Historical Copenhagen City Walk

The size of Denmark belies its incredible history as an empire to be reckoned with in times gone by. Copenhagen was the heart of this empire. On this tour we will look at our Viking ancestors and what these notorious traders, looters and conquerors got up to and how Copenhagen was a part of an extensive Viking trading network. The Danish Empire grew during the Middle Ages and into colonial times to encompass a huge territory as the country developed into a formidable naval power. Wars were prevalent throughout our history, not least with Sweden, but also included major battles with England. Hear about life during German occupation, the Danish Resistance Movement and the country's remarkable effort to help Danes of Jewish origin escape to Sweden. The life of the Royals also offers endless stories of outrageous behaviour, tragic dramas and heart breaking love stories. It is all of this history which, in one way or another, has made Denmark the now very small but quite happy nation that that we are today.