Hans Christian Andersen, Søren Kierkegaard and Copenhagen

The tour lasts 2 hours

Available in English

Description

H C Andersen and Søren Kierkegaard are two amongst maybe five best known Danish persons ever. Who were they and how was their Copenhagen in 1800-1870? Book this tour now and get acquainted with the inner life of Danish Culture as they still influence contemporary Danish Culture.

We start at the town hall at “Rådhuspladsen”. We take a look at the statue of H C Andersen and hear about his life and fairytales.

We continue along H C Andersen’s Boulevard and take a peek into Tivoli and hear about irs’ inspirations from H C Andersen.

We then walk to St Petri’s Church and Vor Frue church. Then we stop at Kierkegaard’s home on Nytorv.

We then walk to : “Agnete and the seaman” in the canal and at the stork fountain. We hear about these tellings of H C Andersen.

We walk down the the statue of Søren Kierkegaard in “bibliotekshavnen”. We hear about his life and his philosophy. And we end at “den sorte diamant”.

Also we hear about the connection between Søren Kierkegaard and H C Andersen.

Book this tour now and get to know the inner life of Danish culture.

Guide: Jóhannes

PRO

Guiding since 2023

Hi, I'm Jóhannes! I am 52 years old, I was born in Faroe Islands, but I live now in Copenhagen on my 12th year in the beauties of this wonderful city. I love traveling and meeting other travelers. A hug!

6 stops

1.9 km walking

2 hours

Meeting point:Copenhagen City HallI will stand at the main entrance at the townhall (rådhuset). I wear a cap with Chicago printed on it. (Do not follow the streetnumber completely but my direction and the pin on the map)Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Vestergade

Outside visit

Sankt Petri Kirke

Outside visit

Nytorv

6 stops

1.9 km walking

2 hours

Outside visit

Vestergade

Outside visit

Sankt Petri Kirke

Outside visit

Nytorv

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Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Accepts bookings of up to 20 people.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.