Guide in Odense, Jesper Kent
About me
I am an engaged historian from Odense, telling the story of the Funen capital in a lively manner through interesting anecdotes.
My name is Jesper. I am a journalist with a master's degree in history and religion, and I was born and raised in the city of Odense.
I tell the story of Odense in a lively and humorous manner. Through interesting anecdotes, I outline the major narratives of Denmark's third-largest city.
During my city tours, you will become acquainted with some of the city's most prominent personalities, such as Knud den Hellige, Claus Berg, Oluf Bager, Hans Christian Andersen, Ernst Gustav Lotze, and Richard Møller Nielsen.
My interests include history, religion, politics, social issues, football, literature, and culture. Through my many years of teaching children, young people, and adults, I have gained extensive experience in meeting people on their terms. This means I communicate at eye level with my guests.
As a guide, I am extremely service-minded. By nature, I am a calm person who meets my guests in a friendly and attentive mann
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Guides the following tours
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Odense, Vollsmose Housing District
Vollsmose is a much discussed and beautiful district in Odense. Visit and judge for yourself. Does the media give the right image
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Brandt's - from Thriving Industry to Cultural Centre
Explore a former industrial area in the heart of Odense now a cultural centre. Quite a story from child labor to present days students
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Violent Liberation of Odense
The day of liberation from the occupying German Forces, 5th May 1945 became a bittersweet day for Odense
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In the Footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen
City walk with all the stories about places connected to the fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen's life in Odense
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Guided Tour Through New Odense - Culture, Music and Renewal of a City
Meet old and new in a changing city. Classical and modern music, houses for music and shows and a town that wants to be a city
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A guided tour on the Odense Tramway
This is the story about the tram of Odense - from when the project was just a crazy idea and all the way up to the opening in 2022
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Downtown Odense - from busy street to urban city centre
Discover how the gigantic work with a new city centre in Odense has come to life. Hear the fascinating tales and grand dramas
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City walk in Odense - Old and Modern
What did Odense look like 500 years ago? What role did it play in Denmark's history? Find out more on this city walk
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Medieval and Renaissance Odense
Experience a knowledgeable and dedicated guide tell about Medieval and Renaissance Odense including a few stories
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Historical walking tour Odense World War II
Experience Odenses dramatic role during the occupation through stories of resistance and courage
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Odense, past and present
Experience Odense's past, see where Hans Christian Andersen grew up, and learn more about the city as a modern metroplis today
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Merchant Oluf Bager's Life in Odense
Hear the captivating story of one of the wealthiest merchants in Denmark in the 1500s and 1600s Odense. Restaurant is named after him
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Port of Odense - the extended tour from industrial past to modern present
The Port of Odense from a worn out industrial neighbourhood to a prosperous area housing, the new habour bath and culture
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The wild journey of Odense: From hick town to modern city
Massive urban development has changed Odense forever. Get the big story here - and try a ride on the tram
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Hans Christian Andersen - Fairy Tale Sculptures in Odense
Explore the city of Odense by following the trail of Hans Christian Andersen's lovely fairytale sculptures. Suitable for children
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Ghettos arise, ghettos exist, ghettos perish
Ghettos arise, ghettos exist, ghettos perish
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Historical walk in Odense - The Immigrants
Join us for an explosive city walk, where we'll hear about vengeful and powerful queens, imperial prisoners of war, and much more
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Odense Å River tour from Munkemose to Den Fynske Landsby
A day out boating and walking in the company of an enthusiastic guide, see Odense River and the Funen Open Air Village
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Look up, look down - get to know your town
Book this guided tour to enjoy Odense from a rare perspective and find the interesting and subtle details only few notice
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Take a boat down-river and up again
We'll take a boat from Munke Mose til Fruens Bøge on Odense River. Guided tour and games
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Guided Tour and Boating on Odense River in the Wake of H C Andersen
Nice two hour tour of Odense includes Boating on the river. Hans Christian Andersen theme. Very suitable for groups with small children