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Copenhagen is rightly famous for its most renowned inhabitant the Little Mermaid but there is so much more to the city than her. On this tour I will take you around the classic Copenhagen sights and show you the heart of this fascinating city.

The tour will start at The Little Mermaid. We then pass the biggest sculpture in the city, the Gefion fountain. On to the residence of the royal family, Amalienborg. Now it is time for photos at Nyhavn, the most photographed place in Denmark. The Baltic Sea is all around  us, and we sense the maritime past.

We continue by passing the beautiful Royal Theatre, then the famous walking street Strøget with all the shops, after which we stroll by Parliament, the royal horse stables and National Museum and finish by passing the oldest street in Copenhagen and the oldest square on our way to City Hall and Tivoli.

You will get a fun and fast-paced introduction to Danish history and culture during the tour.

In Vejle we have 4 interesting cemeteries and a number of beautiful and interesting churches.

This walk can be a cemetery or a church walk or a combination of both depending on your wishes. A brilliant way to get to know some of our Danish cultural traditions.

At the Old Churchyard, consecrated in 1825 you find graveyards for many famous Vejle citisens who have had a big impact on Vejle's religious and cultural life as well as people who have occupied important posts or who were driven entrepreneurs.

The Three Years' War, 1848-1850, has likewise made its mark, for example the single pit for fallen soldiers during the defense of Vejle in 1864.

The Eastern Churchyard, consecrated in 1825 reveals stories about family burial grounds for Vejle's greatest entrepreneurs such as Christian Martin Hess and Marius Windfled-Hansen, who both contributed in making Vejle a prosperous industrial town.

At the Northern cemetery there is a section with war graves dating from the Second World War 1939-45. The Northern cemetery is too far away though from the rest of the cemeteries for us to walk there, so should you wish to visit that with another location you will need a bus or a car.

Vejle also has a very beautiful Methodist church and the church of Sct. Nikolai is a beautiful medieval church with a very interesting history and well worth visiting.

A different kind of guided tour in the footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen.

Hear about the poet's childhood in Odense, about his fairy tales and listen to fragments of some of Hans Christian Andersen's works – right where the inspiration was born – and end the walk by singing along to a selection of Andersen's songs. All Danes know them… but do you know which ones?

Hans Christian Andersen's work spans far wider than many people realise when they hear his name. Fairy tales are what most people associate him with at first, but novels, plays, poems, and short, captivating texts are also an important part of his authorship. This span is precisely what makes Hans Christian Andersen so fascinating to talk about.

Do you know which Christmas carol was written by Hans Christian Andersen? Maybe you do – maybe you don’t. I look forward to hearing your answer – or to giving it to you.

On this slightly different guided tour inspired by Hans Christian Andersen, I naturally bring stories, songs, and storytelling to life along the way.

If you wish, we can collaborate with one of Odense's cafés and place part of the experience there. This allows us to sit down and enjoy lunch or coffee while we complete the stories and maybe sing some of Andersen's wonderful songs together.

Vejle in the south eastern Danish peninsula Jutland was founded in the Middle Ages as a port.

For many years Vejle was a very small place with only a few hundred inhabitants. Slowly Vejle developed into a town of trade being strategically well positioned by the sea and surrounded by streams on which boats could take cargo from the inner parts of Southern Jutland to the port of Vejle and from Vejle's port it could be shipped out to the rest of the world.

Vejle was occupied by Austrian and Prussian forces during both of the wars of Sleswig 1848-50 and 1864. Wars with a significance for the Danish perception of being a Dane and the shaping of Denmark in those years but most likely these two wars mean nothing to you or your country. In the later part of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century, Vejle became a well known industrial town especially known for its iron foundry and its woollen mill, at both of which a large part of Vejle's work force was employed.

Today Vejle is famous for its modern architecture at the old port area and for being a town always at the forefront of development in any field.

Let me guide you through Vejle's history and the vibrant town Vejle is today – I love my town.

Pleasant guided tour in Ebeltoft the oldest market town in Denmark. Here, the Frigate Jylland lies side by side with the internationally recognized glass museum. The town's old malt factory has been transformed into a modern cultural centre. Additionally, Ebeltoft is the capital of the National Park Mols Bjerge. In other words: There is a lot to see in Ebeltoft, and there are many exciting stories to be told.

This guided tour begins with a visit to the Frigate Jylland, which has its very own story in connection with the war in 1864. We continue with a walk in the cozy old cobbled streets with many charming half-timbered houses. Along the way, we visit the town's church and the old town hall, which towers over the town's old centre, Torvet. The walk ends at the city's new pride, the old malt factory, an exciting cultural meeting place for the citizens.

