Guide Service in Copenhagen
There is so much to experience in Copenhagen. That is why the slogan Wonderful Copenhagen suits so well.
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Copenhagen for First Time Visitors
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 by a guide who has done more than 1500 tours.
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Jewish Copenhagen
This city walk of Copenhagen will tell the story of the Jewish community in Denmark – from the 1500s till today
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An Archaeological Journey through Copenhagen
Archaeology in Copenhagen, from past to present – let man become alive
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Nørrebro Guided Tour
Join me on a visit to the melting pot of Nørrebro a fascinating quarter of Copenhagen – working class to a trendy culture melting pot
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The Stench of Cow Dung Mixed with Upper Middle Class
Listen to the story of why the walls litterally were soaked with cow dung in the homes of the Copenhageners in the 1800s
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Copenhagen's Oldest Active Cemeteries
Holmen's and Garnison's Cemeteries in Østerbro
Holmen's and Garnison's cemeteries are located close to Østerport Station and they're the oldest active cemeteries in Copenhagen – respectively from 1666 and 1671. Originally they were dedicated to the military and navy, serving as place of rest many an admiral and general. Even regular soldiers are buried here – and it might be a bit overwhelming, but these cemeteries are also home to several mass graves from the Battle at Reden (1801) and the war of 1864.
But there isn't just war here. Many known politicians, musicians and actors lie peacefully in these flower-covered cemeteries.
The chapels also boast of a lot history. The somewhat humble chapel at Garnison's contains a dark history related Nazi Germany. Holmen's chapel was originally a Norwegian stave church!
The cemeteries can be visited individually or in combination, since they're located at very short distance from eachother. The walk is amazingly beautiful, since these cemeteries are park-like areas with large trees and ample benches.
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A Journey Through the History of Copenhagen
Join me on a journey through Copenhagen's history, starting where it was established as a fishing and trading village
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Walk from Rådvad Inn to Tårbæk Marina
No matter what season this is a favourite walk that always leaves you with many impressions
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Three Palaces in North Zealand
Guided coach tour from Copenhagen to three royal gems in North Zealand: Kronborg, Frederiksborg, and Fredensborg Palace
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The Best of Frederiksberg
Frederiksberg attracted royals and celebrities since the 1600's. Learn why on a stroll in and around the lovely Frederiksberg Gardens
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Edible Plants along Copenhagen Harbour
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.
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Vesterbro, Slaughter Houses, Carsberg and the New Labour Areas
To have made a lucky hit. That saying is in Danish to shoot the parrot, see where we have got the saying from
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The Palaces and Castles of North Zealand – Royal North Zealand
Experience the unique castles on a coach tour around the king's North Zealand. Beautiful nature and a lovely day out of Copenhagen
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Christian 4th and His Buildings
King Christian the 4th, the biggest contractor in Danish history. See his buildings on city walk in Copenhagen and be impressed
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The Medieval Town Copenhagen where Absalon Built His City
City walk in the footsteps of Bishop Absalon. Hear about the transformation of Copenhagen from villlage into a town with influence
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Copenhagen Through the Eyes of Hans Christian Andersen
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.
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Streets and Squares in Copenhagen; Names Reveal Stories
Come and get to know the hidden squares of the Danish capital by a guided tour in special streets in Copenhagen
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October 1943 – Danish Jews were Rescued Via Gilleleje
A unique account of how Danish Jews survived. Explore Gilleleje at the tip of Zealand: a 3 hour tour from Copenhagen
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Denmark – a Design Nation
Here is your chance to get a unique insight into the Danish top quality furniture design and designers of furniture
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Walk the Ramparts around Christianshavn
The centre Copenhagen has hidden pearls with untamed nature: the ramparts along the Christianshavn canal and around Christiania
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In the Name of Love
Are you on your honeymoon? Or do you have a soft spot for love stories both the tragic and sad ones and the happy ever afters? Or do you want to know more about wedding traditions in Denmark?
Join me on this city walk in the old streets of Copenhagen where we pass by many beautiful areas and buildings in the old city centre.
