Alternative Tour Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
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Trip Type: City Tours
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
The Alternative Tour will show the most interesting neighborhoods in Copenhagen - and the diversity of those. The most hip and trendy parts of town as well as the red light district and Christiania.
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The Alternative Tour will show the most interesting neighborhoods in Copenhagen - and the diversity of those. The most hip and trendy parts of town as well as the red light district and Christiania.Outside of the centre and away from the mainstream attractions youll find a very different Copenhagen: across the water to the East lies the self-declared Free State of Christiania, and just south of the central train station the uber-hip district of Vesterbro. This 2 1/2 -hour tour is a story of two distinct neighbourhoods, one known for its green-light district, the other for its red-light district, each with a fascinating history bound together by their vibrant diversity and uncompromising counter-culture. Despite international fame, both places retain an edgy sense of freedom, creativity, and grittiness you wont find in the downtown core.
Discover how Copenhagen's historic working-class district has evolved into a thriving community of young artists and entrepreneurs living and loving the uncharacteristically peaceful and funky streets of the Red Light District, lined with sex workers and drug addicts. Learn about the successes and challenges of the Danish welfare system that takes care of them. Hear the story of how the hippies took over a military base in the 70s. Walk down the notorious Pusher Street of the green-light district, just around the corner from some of the city's most expensive real-estate.
Beyond the hipsters and gelato stands, theres an amazing tale to tell about Copenhagen's underground scene and the people who have made it, and continue to make it great. Once you've heard their stories, you'll never want to live downtown again.
This tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes
and includes the following destinations:
- The Free State of Christiania
- The uber-hip district of Vesterbro
- The meat-packing district (Kdbyen)
- The Red-Light District
- The Green-Light District
- Mikkeller gypsy brewery
- Det skarpe Hjrne, Copenhagens hard drug nerve
- Mariakirken
- Mndenes hjem homeless shelter
- The New Theatre (Det ny teater)
- Eliaskirken
- Absalonsgade museum street
- The Royal shooting range
And much, much more!
Discover how Copenhagen's historic working-class district has evolved into a thriving community of young artists and entrepreneurs living and loving the uncharacteristically peaceful and funky streets of the Red Light District, lined with sex workers and drug addicts. Learn about the successes and challenges of the Danish welfare system that takes care of them. Hear the story of how the hippies took over a military base in the 70s. Walk down the notorious Pusher Street of the green-light district, just around the corner from some of the city's most expensive real-estate.
Beyond the hipsters and gelato stands, theres an amazing tale to tell about Copenhagen's underground scene and the people who have made it, and continue to make it great. Once you've heard their stories, you'll never want to live downtown again.
This tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes
and includes the following destinations:
- The Free State of Christiania
- The uber-hip district of Vesterbro
- The meat-packing district (Kdbyen)
- The Red-Light District
- The Green-Light District
- Mikkeller gypsy brewery
- Det skarpe Hjrne, Copenhagens hard drug nerve
- Mariakirken
- Mndenes hjem homeless shelter
- The New Theatre (Det ny teater)
- Eliaskirken
- Absalonsgade museum street
- The Royal shooting range
And much, much more!
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