Guide Service in Copenhagen

Though Hans Christian Andersen was born in Odense, Copenhagen was a wellknown city to him. He walked the narrow streets of Copenhagen in his achievement to proceed happiness as a writer and an actor.

This guided tour takes you by Vesterbro, the first area for Hans Christian Andersen to see in Copenhagen, leading us to the posh area of Copenhagen where the Royal Theatre is located and where Hans Christian Andersen also lived.

During the tour you will experience the different social levels which used to occur in the 19th century. The tour will also show how "every day life" was in that period of time and furthermore you will see some of the places where Hans Christian Andersen has left his own footprints.

This tour is perfect for the audience who want to know the story about the 19th century's Copenhagen, combined with curiosity about the person and fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen.

The big old masters such as Kaare Klint and Mogens Koch fosters in the 1920s and 1930s the idea of functional design and design for everybody. It fails at this point but the development continues after World War II, especially with the FDB (joined Danish cooperatives) design studio for furniture controlled by Børge Mogensen.

We look at the different elements in the design process as a collaboration between joinery, furniture designer and manufacturer as seen between the Rud Rasmussen Joinery and Kaare Klint and between Carl Hansen & Son and Hans Jørgen Wegner. This also includes the importance of the relationship between good design and good business.

We will start at Design Museum Denmark, and after that we continue to the flagship store of Carl Hansen & Son in Bredgade, Cph K.

On either side of the Oresund near to Copenhagen there sits a magnificent cathedral. Roskilde cathedral is a UNESCO world heritage site and the burial place of the Danish monarchy. Lund cathedral is one of the glories of medieval architecture and contains one of the oldest astronomical clocks in the world.

Roskilde and Lund are themselves very charming cities that are among the oldest settlements in Scandinavia.

The tour starts in Copenhagen from where we drive to Roskilde and head to the cathedral; we also explore the old centre of this appealing small city.

We then cross over the Oresund Bridge, one of the architectural marvels of the modern age, to Sweden and then head to Lund cathedral. We also explore the centre of this delightful University City before heading back to Copenhagen again.

Hop on your bike and join me for an off-the-beaten-path tour of Ørestad. Experience how these striking modern buildings beautifully contrast with the expansive natural landscapes of Amager, creating a breathtaking blend of urban and natural beauty.

On this guided tour, we will explore some of Copenhagen's most notable architectural highlights, including Tietgen Student Housing by Lundgaard & Tranberg Architects, Resource Rows, VM Houses, The Mountain, and 8 Tallet, all by BIG, Upcycle Studios by Realdania Byg and Arcgency, and The Royal Arena by 3XN.

Each of these landmarks showcases innovative design and cutting-edge architecture, offering a unique perspective on the city's modern development.

Join me on a captivating tour of Copenhagen's city centre, where history, architecture, Danish traditions, and culture come together to create a rich and immersive experience. As we explore the heart of the city, you'll gain a fresh perspective on Copenhagen and discover what makes Denmark so uniquely captivating through a foreigner's eyes. 

My mission is to help you see the city centre of Copenhagen through my eyes and uncover the magic that makes this country so special.

Our guided tour begins at Gammel Strand, a historic waterfront area with charming old buildings. From there, we'll head to Christiansborg Palace, marvelling at the grandeur of Denmark's seat of government. We'll then stroll through Snaregade and Magstræde, picturesque cobblestoned streets full of character.

Next, we'll visit Gammel Torv, one of the city's oldest squares, before enjoying a relaxing walk through Ørstedparken, a lush urban park. We'll continue our exploration at Kongens Have, the royal gardens, and then admire the elegance of Amalienborg, the royal palace and its surrounding squares.

We'll conclude our tour at Nyhavn, the iconic, colourful harbour that offers the perfect scenic finish. 

Mindelunden in Copenhagen is the place where Danish resistance fighters were executed.

This is also the place where most of them were reburied and it functions as a memorial for those who died resisting Nazi rule.

I'll ensure that the dead will be honoured and remembered in quotes and narratives about their destiny.

This area was originally a military complex, though today it's a fantastic natural park with unique features and wildlife.

In the 1980's, WW2 execution grounds were discovered. We'll explore both of the locations and I'll tell you about the military heritage of the place.

Have a fine beer at the best craft beer bars at Nørrebro and get to know more about beer styles and flavour. The fascinating story about the beer revolution in both Denmark and internationally will also be a part of the walk.

Nørrebro is the district in Copenhagen, where you are most likely to find excellent craft beer in the city of Copenhagen, which is internationally famous the quallity of craft beer bars. 

You will find around 20 craft beer bars at Nørrebro. During the walk we will visit four of the best bars: BRUS, Ølsnedkeren, Himmeriget og 1420.

We shall taste the revolution at BRUS, Ølsnedkeren, Himmeriget og 1420.

Beer ekspert, blogger, journalist og author will be your guide. 

Let's meet at the Kings New Square, Kongens Nytorv, in central Copenhagen and you will get the knowledge of what we have learned in connection with the building of the metro.

You will be told where bishop Absalon lived before he moved to a new castle which was a gift from king Valdemar the Great. We walk through what used to be the old harbour area to see where the castle was situated, today Christiansborg Castle with the Danish Parliament.

We continue towards the Fountain square, Vandkunsten, which presumably was a market place during the middle ages. We head towards the Old Square, Gammel Torv, where the city council and later the town hall were situated, through the pedestrian street Strøget to Amager Square where the Dutch farmers sold their vegetables.

During the reign of King Valdemar Copenhagen becomes the most important city; in that aspect the growing population prompted more houses. There were many risks and the Black Death took many lives.