Entrance fee to the Frigate Jylland. Entrance to the Glass Museum only on special requests. A visit here will prolong the tour with 1½ hour.
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Experience Copenhagen Backstage: Go Behind the Scenes! A guided tour in Copenhagen's medieval city behind the classic tourist attractions.

Are you ready to experience Copenhagen from a different perspective? Forget all about the typical tourist spots – this guided tour through the medieval city takes us backstage.

We begin in front of the statue of Hans Christian Andersen, at Rådhuspladsen, City Hall Square, and immediately dive into Hans Christian Andersen's Copenhagen with Skt. Pederstræde, where we visit the "Hvide bibliotek", experience old courtyard environments, and along the way, you will hear the fascinating story of the "Porno war" which took place back in 1970.

We experience the soul of the city and its contrasts as we walk through the old entertainment district, pass quirky cafés and interesting galleries. In the cathedral, we greet  the sculpturer Thorvaldsen's beautiful Christ statue, and we visit the old university library with the prison for unruly students.

We pass the Rundetårn, the Round Tower, which once housed the Royal Book and Map Collection, and where Hans Christian Andersen was a frequent guest.

We experience modern Copenhagen and visit, among other places, the rooftop cinema at the Danish Film Institute.

Back on the street, we encounter authentic gems, such as Copenhagen's oldest pub. On Strøget, we cross the car-free oasis Gråbrødre Torv, filled with cosy spots and cafés.

On the final leg, we pass the legendary "Cafe Gl. Torv – Huset med det grønne træ", where Lenin had lunch with Danish socialists, before completing the tour back at City Hall Square.

This luxury food tour is made as a tasteful meal of all kinds of Danish foods. The tour will also include non-Danish food, but the main focus will be on food we Danes love. I promise you a fantastic food tour-experience!

Enjoy delicious bread, the Danish open-faced ryebread-sandwich "smørrebrød", gourmet-surprises and of course some of the world famous Danish pastry. And who can say no to tempting wine or beer from a great but small Danish brewery or some classic Danish elderflower drink – just to mention some of the expected highlights.

Stops on the tour and types of food may vary depending on opening hours, but it will at least have 7 different tasting-stops – so you're adviced to start your food tour on an empty stomach. The tour can be made either on foot or by bicycle. The tour starts and ends at the harbour of Vejle.

If you want to do it by coach I will find the best solution for you.

I am a true foodie who lives in Vejle and has worked as a guide since 2012.

An alternative to the luxery food tour can be this food tour in Vejle.

Aarhus is the perfect place for drinking beer. Come along on a guided tour to the local beer bars located around the city and get to know more about the thriving beer scene and breweries, which are rewriting the cultural scene of the city.

Do you know the difference between a stout, a porter and an IPA?

On this guided tour we will dive into the wonderful world of beers and get to know more about different beer styles and types. 

Aarhus was once the location for one of the biggest breweries in the country, a part of Aarhus now known as "Ceresbyen". We will also take a look into history and get to know more about the "remains" of the brewery.

Otherwise there will be plenty of opportunity to try different beers, as we will visit various beer bars. 

Let yourself be surprised by one of Denmark's coziest market towns, where half-timbered structures connect Faaborg's harbor to the city and the past to the present.

As you wander around the old alleyways of Faaborg, you quickly discover how incredibly comfortable you feel.

Beautiful half-timbered buildings, polished walls, and yellow bell towers—Faaborg has it all. Let me guide you through the beautiful streets and hear the story of how Faaborg survived numerous crises, why the old church tower still stands, and how Faaborg fits into a modern world that looks towards a future with tourism, sustainability, and opportunities.

Faaborg is rightly a town of Danish hygge.

Den Fynske Landsby, the Funen Village, is an open-air museum, where you can learn about living conditions and village life in Denmark in the 18th and 19th centuries.

This open-air museum for agriculture and rural life on Fyn was opened in 1946 and consists of almost 30 buildings, which have been moved here from all over Funen and meticulously rebuilt. This museum attempts to recreate an authentic village environment of the 18th and 19th centuries with clear social barriers reflected in the buildings: from the smallholder to the farmer and from the workhouse to the rectory and moreover the water mill, the windmill and finally the village school.

Den Fynske Landsby is situated in the beautiful woods near the forests Hunderup and Fruens Bøge, and the walk there is enjoyable in its own right, but you certainly get a deeper understanding if you visit the buildings and have a look inside. They are furnished with authentic pieces and kitchen utensils from the period.

On the outskirts of the village the 200 year old inn is open for business. During the season you can enjoy your tea or coffee in their beautiful garden and the restaurant stays open all year round.

A short introduction to a city on the water.

The tour will start outside CLAY Ceramics Museum, and we will follow the ceramic tiles around the city. During the guided walk we will make several stops at historical sites, enjoy the stunning views, and study some of the local efforts of adapting to the massive rainfalls that challenge the city with increasing climate change.