At the cathedral of Copenhagen, the Church of Our Lady, Vor Frue Kirke in the Latin Quarter of old Copenhagen, you will learn about the wedding traditions in Denmark. Where does the word Polterabend which is the Danish word for a Hen's or Stag night originate from and why should the grooms new purchased socks be ripped apart at the wedding party?
We continue down the cobbled streets where you get introduced to some of the love stories which has taken place here in our old city. You will hear about the famous king Christian 4th and all his wives and mistresses as well as the story of the princess Leonora Christine who ended her life imprisoned in Blåtårn – The Blue Tower in Copenhagen.
We will end the tour at Christiansborg, today's Parliament but once the Castle of Copenhagen. Standing in the shadows at the nearby Royal Stables and the Royal Theatre the story of Johan Struensee and Caroline Mathilde will be unfolded. The couple spent their last night together here before they were forever separated. This fascinating love story between the Queen Caroline Mathilde – married to the crazy king Christian 7th and the royal private Doctor Struensee has been filmed with the title A Royal Affair, in 2012. On this city tour you will see the real historical buildings and surroundings for this love affair!
Join this special tour where the buildings in old Copenhagen come alive and tell you the most amazing and tragic stories – all in the name of love!
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New and Old Architecture in Copenhagen
Join me on a walk towards Copenhagen's many green spires and towers, a new skyscraper and the medieval town
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Copenhagen, the City With Towers
Meet the citizens during a city walk around Copenhagen and experience the past of the city. A tour which gives an allround impression
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The Story of Danish Jewry. By Bus from Copenhagen to Gilleleje
A guided tour dedicated Danish Jewry. Immigration from the Netherlands in the 1600s to modern life living with terrorism as a fact
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Cool Nørrebro
Our tour begins at the open marketplace Torvehallerne, where we'll meet for a story-filled walk through cool, multicultural Nørrebro
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"The Danish Girl" Hollywood Film on Location in Copenhagen
Guided tour in Copenhagen. The film tells about a Danish painter Gerda Wegener and her life with her husband Einar Wegener, an artist himself.
He was transsexuel and changed his identity into the woman Lili Elbe. The film describes the changes not only for Einar but also for Gerda, who had to say farewell to the man she married and to become a close friend to Lili.The film tells about ther lives in Copenhagen during the 1920's and we will follow in their footsteps on this city walk and listen to the story.
Guided tour for groups.
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A Tale of Two Cathedrals – from Copenhagen to Roskilde and Lund
Explore the two fantastic cathedrals of Roskilde and Lund on a coach tour from Copenhagen
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The Best Beer Bars in the Old City of Copenhagen
A school of beer and the story of the beer revolution – while you visit the best beer bars in Copenhagen
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Søren Kierkegaard's Copenhagen
City walk focusing on the philosopher Soren Kierkegaard's Copenhagen and life in Copenhagen in the 1800s
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Hiking Copenhagen
Put on your hiking shoes, and join an exciting long walk through Copenhagen's green areas and secret spaces
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City Walk in the Bridge District Nørrebro
Nørrebro is a wonderful multicultural area of Copenhagen.
Here you will find the famous cemetery for many famous Danish persons, such as Hans Christian Andersen and Søren Kierkegaard. This city walk will also show you the differencies within the many people living in Nørrebro.
Nørrebro is an old "hyggeligt" working class area, twisted with people from other countries such as the Middel East, Latin America and Africa.
The tour will show you nice places on the way to the cemetery, but the places also have dramatic stories with youth rebellion in 1970's and 1980's and recistance during WW2.
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The Legacy of Carlsberg
Explore the vibrant streets and discover the fairytale charm of this thriving city and its residents. All in the footsteps of Carlsberg
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Oriental Footprints in Copenhagen
How Danish is Copenhagen? Join this guided city walk and see where a lot of inspiration has come from
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Experience the Golden Age of Danish Art and Culture
Explore the aera of the sculptor Thorvaldsen, the fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen and the philosopher Søren Kierkegaard
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Tour of the Neoclassic Copenhagen
A tour of Copenhagen looking at the beautiful buildings you can miss, when shop displays catch your attention
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Beer Walk in Historic Copenhagen – Tastings at Three Beer Bars
Taste you way through the beer city of Copenhagen with an expert beer guide.
