Copenhagen, Denmark
Tours Delivered,
Since Jun 7, 2019
2.0
Hours, Avg. response time
Guide #39789
A Danish anthropologist and global adventurer. I provide you with a customized, personal and memorable experience in Denmark, where I am born and raised. Being a local with a long overseas experience (25 years in Asia, America and Africa) has given me the capacity to have a good feel for what makes Europe, Denmark and Copenhagen exiting for a visitor. I live in the central Østerbro neighbourhood of Copenhagen. Whenever I have some free time, I enjoy riding bicycle or hiking in the beautiful nature surrounding Copenhagen and to explore natural, cultural and historical places. I divide my time between being a tour leader to Asian countries, giving lectures about China, Taiwan, Cambodia and Vietnam and being a ToursByLocals guide in Copenhagen plus a few other things. I am very open to customizing tours to suit your specific interests. My aim is to give you a unique, personal and memorable experience of Copenhagen, Zealand, Southern Sweden or beyond and that each tour will be different. You can either book one of my published tours or send me a message and let me know what your interests are and I will customize a private tour matching your needs. We can go by private car, public transportation, bicycle or foot. We can explore nature or places of cultural and historical interest. Or maybe you are interested in seeing how the local people live? If you choose to go by car I will be your driver as well as I am licensed with a professional drivers license. Tour leader to China, Vietnam, Japan, Italy, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, South Korea and India (since 2018) Lecturer on China, Taiwan, Cambodia and Vietnam (since 2019) Local guide at Tours By Locals (since 2019) Member of The Adventurers' Club of Denmark (2019) Included in "List of Danish and Chinese Scholars and Professionals", Copenhagen Business Confucius Institute (2017) General Manager for a Danish inspired nursing home in Shanghai (2016-2018) Member of the delegation that accompanied Danish Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik on their state visit to China (2014) China Representative for an American charity in China (2006-2015) Worked with tiger protection in a rainforest in Thailand (2002-2006) Worked on UN and EU projects in Asia (1997-2006) Worked for the UN in New York City (1996-1997) Received HRH Crown Prince Frederik's Award (1996) Mag. art. Degree (MPhil) in Social Anthropology, Aarhus University (1996) Ethnographic fieldwork among the Dong people in Southwest China (1992-1993) Exam.art. Degree from East Asian Area Studies, Aarhus University (1992) Chinese language studies, Tongji University, Shanghai (1988-1989) I am not a licensed guide and will not be able to officially guide you inside of the historical monuments.
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Henrik was a wonderful guide and we enjoyed our day with him. He was so flexible and customized our day to meet our goals. We were looking for the town in Southern Sweden where our family immigrated from and he took us there. We were able to visit the church where our great grandfather was baptized and it was an amazing cathedral with a rich history that we were unaware...
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September 2026Thank you for the review James! It was a very interesting day in the northeastern parts of Swedens Skåne County. You were your great company. An adventurous day completely off the beaten track!
This was our second day touring with Henrik. This is a great tour for kids or for anyone who wants to spend a few hours outside of the city on some lovely walks. Henrik made the day so enjoyable and he's great with kids. Highly recommend!
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September 2026Thank you for the review Lymari! I often think back on the two days with the six of you both to northern Zealand and to the Forgotten Giants. It was a great pleasure spending two days with you and your family. Glad that you enjoyed the tour!
Henrik is such a fascinating fellow! I would recommend booking a tour with him even if you just sit in a coffee shop together and listen to his stories! He’s a wealth of knowledge about Copenhagen, and knows about all of the secret back alleys and passages if you want that picture no one else has. I think you’ll have a great time!
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September 2026Thank you for the review Michael. You were great company and it was a pleasure showing you inner Copenhagen, Freetown and multicultural Norrebro. Very happy that you enjoyed the day!
Henrik was the highlight of our 2 week tour/cruise vacation in the Baltic countries! Knowledgeable, intelligent, responsive and great sense of humor.. highly recommended!! Put him at the top of your list for Denmark guides.
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August 2026Thank you for the review DeWayne! It was a great pleasure spending the day with the four of you. I am very glad that you enjoyed the tour so much!!