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“Working-Class Copenhagen: The story of Industrial Era and former Red Light district"

The tour lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes
Available in English

Description

I'm Bahadir, guru of Copenhagen! And yes i am local, born in Copenhagen and still lives in Copenhagen where i have lived my entire life and see the change of the Copenhagen from the 90´s where Copenhagen was not popular as today, and where families tried to get out of.
I am very interested in history and will show you the industrial area and working class of Copenhagen in particular the "Istedgade" which was famous for being "Red Light" area of Copenhagen and bring you to the new modern part called "Carlsberg Byen" from the world danish famous beer brand.
Join to see the raw Copenhagen!

 

Key stops include: 

  • Copenhagen Central Station
  • Istedgade & Halmtorvet
  • The old Meatpacking District (Kødbyen)
  • Skydebanegade’s iconic housing blocks
  • Enghave Plads & Sorte Hest pub (outside only)


 

What we’ll explore: 

  • The rise of Copenhagen’s working class during the industrial revolution
  • Istedgade’s rebellious reputation – from red-light past to cultural rebirth
  • The Meatpacking District: slaughterhouses, unions, and urban renewal
  • Life in early social housing and the dreams of better conditions
  • Hidden stories of resistance, resilience, and radical change

Bahadir
Guide: Bahadir
Guiding since 2025
I am born and raised in Copenhagen where i still live and really want to show parts of my city outside of the centrum to show a differet history and how the city has evolved from past to today.

4 stops
1 hour and 30 minutes
Meeting point:HovedbanegårdenCome into the main train station of Copenhagen at the center there is a watch where i will wait for you with a brown hat.Open in Google Maps
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Outside visit
Meatpacking DistrictOne of the most important areas of the industrial era in Copenhagen and also a important venue today is "Kødbyen" or as translated to english - Meat Packaging District
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Outside visit
istedgadeWe will walk through one of the most important street in the Industrial era of Copenhagen.
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Outside visit
EnghaveparkenSee the park and get the feeling of everyday life of the Copenhagers.

“Working-Class Copenhagen: The story of Industrial Era and former Red Light district"


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