The Hanseatic merchants destroyed Absalon's castle.

In 1417 the city changes from being the bishop's town to the town of the kings, and the wars against the Hanseatic merchants have a great impact on the town.

You will be told about the town, its inhabitants and their way of living.

If you wish the tour can be combined with a visit to the ruins of Absalon under the Christiansborg Castle.

Copenhagen through fire and through water

Copenhagen was born and grew up on the waterside and flames have formed the city through two great city fires, one bombardment and two fires on Christiansborg Palace.

On this city walk we will take a closer look at the oldest part of the city – on the waterside – we will explore the area near Gammel Strand, the old beach, and Slotsholmen, the castle islet, and hear about sailors and firefighters, kings and urban development, customs and practices, beer and wine.

Embark on an archaeological journey in the Viking Age and the Middle Ages.

On this city walk we will move in the oldest part of Copenhagen, towards Rådhuspladsen. I will tell you about the city's appearance and structure, its trade and the dominant Catholic religion.

We'll meet the humble peasant and merchant from Sct. Clemens Cemetery and hear stories about disease, health and everyday life in the Medieval Copenhagen. 

We'll stop at Gråbrødre square where the oldest of the city's monasteries was situated and we'll finish at Kultorvet, where archaeological findings of surgical objects can tell us more about death and medical treatment in the past.

A city walk of Copenhagen, looking at the beautiful buildings you can miss, when shop displays catch your attention.

During the guided tour I'll tell you about the elements of the ancient architecture there is a part of the neoclassic buildings in Copenhagen. I'll of course tell you the history and stories about the buildings. 

The tour will begin with a short introduction to classical architecture and afterwards we'll take a walk in Copenhagen looking at the beatiful neoclassic buildings.

The city walk will amongst others show you the King's New Square (Kgs. Nytorv), Christiansborg Church (Christiansborgs Slotskirke), Thorvaldsen's Museum, Church of Our Lady (Vor Frue kirke), the Court of Copenhagen (Københavns Byret, Domhuset), The Marble Church (Marmorkirken) and Copenhagen City Hall (Københavns Rådhus).

We can end the day with a little quiz.

We begin and end by Copenhagen Central Station, but this can be changed if you wish so. If you want to see a certain building, please let me know so and I can be sure to include this.

In this tour around the Sound (Øresund), we'll experience the streets of Copenhagen and afterwards cross the Sound bridge to Malmoe and Lund in Sweden.

In Copenhagen we'll see the Little Mermaid statue, the royal family's residence Amalienborg, Nyhavn, Christiansborg Castle – Denmarks centre of power, and Tivoli.

After this we'll drive to Southern Sweden over on of the longest bridges in the World. In Malmoe, one of Europe's greenest cities, we'll see its unique modern architecture such as the Turning Torso and Malmøhus at ''Museum Island'', which is one of the best-preserved Renaissance castles in Europe. On this tour we'll also pass by Malmoe's many parks.

Lund ''the city of ideas'' will be our next stop. We'll visit the researcher's park Ideon, the city's cathedral with its unique astronomical clock from the 15th century, and the cultural-historical open-air museum Kulturen, which is housed in buildings from the 17th up to the start of the 20th century.

Experience one of Denmark's most well-preserved castles. Rosenborg is home to the Danish crown jewels, but also has a unique collection of art, furniture, and quirky items.

We will explore the favorite castle of king Christian IV, known as the great "builder king" in Danish history. We will admire the magnificent furniture and decorated rooms, while learning about the sometimes funny, sometimes sad stories of kings and queens of the past.

Experience the story of Christian IV's death and see the treasures from his legendary battle against the Swedes, which provided inspiration for one of Denmark's national anthems.

Learn about the royal scandal that resulted in the creation of the current Queen's Crown and discover the sarcastic "gift" that a king gave to his unfaithful wife.

We start the tour with a visit to Rosenborg Castle, which was previously the kings' summer house outside Copenhagen's city limits. We visit the well-preserved rooms where the royal family previously lived and see the crown jewels in the basement, which are some of Europe's oldest.

Afterwards, we will stroll through the King's Garden, greeting Hans Christian Andersen's statue along the way, and wander through king Frederik V's distinguished "City of Frederik" to Amalienborg Palace. Here you can admire one of the most beautiful palace squares in Northern Europe, admire the royal guards, and learn why the four mansions of Amalienborg jointly became the royal family's permanent Copenhagen residence.

Depending on how early you want to start the tour, we can finish by seeing the royal guard exchange at noon. The tour can also be extended to a long city walk in Copenhagen.

The north-west part of Copenhagen has a tarnished reputation for being like a neighborhood with ethnic tensions. But this district also offers the city's best urban life, the most interesting shops and workshops for the creative industries, because of relatively low rents.

The district contains both an architecture award-winning library, small creative start-up companies and a gourmet restaurant. Once upon a time, the Northwest was a rural neighborhood and a paradise for the working population to escape the gloomy district of Nørrebro. Here you could get light and air in the exemplary architectural design, general,
social residential construction.

On this city walk through the district of diversity, I show you how life is lived here, from the first houses were erected on the fields in the early 1900s, to the young vibrant and multi-ethnic Northwest we see today.

On this guided tour, I guide and tell exciting – and also slightly creepy anecdotes about Christianshavn's history – including, among other things, the story of the "queen" ghost at Our Saviour's Church.

We also review Christianhavn's general history as first an independent market town and later a bastion and naval station. We also look at the other large church in Christianshavn – our Saviour's Church, the Christian Church.