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Sustainability Archives - Copenhagen This Way
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Four new bridges has changed Copenhagen harbour from industrial area to a residential and cultural hotspot. Copenhagen Harbour has now become the largest ” Park” in the city. So join us on a 13 km cycling route around the harbour circle and discover the sights. We cross bridges and pass the ” Wave”, South Harbour and ” Nokken “. On our trip we will pass innovative architecture and unfold the story about the Capital from Heering trade to street food.
Heering trade and stalls
Copehagen and heerings are closely connected, because through centuries the harbour was the nerve of the city. Trade and transport provided work and fortunes for the folks living here. In the medieval era the large heering markets in the Baltics, were the center for salesmen and merchant ships.
Harbour Bath and Maritime Gardens
Today old industrial areas like Islands – & Kalvebod Brygge have been transformed into exclusive residential neighbourhoods. By the ” Wave” experimental underwater gardens grow seaweed and mussels. The harbour water is so clean and the locals love taking a dip in the fresh water even in wintertime !
As promised we stop at the Circle Bridge and explain the thoughts behind the architecture designed by artist Olafur Eliasson. On the ride along the canal we pass “Nokken” , an area with its own atmosphere and feel. Because Copenhagen is undergoing so much change, it is very common to have state of heart architecture next to self-made dwellings. In the southend we make a stop at Alfred Nobels Bridge taking in the view of the harbour. Now, we still haven’t been pass all the bridges, so we continue our way to the famous Bicycle Snake and Brygge Bridge. At Krøyers Place we talk about sustainable constructions and ecolabelled buildings.
So come along and feel the life by the water and if you wish to see the harbour from the waterside, we can rent a boat and make it into sailing tour.
https://new.copenhagenthisway.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Harbourring.jpg480640Tanja Smedhttps://new.copenhagenthisway.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/logo-large.pngTanja Smed2019-11-26 12:19:142020-01-10 11:33:18Tour de Harbour Circle – bike along Copenhagen waterfront
Have you spent all day inside a conference centre in Copenhagen? Do you long to see something else than the inside of a conference room You need to stretch your legs and try our conference tour! Come and join us on a guided walking tour and explore the best sights and hidden gems of the city before dinner to work up your appetite for dinner and the attractions of Copenhagen.
We will tell you the riveting stories of the local history and also give you an impression of everyday life in the green capital of Denmark. If you like competition we can divide you into groups and do fun teambuilding activities like quizzes, tastings or scavenger hunt.
These tours are also possible to do on a bike – call or write for more information.
Green Living in Copenhagen – A city of sustainability
Jump on the metro and join us on a tour with emphasis on green urban planning, cutting edge architecture and sustainability. We begin our tour in the neighbourhood called Ørestad, an area that emerged in the early nineties, and is known for their green profile. First stop is Bella Center Station , where a general introduction to the area and its history will be unfolded.
The innovative duo Bjarke Ingels and Julien de Smedt (PLOT architects) are the forces behind the spectacular apartment blocks ” The Mountain” & ” VM Houses”. Hear about their sources of inspiration, ideas about sustainability and their love of mountains!
Up-cycling at Copenhagen Towers Hotel
Second stop is at Ørestad Station where we will experience the cool oasis in the lobby of Hotel Copenhagen Towers. They have taken up-cycling to a whole new level, by using recycled building materials like concrete remains, old car tyres and old sails in the decorating of this hotel.
The Savannah and the 8-House
From Vestamager station – the final frontier – we pass an unusual retirement home and enjoy the breathtaking view over ” The Savannah ” on Amager Common. Experience the contrast between grazing cows and the award winning apartment complex the 8-house, designed by our superstar architect Bjarke Ingels.
Christianshavn and Krøyers Place
The tour continues to Christianshavn, where a change of location from new sharp architecture, meets old Copenhagen.
We tell about the transition from an industrial harbour to a playground for the locals, where enjoying citylife means a swim in the canals.
Old and new architecture go hand in hand in this old part of Copenhagen. We end the tour by the inner harbour bridge, where you can enjoy something to eat and drink from The Bridge street food kitchen – or in one of the many cafes around Nyhavn.
Did you know that the water in Copenhagen Harbour is clean enough to swim in?
Would you like to taste honey produced by more than 1.00.000 bees?
Did you know that we have intelligent rubbish bins, which ask to be emptied themselves?
If you want to know more about this tour or book it please contact us.
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Enjoy this scenic walk along Copenhagen harbour. This is where the dramatic and fantastic history of Copenhagen has happened and this is where the cool places are situated. Let us take you through the heart of Copenhagen. From The Little Mermaid to Nyhavn. Let us tell you the dramatic stories of the colonies, of the ones entering and the ones leaving Copenhagen. This is also the story of Kings and Queens, sailors and traders, adventurers and the people of the city. But most of all, it is a story of the heart and soul of the Copenhageners.
