Copenhagen's Cozy Corners: A Hygge Audio Tour

Copenhagen, Denmark
Duration2h - 3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Danes consistently rank among the happiest people in the world, and many attribute this happiness to ‘hygge’. To foreigners, hygge might seem like a simple translation for ‘cozy’ but it’s far more.

So what exactly is hygge, and how do you create it? And how are hygge and happiness intertwined? On this self-guided walking tour through Central Copenhagen, you’ll find the answers to these questions and get an opportunity to experience hygge for yourself.

You’ll learn that hygge is about creating an atmosphere of well-being, slowing down, and truly enjoying life’s simple moments. I’ll tell you about how the city embraces both grandeur and simple pleasures.

You’ll explore how nature and quiet moments contribute to the Danish sense of well-being. At the magical Tivoli Gardens, where our tour ends, you’ll experience a place where childhood wonder, twinkling lights, and nostalgic charm create a uniquely Danish form of happiness.

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

  1. Copenhagen King's New Square
    Pass by
    The tour starts in Kongens Nytorv, a bustling yet beautiful square, where you’ll learn that hygge is about creating an atmosphere of well-being, slowing down, and truly enjoying life’s simple moments.
  2. Kunsthal Charlottenborg
    Pass by
    Step into the world of art and creativity at Kunsthal Charlottenborg, one of Denmark’s most important contemporary galleries
  3. Nyhavn
    Pass by
    As you make your way to Nyhavn, the capital’s iconic canal lined with colorful townhouses and wooden ships, I’ll tell you more about how the city embraces both grandeur and simple pleasures.
  4. Pass by
    You’ll pass by the Royal Playhouse, a stunning waterfront theater where the Danish love for culture, storytelling, and togetherness creates a special kind of hygge.
  5. Ofelia Plads
    Pass by
    Stroll along Ofelia Plads, an urban square by the water, and take in the Kissing Staircase sculpture
  6. The Kissing Stairs
    Pass by
    Stroll along Ofelia Plads, an urban square by the water, and take in the Kissing Staircase sculpture
  7. The King's Garden
    Pass by
    In the King’s Garden, you’ll explore how nature and quiet moments contribute to the Danish sense of well-being.
  8. Rosenborg Castle
    Pass by
    Gaze upon the fairytale-like Rosenborg Castle from the charming Rosegarden
  9. Grabrodretorv
    Pass by
    Explore the cozy corners of Gråbrødretorv, a charming square with colorful facades, intimate cafés, and a rich past
  10. Stroget
    Pass by
    Make your way down popular Strøget, one of Europe’s longest pedestrian streets
  11. Copenhagen City Hall
    Pass by
    Stop by Copenhagen’s City Hall, an architectural gem that’s witnessed the city’s evolution yet preserves a sense of tradition and local pride
  12. Tivoli Gardens
    Pass by
    At the magical Tivoli Gardens, where our tour ends, you’ll experience a place where childhood wonder, twinkling lights, and nostalgic charm create a uniquely Danish form of happiness.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This self-guided audio tour starts on Kongens Nytorv. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This GPS-guided audio tour ends in front of Tivoli Gardens.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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