I will tell you the fascinating story about the history of Danish beer. The first brewery in Danmark, Kongens Bryghus, The Royal Brewery, the first brewery of Carlsberg and the ramparts of the town, where the beer matured, are some of the stories about beer and Copenhagen.
The beer walk includes the story about the recent Danish beer revolution. We will make stops at three craft beer bars in the old town. The bars excel in a great selection of beer types at the higest level of quality.
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Contrasts in Copenhagen's South Harbour
Bicycle tour where you visit and experience Copenhagen's alternative and contrasting South Harbour by the sea
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Copenhagen and the Wars Against Britain
A different walk through Copenhagen: Learn about the wars with Britain and how they left the city of Copenhagen in ruins
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Copenhagen Highlights
The Little Mermaid, Amalienborg Palace, the Cathedral, the New Harbour integrated in one walk; the best way to experience Copenhagen
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Walk the West Rampart around Greater Copenhagen
Join a relaxed and peaceful walk along the old western fortifications, once built as the biggest building project in Denmark
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Beautiful Mansions in Copenhagen's Frederiksstad
On this city walk you will see some of the beautiful mansions in Frederikstaden in Copenhagen. Today part of central Copenhagen, once outside the centre.
We start the walk at the parking house at Dronningens Tværgade; from here 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, go inside where I can talk to you about 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 Amalienborg Palace. We stroll around the area and end the tour in front of an atypical mansion, since it is built of limestone.
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Guided hike in Dyrehaven
A wonderfull hike throughnaturepark Dyrhaven, where we will pass by the Eremitage castle, outdoor scene, Ulvedalene and perhaps Bakken
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Holmen – Former Naval Area with a New Life
A beautiful walk in the old naval area filled with military history and old architecture transformed for new purposes
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Tour of the Sound (Øresund) by Coach. Copenhagen and Southern Sweden
In this tour around the Sound (Øresund), we'll experience the streets of Copenhagen, Malmoe and Lund
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Bicycle Tour in the New And Trendy Copenhagen
Experience architecture on a bicycle tour in Copenhagen. See where and get to know why the architects have chosen their buildings
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Beer and other stories in Copenhagen. Diversity of the Vesterbro district
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.
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Frederiksberg, a Village in Copenhagen
Green areas, theatres, cafes, pubs, and beautiful avenues, the district in Copenhagen that has it all – get to know why
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City Walk Copenhagen, History of Denmark Through the History of Its Capital
This guided tour of Copenhagen will give you the history of Denmark through some of Copenhagen's historical sights
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Vikings in Copenhagen, Lejre, Roskilde
Experience the wonderful world of the Vikings on Zealand
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Best Beer Bars Nørrebro – Copenhagen
Beer bars are numerous at Nørrebro. We will visit the best of the bars and taste the beer revolution
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Horror in the Old City of Copenhagen
A city walk in the name of horror and cruelty in the 18th century.We start our tour at The City Square, Rådhuspladsen, where the western city gate Vesterport once stood and was the gateway to the old walled city of Copenhagen.We continue towards Copenhagen University from the 15th century and Vor Frue Square. The anatomical theatre was located here and the executed criminals were handed over to the professors at the University who tried to understand the mystery of the human body.We walk to the City Hall and to the place where the different executions and punishments took place. Still today it's possible to see the remnants of this building. Hear about the men working in this field – bødlen og natmanden – the executioner and his fellow. You will get an insight to how life was for the people living in Copenagen in the 18th century and how law and order was upheld.At this city tour you will also hear about the Great Plague – called the Black Death and the methods that were used in finding a cure for this terrible disease that changed Copenhagen's demography drastically.You will also hear about the two huge fires in 1728 and 1795 that forever changed how the city looked!Finally you will hear one of the most tragic and horrific love stories taken place in Copenhagen in the 18th century!Welcome on this special city tour which gives you an insight to the horror and cruelty of the past! -
Mindelunden and Ryvangens Natural Park
Exciting city walk in natural park with amazing nature and rich military history
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Colonial Denmark and the Slave Trade
See and hear Copenhagen's colonial history, with focus on the slave trade.
