What is "raadvad"

Raadvad, or Rådvad is a former industrial development located on both sides of the Mølleåen river which at this point marks the border between Lyngby-Taarbæk and Rudersdal municipalities in the northern subburbs of Copenhagen, Denmark. It was built around a waterwork in the second half of the 18th century and has given name to a well-known Danish brand of knives and other kitchen equipment . The buildings are now all heritage listed. They include Raadvad Kro from 1861 and a hostel based in a former school from 1894. Other buildings are home to a centre for building conservation and a local nature school.