On the tour you will see:
The Little Mermaid
The statue Angel
The Langelinie Park
The Gefion Fountain
The old Citadel
The Second World War memorials
The old Custom House
The old Warehouses
Amalienborg
Nyhavn
Practical information
Duration:
2,5 hours
Start/end:
New Harbour
Including:
Authorized guide
This tour is also possible on a bicycle!
If you want to know more about this tour or book it please write or call:
The last stop on the harbour tour is Nyhavn, which is one of the most popular spots in Copenhagen. Here 350 years of Danish history are gathered in one place. Join Mette for a special walk around the sunny Nyhavn:
https://new.copenhagenthisway.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Harbour_front.jpg480640Mette Thornvalhttps://new.copenhagenthisway.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/logo-large.pngMette Thornval2015-11-26 10:44:462019-10-31 10:37:40The harbour- the heart of Copenhagen
Hygge is a word Danes use every day and it is deeply embedded in our psyche. There is no simple English translation for the term, but it is the state of feeling warm, snug, safe, happy, content, loved and at peace. If you ask a Dane, they will likely say that hygge is something you do with family and friends, creating intimacy, conviviality and comfort. Hygge is the art of feeling happy, being you, and of making the ordinary feel extraordinary.
Chasing the mentality
Join us on this tour where we will explore the world of “hygge” as we walk through the streets of Copenhagen, showing you the hidden places and squares in the old charming part of Copenhagen.
It does not take much to get cosy and for many Danes it is closely related to food and drinks, so of course we will take you to a hyggelig cafe or cosy park for a cup of the Danes’ favorite drink, coffee, or a nice elderflower drink and talk about the Danes and their way of life.
So if you want a hyggelig day and get under the skin of the Danish mentality, this tour is perfect for you!
Practical information
Duration:
2,5 hours
Start/end:
Your hotel
Including:
Authorized guide, snack and beverage
Price: (for 2 – 12 people)
Dkk 350 / $ 55 / € 47
Price is for a group of 12 people. If you are fewer or more, please contact us for another price.
If you want to know more about this tour or book it, you can contact us here:
Did you know that more than 300.000 cyclists commute through Copenhagen every day?
Each day people of Copenhagen bike 1,34 mio. km. That is 31 times around the world!
And that we have 400 km. of biking lanes to ride on?
It might look overwhelming when a big group of fast riding bikers pass you on the street, but Copenhagen is a green city where people go from A to B on two wheels. Make the jump and join us on a bike tour and do as the locals. On our bicycle safari we will explore the cool bridges along the harbour front, and see the highlights of the city. Copenhagen is full of hidden gems and green breathing holes – making it ideal for a day out on two wheels.
Haven’t ridden a bike before? We make sure that your safety comes first. We will give you an instruction on how to use the bike and equip you with a helmet, so no need to worry!
By bike you get a chance to see much more and with one of our local guides, it is time well spend!
Practical information
Duration:
3,5 hours
Meeting point:
At your hotel
Included:
Licensed guide, bike rental and helmet
Participants:
12 persons
Price:
DKK 499 / $ 79 / € 67
We also arrange individual tours – please contact us if you have any questions or wish to book the tour:
In 1838 J. C. Jacobsen tasted Bavarian beer for the first time. It was the start of the world’s fourth largest brewery, Carlsberg.
Meet us at Carlsberg and join us on a journey where we talk about the history of beer which started over 10.000 years ago!
We tell about the founder J. C. Jacobsen, who named the brewery after his son Carl and the hill upon which the plant is located – Valby Bakke.
The son entered the family business, but they got into a conflict, and that is why you will hear about New and Old Carlsberg. We will tell you about their battles and reconciliation.
Carlsberg has donated many gifts to the people of Denmark – like Frederiksborg Slot, The Glyptotek, The Botanical Garden and last but surely not least, the Little Mermaid.
We will walk around in the Carlsberg City, visit the garden, look at both the old and new buildings and hear the story. And of course… there are no talks about beer without tastings.
Did you know that in the 1800th century the water in Copenhagen was so dirty, that you had to drink beer instead? Any grownup received 6 liters of beer a day and the students at the latin schools got 3-4 liters!
https://new.copenhagenthisway.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/carlsberg_new_front.jpg480640Mette Thornvalhttps://new.copenhagenthisway.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/logo-large.pngMette Thornval2015-08-26 10:58:382019-10-31 10:38:58Carlsberg – A story about Danish beer