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Beer in Copenhagen
Beer, Copenhagen and hygge! Beerwalk focusing on the delicious beverage which Denmark export all over the world – have a taste
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Danish Design – Past, Present, Future
Great Danish furniture designs such as Kaare Klint, Hans Jorgen Wegner, Børge Mogensen, Finn Juhl, Arne Jacobsen, Poul Kjaerholm
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Parks and Former Fortifications in the Heart of Copenhagen
Langelinie – Eastern Park "Østre Anlæg" – the Botanical Gardens – Rosenborg Castle – the King's Garden – the Armed Forces Historic Housing Complex "Nyboder" – Kastellet – Langelinie
This walk starts and ends at the pier of Langelinie. We walk through some of the parks that used to be part of the ramparts that surrounded and protected the old city of Copenhagen. Today the remnants are very clearly visible on a map, and one is the Botanical Gardens with beautiful greenhouses, lakes and plants at many ground levels. Here, the most vicious fighting between Danes and Swedes took place, during the Assault on Copenhagen of 1659.
On the way back we cross Rosenborg Castle, the barracks of the Royal Guard and the King's Garden, a small but very popular park for recreational activities such as picnics and sunbathing. We walk through "Nyboder", the Armed Forces Historic Housing Complex with its charming yellow townhouses dedicated to people serving the navy or military forces. We finish with a walk around "Kastellet", – which still holds part of the military administration, and is one of the most well preserved examples of 17th-18th century fortifications in Europe. From the top of the ramparts we have a fine view over the busy harbour as well as the city, and we can enjoy the fine old red buildings.
If time allows – and the church is open – we will stop to take a look. Shortly after we are back at the cruise ships pier.
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Copenhagen Among the Kings – Foot and Bike Tour
Main sights of the inner city of Copenhagen by foot and bicycle. The jewels of Copenhagen
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The Castle of Copenhagen, Center of Power – a Journey Through 900 Years
An exciting city walk through 900 years of history. Christiansborg, royal residence and parliament
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Royal Copenhagen Tour – City Walk and Rosenborg Castle
Experience the beautiful Rosenborg Castle and visit the Danish Crown Jewels – combined with a city walk to Amalienborg Palace
Copenhagen - guided tours
Copenhagen is full of some of the biggest attractions in Denmark. It's only natural being the capital, but have you heard of them all?
The palaces Christiansborg, Rosenborg and Amalienborg you have probably heard of. But how well do you know other attractions such as Frederiksstaden, Christiania, Vesterbro, Nørrebro or Østerbro, which in their own rights are also attractions.
A city tour with a guide is an obvious choice if you want to get the most out of your trip to Copenhagen and want to get to know the capital's unknown districts and surprises. Together with your guide, you can also visit the well-known sights in the city centre. Which do you want to visit, the city's in-places or the hip districts? Are you more into the historic sights such as the Marble Church or Amalienborg?
Explore it all with a guide, regardless of whether you are a small family or a larger group from a tour operator. A guided tour is always a good activity for groups, whether small or large.
Copenhagen offers many exciting themes for guided tours. How about a city tour focusing on Copenhagen's history, a delicious food tour or an architectural tour. All great subjects. Nature walks or a bicycle tour are also relevant activities in Copenhagen, with or without a guide. A coach tour is a good way to get the first general introduction as a tourist in Copenhagen. Our guides provide many good suggestions for a suitable excursion for you and your group. You can also let us at the office help organize a guided tour according to your dream or needs and we can also assist with finding the right guide in Copenhagen for you. First though take a look at all our good suggestions for guided tours yourself. Find some inspiration to find the right solution for your guests.
Guided tours in Copenhagen
Copenhagen has so many options. Something hip and modern - something quite traditional and the whir of history and royalty. If you want to discover and explore Copenhagen, a guided city tour is a really good start.
