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Join an interesting city walk. Frederiksberg surrounded by the municipality of Copenhagen is something special and it has always been like that ever since it was a small village named Solbjerg, Sun Hill.

Bishop Absalon handed Solbjerg over to the Bishop of Roskilde; this is written on fountains at the square in front of Frederiksberg Gardens. Here you will be told about the area and we pay a visit to Frederiksberg Church and learn why it was built in the middle of the public attractions' area.

We continue the city walk through the Dutch Village, Hollænderbyen around the Town Hall and into the Gardens where we are going to visit the castle and the cisternes.

Now we are going to visit Bakkehuset, a home and meeting place for the intellectuals in the 19th century.

Back to Frederiksberg Alle and through the theatre district back to the main entrance of Frederiksberg Gardens. On our way I give you all the histories of what you see.

Join me on an exciting guided tour of Copenhagen. We'll investigate two of the most deadly battles in Denmark's history: the First Battle of Copenhagen, in Danish: Slaget på Reden and the Second Battle of Copenhagen.

We'll start the guided tour at Holmens Kirkegård, the Holmen Cemetery, where we'll see the monument dedicated to the fallen of the Danish Defense Line in the Battle of Copenhagen and afterwards we'll continue to Classens Have, a lovely garden where one of the most important attacks against the enemy took place. Afterwards we'll head towards what is left of the fortifications of Copenhagen, where the final but hopeless stand against the British took place during the Second Battle of Copenhagen before we walk the short distance to Østerport Station.

From Østerport we'll go by S-train to the city centre, where the bombs and rockets fell. We'll end the tour at the Church of Our Lady, the cathedral of Copenhagen. During the bombardment of Copenhagen its burning spire collapsed and fell through the roof. A fitting symbol of the futile Danish attempt to stay neutral while the great powers fought for supremacy in Europe.

Our tour begins at the open market place Torvehallerne near Nørreport station, where we'll enjoy a refreshment to get ready for our walk. This tour is best for small groups who desire a friendly, personal experience with their guide.

A short distance away, we'll cross Queen Louise's Bridge and the Copenhagen lakes, which formed part of the medieval city's old defensive walls and now provide city dwellers a highly valued recreational area.

On the other side, we'll explore the cool and multicultural Nørrebro district. You'll discover the colourful past of this working-class neighbourhood and also experience its hip and young culture.

After stopping at two attractive and beloved squares, each with its own character, we'll walk through a beautiful park-like cemetery to visit the resting places of world-famous philosophers, musicians, and authors.

There will be ample time to take photographs and we'll end at Queen Louise's Bridge. 

Copenhageners have always been something special. The king's influence on the city has truly made Copenhagen a metropolis in its own right. Yet, one cannot say that the city is particularly "Danish." It resembles a Greek polis or even ancient Rome more than anything else. And that is not at all surprising.

On this city walk, we will explore various kings' attempts to create a city filled with buildings and monuments, making it a Rome of the North.

We will look at everything from Eigtved's brilliant constructions to equestrian statues and frescoes on this guided tour through the Danish Rome of the 18th century.

On this tour, you'll savor iconic Danish open-faced sandwiches, discover the flavors of seasonal dishes, and indulge in sweet treats at the city's oldest confectionery.

Food is a universal language that brings people together while celebrating our unique identities. The best way to truly immerse yourself in a culture is through its cuisine.

Led by an expert guide, you'll uncover fascinating stories about how Danish food culture has evolved, shaped the city, and continues to influence daily life.

This 3-hour experience offers enough food to satisfy a full meal, making it a genuine immersive experience.

We will start the tour at Slotsholmen, see Christiansborg, the seat of the Danish parliament and discuss the historical relevance of the site for the Danish history.

I will show you the architectonical monuments of King Christian the IV, the arsenal and the old stock exchange, Børsen.

Thereafter we will have a look at the site of the royal shipyard on Bremerholm and the Church of Holmen. We will pass by the Royal Theatre and the Royal Academy of Arts and after that we will walk to Nyhavn. From Nyhavn we will continue towards Amalienborg, where we will have the chance to discuss the Danish monarchy and the Oldenborg and Glücksborg dynasties.

The guided tour includes also the statue of the Little Mermaid, the Round Tower and much more.

We meet by the cycling bridge by Rolighedsvej 23 for a 3 hours walk across the newly renovated park Nørrebroparken.

During the tour I focus on how to renovate a part of the city with social problems and a run down urban context. I will tell you about the political and economical strategy laid out by the municipality and the state.

Apart from the park we will see Superkilen by BIG, Mjølnerparken an "urban ghetto", the student housing "Nordbro". We end in "Sjakket" by BIG, which is a workshop initiative helping young people with social problems.

With your cooperation and experiences from your country we will discuss if urban renewal and beautification help in the struggle against poverty and social problems.

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.

Discover the beautiful mansions in Frederikstaden in Copenhagen on a nice stroll through Copenhagen. Today Frederiksstaden, named after King Frederik is part of central Copenhagen, but once it lay outside the centre.

From the parking house at Dronningens Tværgade we have an excellent view of the area.

When we come down we see the first mansion, Moltke's Palæ. From here we walk to Frederik's Hospital, today the Design Museum, Odd Fellow-, Dehn's- and Bernstorff's Mansions.

We continue to Frederik's Church and go inside so I can reveal its stormy history. After viewing the axis towards the equestrian statue we go to the square in front of the four mansions which today form the royal palace Amalienborg.

We continue our stroll around the area and end the tour in front of an atypical mansion built of limestone.

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.

Epidemics in Copenhagen – cholera, plague, typhus and the development of the city.

The year is 1853, and the first report of cholera is received by the authorities in Copenhagen. It is the start of another epidemic in the city, which has been hit by many different diseases throughout the ages, like plague, tuberculosis, polio and recently corona.