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I will talk about Sorø Akademi, which originally was the riches monastery in the north, owning great landmasses. The foundation of Sorø Akademi and how it has influenced the area both in past and present will be incorporated in my stories, and we will be walking along Sorø Lake – the biggest of the 3 connected lakes which surrounds the town.

My guided tour will start at Sorø Akademi, where I talk about the time when it was a monastery. After a guided tour in the astonishing garden by Sorø Akademi, where there are many special bushes and trees, we will be going for a beautiful walk along the banks of Sorø Lake. Finally, we will end up at the Church of Pedersborg, where we will be elevated and therefore have an impressive view over the 3 connecting lakes. From the Church we will also have a good view over some of the 5.000 hectars of forestry, farmlands and lakes, which is owned by the foundation of Sorø Akademi.

The guided tour can be combined with a visit in the monastery church, a boat-trip on Sorø Lake or a coffee-stop in Støvlet-Catherine’s house, where I will tell you about the lively mistress of King Christian VII.

Sorø has existed since 1142, where a monastery for the Blackfriars was built by the magnate Asser Rig. His son, Absalon, later handed it over to the White Monks, who were good estate managers. Sorø monastery's church was the north's biggest and richest monastic church in the middle ages and many kings are buried there.

In 1586 the beautiful monastery buildings were used to house the boarding school "Sorø Akademi". Today many of the students has returned to the town, where they contribute to a vigorous cultural environment.

We take a nice bike ride from Lejre to Roskilde, where we follow in the footsteps of the Vikings.

We take the train to Roskilde, with possibility of renting bicycles, if you do not already have your own bicycle. We go from Roskilde by train to Lejre, where the best landscape with Viking monuments is located. I'll tell the story of among other things Beowolf, as it unfolded here on the spot. When we come to Roskilde, we visit the Viking Ship Museum, where it is possible to sail on a real Viking ship and where you can also enjoy a Viking meal! If we have time, we go on a short city-walk in Roskilde, where we also have to drop off the bikes, if they are rented.

The story of Kronborg in Elsinore – the Castle of Shakespeare's Hamlet,  a special place in Danish history.

Northern Europe's largest Renaissance Castle stores some of the most amazing and disturbing stories.

Kronborg Castle was built to replace the old and outdated fortress Krogen, which had existed since Erik of Pomerania made Elsinore Denmark's second largest city in the 15th century. Kronborg is one of Northern Europe's most important Renaissance castles.

Kronborg holds a love story beyond all limits, as Frederik II build a whole wing for his beloved Sophie, so she could walk with dry shoes from her chamber to the church. 

For centuries, the castle's location, next to the Entrance of Øresund, gave Danish kings the power to control the shipping in Øresund and to collect the much hated "Øresundstold" a special tax for sailing through Øreund.

Fire, wars and shipwrecks are also part of Kronborg's history and stories worth listening to.

Kronborg is now on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød

I'll explain the exiting story about Frederiksborg Castle, where you also find the National Historical Museum of Denmark.

Let me show you around in the castle, where you will hear about 500 years of national history, told through the magnificent interiors and portraits of illustrious Danes.

Our tour ends in the beautiful baroque park which surrounds the castle. 

Beer is culture and no other place like in Denmark.

Experience the thriving Danish beer culture in one of the most happening districts of Copenhagen, Vesterbro. This is a guided tour which combines with trying great beer – from the traditional "brown bars" in this former working class neighborhood to ultra-hip "phantom breweries" that shows how gentrification has influenced a lot of Vesterbro as well. 

We will both walk and discover Vesterbro, but at a slow pace and with ample of time to talk and try good beer on the way.

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.

Learn about Denmark's colonial history and its influence on Copenhagen

Copenhagen has many buildings that are rooted in Denmark's colonial history and international trade. That is to say, Northatlantic, Eastern Asian and Caribbean trade. 

The Caribbean or West Indian trade focused mainly on slaves obtained in West Africa and employed in slave labour on the Caribbean islands.

Recently more interest has been shown for Denmark's colonial history: Especially for the country's role in the slave trade. That's the reason for two new statues in Copenhagen harbour. One of them is an official gift from a former Danish colony – The Virgin Islands – by the name of ''Freedom''. The other is an art-project named ''I am Queen Mary''.

Hear about the hidden stories held inside these old Copenhagen buildings.

This city walk can be combined in many ways, for example in combination with the permanent colonial exposition at the National Museum.

We'll meet at Christianshavn square and walk down to the former East Asian square at the harbour. From here we'll follow the harbour to Greenland's market square, crossing  Inderhavnsbroen (a bridge) to Nyhavn. From there we'll continue to Toldboden where ''I Queen Mary'' stands. We'll walk up to Amalienborg, where the royal family resides, and then back to Nyhavn and Kongens Nytorv, which is central in the story about the abolishment of slavery.

If you would prefer more focus on the racism involved in the slave trade, we can include Kastellet. Once an African chief was held prisoner there for enslavement, sale and murder of other Africans; a surprising account that reveals that the history surrounding the Transatlantic slave trade isn't as black-and-white as we might think.

Experience a fascinating journey in the beautiful city of Copenhagen following the traces of Carlsberg – the delicious Danish Beer. Come and feel the city's charm and get an inside view on history and the life of the locals.

We will explore the vibrant streets and squares rich in culture and traditions, and discover that fairytale charm of kings and royal palaces, mixed with the thriving pulse of this vibrant city and its residents.