Meet a local who know the best stories and places
Today, Copenhagen's harbour is an attractive and popular place to explore. The harbour forms a recreational area with its own charming atmosphere. Whether you go on a tour from Nyhavn or perhaps end your tour there, it doesn't really matter, as long as you allow yourself plenty of time to experience the atmosphere. Once Nyhavn was a sneaky quarter, today it is fashionable. However, note that the famous pubs Shanghai and Kahyt are still located in Nyhavn - just as they were back in the days, before the area became hip and fashionable.
In this part of Copenhagen you also have a number of the museums such as the Glyptoteket and the Statens Museum for Kunst - both artmuseums and on the list of the top ten attractions in Copenhagen, for those who like museums. If you appreciate other attractions to museums Amalienborg and Tivoli are probably more up your street.
A relaxing way to experience the city is from the waterfront. A harbour tour with one of the canal boats is a good option if you want to quickly become familiar with many of the city's beautiful sights from a different angle and the harbour guides have a lot of good information for you about the city as seen from the sea and the canal.
It is a different experience to walk the Slotsholmen or in historic Copenhagen, north and east of Christiansborg. Or in Frederiksstaden with royal Amalienborg and the Marble Church. If your are short of time, a guided city tour is the best way to get to know the city and its stories.
Copenhagen - a historic city
A taste of Copenhagen's whirlwind of history: The year is 1658. Copenhagen, Denmark's capital, since the mid-15th century. A city with its royal castle on Slotsholmen, the country's political and cultural centre for centuries. The city is besieged. This last piece of Copenhagen is all that Sweden still has to conquer. The last battle was to be fought in Kastellet. The king would die in his nest - a famous Danish royal quote. Imagine how the citizens must have felt.
Kastellet – Copenhagen's famous fort
Kastellet is still there. Today it counts as a sight. If you really want to feel the history, you must allow yourself to let a guide accompany your tour.
Kastellet is located in the northern part of the city's old harbour, and from here there is a view of the most photographed Danish work of art. One of the biggest tourist attractions in Copenhagen: The Little Mermaid.
Kastellet is an attraction and worth a visit in its own right, and it holds a dramatic history.
Autumn at the time of the Gøngehøvdingen, a Danish military outlaw, and all of Denmark is occupied by the well-trained and war-accustomed soldiers of the Swedish king Karl X Gustav. Quite right, all of Denmark, because in the rest of the kingdom most resistance has ceased. Only Copenhagen is not occupied. But the city is surrounded by the superior troops of the Swedish king and it is difficult to get supplies by sea to the Copenhageners so that they can survive. Winter is near, and when the Øresund freezes over, they can no longer recieve supplies. The soldiers do what they can to strengthen the city's defenses and fortifications and to train Copenhagen's citizens how to defend themselves.
It is far from a given fact that the city's defenders will be able to withstand a heavy Swedish attack. King Frederik III is prepared to fight to the end. If it comes to that, Kastellet is set to be the site of the last battle before Denmark is finally defeated and disappears from the map.
On the morning of 11 February 1659, the attack comes and it is all or nothing for King Frederik III and for the kingdom. Since you are just now reading about Denmark's capital, not about Sweden's largest provincial city, you already know how things went on that day.
The many sights in Copenhagen
Just west of Kastellet is Østerbro, and just west of Østerbro is Nørrebro - which is probably the most multicultural, cool, trendy, alternative multi-cultural neighborhood in Copenhagen. It takes approximately 45 minutes to walk the distance. Along the way you pass sights such as Rosenborg, where the crown jewels are on show, Statens Naturhistoriske Museum, the State Museum of Natural History, the Botanical Garden with the palm house and Queen Louise's Bridge. Finally, there is the cemetary Assistens Kirkegaard, which today is a most beautiful park as well as the final resting place for a some famous Danes such as: Hans Christian Andersen, Søren Kierkegaard, Niels Bohr, the painter C. W. Eckersberg and many, many others.
There are so many stories to tell, so many different sights and routes through the city that it can seem completely unmanageable. But the guide ensures that you see all the sights and attractions en route – no matter where in Copenhagen.
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