Scandinavia City Hopping: Add on - Copenhagen 3.5 hour 'Hygge & Happiness' Walking tour
- Get a better understanding of Danish culture and why the concept of hygge is so important.
- Visit city sites that ooze hygge and find out how you can bring some of that vibe back home with you.
- Learn why some people say Denmark is utopian, and how the local culture contributes to Danes being among the happiest people in the world.
- Savor Danish treats that simply scream hygge!
How this tour does good: This tour is run by a locally owned tour company who pay their guides fairly and work with local businesses and social enterprises.
'We believe travel can be a force of good for Copenhagen and you know, the whole world. We want you to get to know Copenhagen one tour at a time, so you get that behind-the-curtain experience of the place we call home.' - Mie, owner
If you want to understand Denmark, you need to understand hygge. The concept is difficult to describe, but easy to experience on a slow-paced walk with a local at your side. Once you have it in you, you’ll know why Danes are some of the happiest people in the world! Take a peek into Copenhagen’s local life and find your own happy hygge place
- Duration: 3.5 hours
- Starting time: 9.00 AM
We dare you to go to your favorite search engine and look up Danish hygge and happiness. It’s super difficult to describe even though many have tried, but easy to experience on a slow-paced walk with a native Dane! So come out and get a better feel and understanding of Danish culture from our perspective and discover why the world-famous concept of “hygge” is so important and learn how you can bring some of that unique Copenhagen culture back home with you - directly from those who are in the know.
We’ll begin our Hygge & Happiness tour near the super charming yellow houses of Nyboder, a famed historical district beloved by the locals for its calm atmosphere. If you want to get to the heart of hygge, it’s critical you get acquainted with your group and your native guide for the tour, where everyone should feel welcome and free to ask any questions you might have about hygge, happiness or something completely unrelated.
We take our time as we walk through the small streets of Nyboder. You will quickly notice that the tour takes you through some of the oldest parts of Copenhagen, where you’ll experience hidden gems in the form of cobblestone filled streets, timber-framed houses, and green refuges of calm amongst the urban sprawl. Often we will take different unexpected turns to experience that old world charm. All of them are great examples of how hyggelig our city can be if you just take the time to wander.
Hygge has to be pleasurable too - this Copenhagen walking tour is not just about seeing and experiencing, but also tasting! So get ready to get all of your senses tingling as we sample some Danish delights from world-renowned pastries and delicious Danish flødeboller to a cup of liquid joy. It’s just not about eating, but experiencing it together! Before taking your first bite or sip, don’t forget to tune in as your guide tells you everything about these fantastic yummy treats’ significance for Danish hygge culture and how they really play into it for Danes of all ages.
At times, when we’re getting too overwhelmed by the urban sprawl, we’ll ditch it altogether and escape into beautiful green havens or tucked-away corners to relax. Here, settle in and hear the spectacular and dramatic stories of how Copenhagen came to be (hint: the tale includes former kings with delusions of grandeur, insanity, and inappropriate love triangles just to name a few of the contributing factors!). All with a stunning backdrop of photo-worthy sights as well as miniature and grand castles that provide jaw-dropping views.
Experience how we make it all come alive, as we explain why some people say Denmark is utopian. We'll tell you how the local culture and our policies contribute to Danes being among the happiest people in the world year after year. Conclude the tour with your group at the cutest café in town with a sit-down with a liquid cup of joy.
Stay as long as you like, or, if you feel like exploring further, your guide would be more than happy to share some of their best recommendations for your stay here in the city.
Tour Starts: Meeting point: In front of the statue in Nyboder in front of Krokodillegade 21. At the intersection between Øster Voldgade and Kronprinsessegade.
Tour Ends: Copenhagen City Centre, Læderstræde.
- Sturdy walking shoes
- Camera/phone
- A good appetite!
- Local English-speaking guide
- One-on-one recommendations for further exploring the city
- Coffee, pastry & a chocolate treat
- Lots of Danish hygge
- Additional food and drinks
- Souvenirs and items of a personal nature
- Tips and gratuities for your guide
Notes:
- This tour is not run by No Fly Travel Club - it will be organised via our approved third party operator and led by their local guide. As the tour is public, other guests may join you on the tour.
- Please let us know any dietary requirements - we will aim to provide alternatives where possible.
- The walk covers a few kilometers of fairly flat terrain, broken up into stops over 2 hours.
- The price of this tour reflects our values, which we do not compromise. We believe tour guides are essential to responsible tourism. We work with companies who pay them fairly. We are proud to know that the money spent during this tour goes to support businesses that we believe in, who help to preserve the social and cultural fabric of the cities we love so dearly.
Child Policy: Children between the ages of six and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children below the age of six can join free of charge, as in the booking options.
Cancellation Policy:
- 100% will be refunded if given 1 week notice prior to walk and 50% will be refunded if given 72 hours notice or more.
