Private Tour
The Day the Soldiers Came: A Self Guided Copenhagen Walking Tour
Overview
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Denmark’s World War II story began in darkness, with an invasion that caught a nation asleep.
On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll follow the dramatic events of April 9, 1940 – the day Nazi Germany seized Copenhagen in a lightning-fast operation that unfolded in just a few hours. From the first German troops disembarking silently at the harbour to the final stand at the King’s palace, you’ll experience this pivotal moment in Danish history as it happened, location by location.
This tour starts at the memorial to Danish civilian sailors who died in World War I. You’ll trace the steps of German soldiers as they advanced in the dark from Langelinie quay to capture the historic Citadel fortress. Walking through Churchill Park, you’ll hear how Danish defenders were at first taken completely by surprise but quickly rallied to stage a dramatic fight back. At the same time you’ll find out how tragic this moment was for Denmark.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
What To Expect
Seafarers monument
A bronze winged female stands atop a white stone block on which there is a sculpted frieze depicting seafaring calamities. It is a memorial to the Danish civilian sailors who perished in World War One.
Kastellet
The large fortress grounds, enclosed by a pentagon shaped high grass embankment, are one of the best preserved of their type, filled with historic barracks and other buildings. The listener on this tour will walk right through it and hear about its dramatic capture by German troops.
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The Day the Soldiers Came: A Self Guided Copenhagen Walking Tour
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