Byvandringer i København

A guided tour is one of the best ways to see Copenhagen.

The Little Mermaid is now 100 years old and still forever young. Completed in 1913, this famous statue was made as a tribute to Hans Christian Andersen; the world renowned fairytale writer.

We pass the Gefion Fountain and the Old Citadel built in the 1600s. We visit the Royal Residence, Amalienborg Palace; a beautiful rococco complex, see the beautiful palace, Rosenborg from the outside, pass the Cathedral, and if possible; go inside and see the beautiful statue of Christ by Thorvaldsen.

The power of Denmark is concentrated on the Castle Island, which we also visit and we stroll along the canal of the colourful New Harbour, Nyhavn.

On the tour you get stories about Hans Christian Andersen, about the Danish slave trade and the Royal House of Denmark.

Join me on a city walk in Copenhagen where you will see the beautiful city with the many towers. Let's meet at the stairs of the Copenhagen University in the centre of town.

You will learn bits and pieces about famous people who lived in the area in the part of the city named "the Latin quarter".

We will take a look inside the old university building, Vor Frue Plads, the square of Our Lady named after the cathedral. We'll visit the cathedral that holds the sculptures of Thorvaldsen and the residential home of the bishop.

We continue to the oldest square of the city with the famous Caritas fountain. We stroll through the narrow lanes and pass by the house where the founder of Carlsberg, brewer Jacobsen was born and where he started his production.

We walk on to the canal and look towards Christiansborg with the parliament. We enjoy the sight of all the towers and you'll get to know the city's history through what we see. 

Our city walk leads us to Højbro Square and through the pedestrian street to the Kings New Square, we pass the Royal Theatre and continue to Nyhavn, the new harbour, where we look at the old ships and where Hans Christian Andersen lived.

We walk around in the area called Frederik's City and pass the royal residens Amalienborg, and Amaliehaven the garden by the royal palace and towards the famous street Langelinie and the fountain of Gefion through the Kastellet the military defence built by Christian IV. We finish by the Little Mermaid.

A city walk in an area central of sports in Copenhagen. The British brought football to Denmark. Fælledparken was where it started. It was a leisure area outside the city, where people went to get away from the noise and dirt in the city centre. Fælledparken is still an important recreational area, but now it is located almost in the centre of the city.

We start our guided tour at Trianglen and the Copenhagen monument for the Reunification in 1920. From here we enter Fælledparken, where we will begin our journey. We will discover some parts of the Copenhagen movement culture. Within a very small area, we will experience both the popular Danish sports culture and the modern sports industry. We will investigate the history of the first football games back in the late 1800s and how it developed from there.

On our way, we maybe meet both running and walking Copenhageners. If we come in the late afternoon or at the weekends, we will meet both young and old football players competing and having fun.

From the popular park we move out into Øster Allé, where a big building meets us. It is the national arena of Denmark, Parken, and the home court of FC København.

On some tours there will be an opportunity to visit Boldklubben Skjold, which is Denmark's largest football club.

On the other side of Parken we will have the opportunity to learn more about Denmark's first athletics stadium, Østerbro Stadium, that just have been renovated. We will pass by Denmark's first public swimming pool, before the walk ends at Gunnar Nu Hansens Plads.

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.

A city walk and guided tour where I wish to give you an impression of the "Merchants' Harbour". Step into the time machine and let yourself be transported 800 years back in time. Beneath today's shoes and stilettos, the city conceals centuries of historical layers of archaeological remnants. It's truly fascinating.

During this city walk, I will tell you about all the forgotten and hidden stories that lie behind the facades and street names, and about some of the exciting archaeological discoveries that, in their own unique way, help tell Copenhagen's history.

As Søren Kierkegaard said: "Above all, do not lose your desire to walk" – and I would like to add – or to explore the city's history.

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.

On this guided tour, we will immerse ourselves in the rich history and architecture of Christianshavn, one of Copenhagen's most captivating neighbourhoods.

Established in the early 17th century by King Christian IV, Christianshavn boasts a deep maritime heritage and is now known for its vibrant food scene and eclectic shops. Join us as we explore the area’s historic charm and modern vibrancy through some of its most intriguing landmarks.

We'll start our tour at Inderhavnsbroen, the striking bridge that connects the city's waterways. From there, we'll stroll along the scenic Christianshavn Canal, soaking in the neighbourhood's charming atmosphere before visiting the Church of Our Saviour, renowned for its stunning baroque architecture and panoramic city views. Next, we'll marvel at the unique Cirkelbroen, a circular bridge designed by Olafur Eliasson.

Our journey continues with a stop at Hart Bageri, famous for its exceptional pastries. We'll then head to the modern Opera House and unwind in the nearby Opera Park, a tranquil spot with beautiful views of the harbour. We'll explore Kroyers Plads, a vibrant waterfront area, and conclude our tour at Papirøen, a former paper factory now bustling with street food vendors. This guided tour presents a rich tapestry of Copenhagen's architectural and cultural highlights.

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.

Discover a part of Central Copenhagen, hear about Danish beer culture – and try great beer!

Denmark has always been a beer country – from well-known Carlsberg to modern-day small breweries that experiment will all kinds of beers!

On this tour we will go to some of the bigger venues for beers – a brew-pub and a hip place with a huge selection of beers – to try beer and have a "hyggelig" time. 

If you have a small group (max 10 people), you should also look into my other beer tour that empasizes Vesterbro. 

On a lovely guided tour through Østerbro and Frederiksstaden I will tell you the history of how the Catholic Church tried to return to Denmark shortly after the Reformation, and how today there is a well-established Danish Catholic minority in Copenhagen.

We will look at Copenhagen minority history from prohibition period up to today's versatile Denmark.

The guided tour begins at Saint Augustins Church, Jagtvej 183D, where we meet up and continue the tour through Klosterfælleden in Fælledparken, past Holmens Cemetery to the school Institute of Saint Joseph at Dag Hammarskjölds Alle, before the tour ends at the Cathedral Saint Ansgars Church in Bredgade.

During the tour I will tell you about the only Danish Catholic gymnasium, the first Danish school of Jesuits, The French School and the religious community Saint Joseph Sisters of Chambery as well as the sisters' significance in Denmark. In addition to this I will tell you about other significant Catholic people including Peter Schindler and Chresten Skikkild.

Lastly, I will tell you about the Catholic minority's history in Denmark after the Reformation and about the post reformation Catholic congregation in the safe haven of Fredericia.

The old port of Vesterbro is torn down and the city expands along Vesterbro Street. It was decided by the city counsel that all slaughtering was to take place in slaughter houses; as a consequence the stalls at Trommesalen were closed and the Brown meat market was built.

The area is expanding, life is not boring but rough! They don't lack aquavit.

We meet for the city walk at Vesterbros Torv and you will be told about the area; we are visiting court yards. We walk down Istedgade, through the Shooting Range, through an area built for the labourers at Carlsberg Brewery.

The city walk ends after having seen the surroundings at Carlsberg and hearing the history of the brewery.

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.