All in the footsteps of Carlsberg – the signature beer of Denmark. We will discover the influence Carlsberg has had on the city. The Little Mermaid, museums and the botanical gardens are just part of its legacy. Let's join the locals and explore the city by bicycle.

Køge is a charming town with cobbled stones and old half-timbered houses. A town as old as this also holds a lot of stories.

I will meet you at the station and from here we will walk around the town. We will look at the beautiful old houses, while I will tell you about the history of the house and the dwellers through time. I will tell you about the brother in law, who owned the The Brother in Law's Farm, the witch of the Witches' Cellar and the White Lady of Richter's Farm.  

The tour also includes the oldest half-timbered house in Denmark, the oldest functioning town hall in Denmark, a visit in Sct. Nicolai Church, Køge Torv – Denmarks largest provincial square – and a visit at the harbour.

I will end the tour at either Køge Museum or the harbour as you request. 

With my background as a professional principal dramatic baritone (opera singer) and theatre historian I will guide you through the introduction of the Italian opera repertoire at the Royal Danish Theatre.

We will in general also look at certain important Italian operas, which seldom have been performed at The Royal Theatre and in Denmark at all. 

On certain dates it is also possible to get tickets for a guided tour at the Old Stage at Kongens Nytorv and at the New Opera House at Holmen. Each tour costs around 20 Euro and lasts 75 minutes, where you get the opportunity to go behind the stage curtain – and by guides from The Royal Theatre/Opera hear about the opera and the theatre's history.

In addition I will take you through Italian opera – especially the Verismo repertoire going through the operas Tosca and Andrea Chénier from a music historical perspective in relation to the political and social development in Italy from 1889 and upwards. So, if you love the Italian opera repertoire – this is the absolute right tour for you. 

Get to know the edible plants and gather a good portion for your own pots and pans.

Copenhagen Harbour is a garden of wild plants and berries. Some of them world famous like the Nordic Wasabi (Ditander) or Angelica, already known and appreciated by the Vikings.

Join me on a bicycle tour along Kalveboderne, the outer part of Copenhagen Harbour. During the tour I will tell about Danish food traditions and how the New Nordic Kitchen developed.

Bring with you food and something to drink.

On a 3 hour bicycle ride I tell you about the new and trendy Copenhagen.

We ride on the new cycle route "Havneringen", the harbour ring, through the new canal towns across bicycle bridges, including the "Slangen", the snake. We look at modern urban planning and Dutch-inspired buildings, and I talk about well-known foreign and Danish architects who have made their mark here and why.

We cycle from the citizen's house on Islands Brygge, through Islands Brygge, Nokken,
over the lock at Sjællandsbroen; through Sluse- and Teglholmen, Kalvebod Brygge, Blox, Havnegade, the Royal Theatre over the "Kissing Bridge" to the North Atlantic Brygge, along the waterfront to the former B&W grounds, across the new bicycle bridges "Circle Bridge" "Spider Bridge" at Langebro and finish at Harbour Park at Islands Brygge's civic house.

Along the way there will be stops, where I tell you about the town planning of each area and why it looks the way it does. There will be an opportunity to eat at the Citizens' House or at the street food stalls at the "Kissing Bridge".

If you want to experience modern Nordic urban planning and architecture up close, come along!

Just 15 years ago, the Århusgade neighbourhood in Nordhavn was a restricted area, enclosed by fences and checkpoints as part of Copenhagen's free port. Today, it stands as the city's latest example of modern harbour transformation.

This area has evolved based on a comprehensive plan from 2008, when the ideas of social, economic, and environmental sustainability were still emerging. During the tour, we'll explore the remarkable results of this forward-thinking development together.

Our tour will take you through some of Nordhavn's most innovative and iconic architectural landmarks, including Park & Play by JAJA Architects, Orienten by Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter, The Silo by COBE, Kanonhuset by Entasis, Portland Towers by DesignGroup Architects, and UN City by 3XN. We'll also enjoy a delightful pit stop at the beautiful Anderssen & Maillard bakery designed by Danielle Siggerud.

This guided tour offers a unique look at the cutting-edge designs shaping Copenhagen’s newest neighbourhood.

Do you want to know what a plant hunter is, do you want to use your senses and do you want to hear about "Dead Man's Finger"? Then join me on a guided tour of Haveselskabets Garden in Frederiksberg.

On the tour, I talk about the garden, its history and connection to Frederiksberg Castle. We meet at Frederiksberg Runddel, at the entrance to the garden, where I briefly tell about the garden's beginnings.

Then I take you around the garden, past its buildings and various garden spaces, while I talk about the ideas behind and highlight different plantings. We pass by the garden's parade house and get an insight into the cultural history of various plants.

If you want to expand the experience further, I can also guide you in Frederiksberg Garden.

Copenhagen is worldknown for its many green towers and spires, its beautiful harbourside and beautiful medieval town.

On this tour you will hear about how Copenhagen changed from a medieval city to an urban metropol during the last 150 years. On our way we will take a look at the oldest street in town, enter the lobby of one of the first skyscrapers in town and hear about how the harbourside transforms from industrial harbour to recreation these years. 

If you want to explore some of the newest areas in town, like Ørestaden, we can supply the tour by catching the subway to take a look at its large scaled buildings as well. This adds another hour to the tour.

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.