Vesterbro, a vibrant urban enclave bursting with color and creativity. As we stroll through its streets, we’ll uncover fascinating tales of the area’s rich history and the multicultural mix of people who calls Vesterbro home.
Duration: 1 time og 45 min.
Starting location: Halmtorvet 9
Ending location: Enghave Parken
The Cozy Christmas Tour
Information
EXPERIENCE COPENHAGEN AT CHRISTMAS
Christmas in Copenhagen is something truly special. Join us on a cozy Christmas city walk and experience Copenhagen from a new perspective, free from gift panic and long to-do lists! See, smell, and experience Copenhagen at Christmas with a guided tour down the narrow, festive streets, and hear the story behind our many Christmas traditions! When did people start bringing fir trees into their living rooms? What were Christmas games like in the 1700s? Where does Santa Claus really come from? Why did people sleep on the floor on Christmas Eve? Hear the fun and surprising stories of Danish Christmas traditions, from the Vikings' winter solstice to Christmas as we know it today.
QUIZ ON CHRISTMAS SONGS AND MULLED WINE BREAK
“Meet” songwriter Peter Faber, whose song became a classic, Grundtvig who was highly skeptical of the Christmas tree, and the man behind the enduring hit "Jul’ det’ cool": MC Ejner. Test your trivia knowledge as we delve into nostalgia and compete on Christmas calendars over the years. On this cozy city walk through Copenhagen, you’ll also learn more about Christmas cards, Christmas seals, Christmas food, and Christmas hearts. Join us for a Christmas city walk and experience Copenhagen during the holidays like never before.
CHRISTMAS FOOD AND BAKING
Do you eat duck, pork roast, or kale stew? During Christmas, there is an endless array of dishes and baked goods we feel are essential to the season. How were peppernuts originally baked, and why did people start caramelizing potatoes? On this city walk, we’ll also talk about risalamande, decorative bread, and the traditional open sandwiches.
Popular tours and activities
Let yourself be inspired by other stories
Dragør: A Historic Fishing Village Tour
A half-day tour to Dragør will introduce you to the rich history, including the herring trade, piloting, and much more. Along the way, your guide will provide historical insights. On the tour you will see the bridge to Sweden.
Duration: 4 hours
Starting location: At your hotel
Ending location: At your hotel
Jewish heritage tour by car or bus
Explore Copenhagen’s rich Jewish history through a vehicle tour. Uncover the presence of Jews in Denmark, Gain profound insights into the extraordinary tale of how 99% of Denmark’s Jewish population was rescued during World War II.
customer testimonials
Meet some of our happy and satisfied customers