The tour will end at the entrance to CLAY Ceramics Museum.

A guided tour of the museum can be pre-booked or you can enjoy the lovely museum on your own.

On this city walk in Hasle, I'll tell you exactly what makes Hasle so attractive and why it's known as a a place you move to, not away from.

Amongst other things, I'll guide you to the old Town Hall and Church in Hasle, after which we'll walk in a historical rebellion's footsteps: the series of rebellions in 1658 that caused Bornholm's liberation from the Swedes.

Jens Koefoed, a merchant and military man from Hasle, priest of Rutsker Parish Poul Anker from Øster Hoby in Scania and the mayor of Hasle, Peder Olsen. These men are among the most famous from this town and all have given their names to ferries servicing Bornholm.

I'll also tell you about a bakers' son from Hasle, royal chamber singer (a distinguished opera singer) Vilhelm Herold, who didn't only achieve fame in Denmark but worldwide.

Along the way we'll see several interesting buildings and locations that have had great importance for Hasle, such as newly built areas and the possibilities for even more development.

"It's hard to be angry.", is the city's motto.

Svendborg is the pearl of South Funen, a vibrant harbour town which for centuries has stretched its "currents" out into the wider world and brought ideas home from distant shores.

On this guided walking tour, we delve into both the historic and the modern town, following the traces of seafaring, strong personalities and dramatic events that have shaped Svendborg as well as Denmark.

Along the way, you will encounter stories of pigs that helped build fortunes, merciful monks, courageous resistance fighters and committed communist dramatists who used the theatre to shake up contemporary society. We talk about the ragged proletariat as well as the powerful churches, and you will hear about the seafaring men who set out onto the open sea and the strong women who stayed behind and kept the town and families together.

We make our way from the harbour up into the town through atmospheric streets, passing the old warehouses along the famous quayside, from where ferries sail to the islands of the South Funen Archipelago: Drejø, Bjørnø, Skarø and Ærø. You will learn about the importance of shipping for Svendborg, about the shipyards and Frederiksøen, home to one of the world's leading repair yards for historic and preservation-worthy wooden vessels.

On our route, we visit "Mudderhullet" and the Træskibsbroen once the heart of Svendborg's medieval harbour, and every summer the gathering point for proud old ships taking part in "Fyn Rundt for Bevaringsværdige Træskibe". We also see the main square with the town's oldest preserved half-timbered house, Ane Hvides Gård, take in the sight of the "Gylletank", and step into the atmospheric Church of St Nicholas before continuing through the charming lanes that link the harbour with the town centre.

Throughout the walk, your guide weaves the local stories into the broader threads of Danish history and reveals how a "small" seafaring town like Svendborg has time and again left its mark far beyond South Funen.

Join me on a guided walk along Aarhus city's top attractions and let the anecdotes flow into your ears. 

• Would you like to hear the stories about formidable Vikings – the founders of Aarhus?
• Would you like to find out what is the secret ingredient to the famous Danish concept of happiness?
• How about the newest gossip from the Danish Royal Court?
• And finally: should I be worried that the complete strangers keep on smiling at me in the streets? Well, relax, you are in Aarhus, also known as the City of Smiles!

The tour covers the city's top attractions: Aarhus Cathedral – the biggest church in Denmark, the Latin Quarter – Aarhus city's oldest yet most vibrant district, the harbor – once purely industrial, today reborn as a home to the modern Danish architecture, the Church of Our Lady with a hidden treasure under its fundaments – the oldest still standing stone church in Scandinavia, ARoS – the modern art museum crowned with the greatest landmark of the city "Your rainbow panorama", the Viking Museum and many more. 

Please note: The Viking Museum is closed on weekends. The Church of Our Lady can be closed on some occasions due to the religious events.

Our city walk starts by the small river of Aros, from which the city has taken it's name.

From there I'll guide you via the old Viking wall towards the cathedral square, where past and present meet. Here, side by side there are monumental buildings and modern sculptures.

We continue along the medieval streets to the monastic area with the Church of Our Lady, before we in Vestergade pass the old grocer's stores on our way to "The Old City" an open-air museum, which we look at from the outside.

From here we'll walk back to ARoS which now is the new, modern museum of art, and further on to the city hall with its distinctive tower. We then return to our starting point by strolling along the riverside with its many cafes and restaurants.  

The little pictoresque town between the old ferries across Lillebælt got its name as it was the middle of three crossings (fart): Middelfart (Yes, the name sounds silly in English!)

The streets and the architecture testify the history of the charming coastal town from the Middle Ages till today. Real people and their stories are part of the tale. A small seafaring and agricultural settlement going through the age of industrialization.

The modern thriving town shows world class architecture and Scandinavia's very best museum of ceramic art, CLAY.