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 a local perspective and discover why the world famous concept of “hygge” is so important and learn how you can bring some of that unique Copenhagen vibe back home with you.
We’ll begin our Hygge & Happiness tour near the characteristic and 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 we set a certain atmosphere from the start, so get ready to explore some of the oldest parts of Copenhagen with a lot of unexpected, but really hyggelige turns.
Hygge have to be pleasurable too. So 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 tell you everything about these fantastic yummy treats significance for Danish hygge culture.
At times, when we’re getting too overwhelmed by the urban sprawl, we’ll ditch it together and escape into beautiful green havens or tucked-away alleyways that ooze history to relax. Here, settle in and hear the spectacular and dramatic stories of how Copenhagen came to be (hint: It include former kings with delusions of grandeur, mental insanity and inappropriate love triangles just to name a few of the contributing factors!). All with a stunning backdrop of Instagram-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 and taken right out of a fairy-tale by showing 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 loads of recommendations over a cup of liquid joy.
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