intention was only to build along the south-east side of the street, away from the water, while the beach provided private harbour facilities for the lot owners, who could easily transfer goods from ships to their warehouses and storage cellars.

The lots along the street did not sell well and in the end the king gave them away to wealthy citizens from Copenhagen on condition that they built "good commerce houses" on them.

The east side of the oldest section of the street is still completely dominated by the historic townhouses, although many have been altered, extended or replaced over the years.

The most notable visitor attractions in the street are Danish Architecture Centre, North Atlantic House and Christian's Church.