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TOUR OPTION 1 WEDNESDAY, 17 JUNE 2020 17:00 (5PM) sharp!

MEET IN THE HOTEL LOBBY FOR A TOUR OF ’S LATIN QUARTER & A NO-HOST DINNER. YOUR GUIDE WILL BE OUR VERY OWN COMMANDER JENS A. VEXO. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

Latinerkvarteret

Stylish Latinerkvarteret, or the Latin Quarter, is known for charming, colorful buildings on Mejlgade street, including the 17th- century Juul’s House. Buzzing Pustervig Square is home to global eateries and hip cafes serving traditional smørrebrød open- faced sandwiches. Cultural venues include East of Eden, a tiny cinema showing foreign and indie films, and the Women’s Museum, telling 150 years of women’s stories.

The neighborhood dates back to the 1200’s, with the founding of a Latin school (hence the name), and later, the was created here in the 1400’s, lending an air of intellectual vibrancy to the narrow streets lined with medieval buildings. And while it’s an ideal place for visitors to base themselves during a visit to the ’s largest city, it’s also convenient.

From here, some of the best drinking, eating and sites in the city are all about a ten-minute walk away, in neighborhoods like Vesterbro and (the city center). We will visit…

Rosenborg Far more intimate than Europe’s usual imperial palaces, the turreted 17th-century has three cozy floors with gilded chambers, chinoiserie, and intricate tapestries. In warm months, pick up lunch to go from the nearby smørrebrød shop Aamanns and go for a picnic on the lush grounds.

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TOUR OPTION 2 THURSDAY, 18 JUNE 2020 11:00 sharp! COMMENCES IN THE CENTER OF THE CITY NEXT TO THE DRAGON FOUNTAIN ON CITY HALL SQUARE (RADHUSPLADSEN) WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

CENTRAL Copenhagen, Free Walking Tour

This 2.5-hour tips-based FREE walking tour through central Copenhagen will show you all the top attractions in the city. Local experts will take you to must-see spots such as the picture-perfect Harbor, as well as showing you the city that was home to the great . Explore the picturesque streets and colorful harbors while journeying through 6,000 years of Danish history on this Copenhagen city tour.

Your tips-based FREE walking tour of Copenhagen will begin in the center of the city next to the Dragon Fountain on City Hall Square (Rådhuspladsen) and finishes by Palace. Journey back in time with a local expert to discover how the capital of Denmark became known for its rich cultural legacy, and for being the happiest city in the world.

Denmark's Golden Age of arts and culture As the days of conquest passed, Danish power was replaced with a rich cultural legacy of writers, artists and philosophers. The saw Copenhagen become one of the most stylish and creative cities in Europe. You will see some great examples of Danish architecture and hear about great minds of that era. Most notably, author Hans Christian Andersen

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moved to Copenhagen and penned some of his most famous fairy tales such as 'The Little ', 'Little Match Girl' and the 'The Ugly Duckling'.

Danish Nazi resistance and rebuilding Copenhagen Listen to the brave stories of the Danish Resistance movement during the second World War, which was effective in saving thousands of Jewish lives, sabotaging Nazi plans and restoring national pride. After the devastation of the war, Copenhagen embarked on a project to rebuild the city and create new houses and business for its people. These efforts have allowed the city to grow into the culturally rich and hip destination that many know and love!

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • See the grand Amalienborg Palace, the royal family’s winter home • Walk past the colorful houses and wooden boats lining the picturesque Nyhavn waterfront • Marvel at the Marble Church and its formidable 31m dome • Listen to the life and fairytales of Hans Christian Andersen • Look at the Lur Blowers statue

TOUR OPTION 3

THURSDAY, 18 JUNE 2020 CANAL CRUISE OF NYHAVN HARBOUR AFTERNOON – Definite time TBD Departure spot is at Ofelia Plads. Address is Kvæsthusbroen 1, 1252 Copenhagen

DEPART HOTEL LOBBY AT TBD - RETURN TO THE HOTEL AT TBD

Enjoy “The Grand Tour”! One of the things that gives Copenhagen its charm is all its canals and the lively harbor. The best way of exploring how the canals connect the city and creates breathing spaces is of course by boat. Danes have been sailing on the canals since 1904 and you will be guided through historic areas and see both old and new architectural wonders. There are 3 tour options depending on your time. • The Landmarks Tour – Lasts 1 hour • Hidden Gems Tour – Lasts 2 hours • “The Diana Tour” – Lasts 5 hours "THE LANDMARKS TOUR" 1 HOUR

The landmark experience shows off the beautiful inner part of the harbor, where many of the historical sites and buildings are located by the waterfront and along the beautiful canals. You will depart from the recently renovated Ofelia Plads next to the . Most locals know this place as where the ferry departed to Oslo. From here you will pass by the Royal Palace, where you can be lucky to sneak a glimpse of the Queen and the Royal Family if the flags are flying.

When you enter through the historic canals of the old city center you will get glimpse of how it is to live on a house boat, and see the numerous historical buildings, many of them constructed by King Christian the 4th in the early 17th century. At the end of Christianshavns canal you will pass Olafur Eliasson's beautiful Circle Bridge, designed to make the rushing bicyclist slow down and enjoy the beautiful view of the Black Diamond - the Royal Library. Cruising around Holmen, the old military area, you will pass by the much-debated free town Christiania, which homes its own hippie community, other generally free-

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spirited souls, and the location for the new NOMA restaurant. Right opposite, and on the way back, you will get a good view of the new (and very expensive) Copenhagen Opera. Includes A complimentary drink Book Public tour 200 DKK per person Private tour 2000 DKK – up to 12 pax

HIDDEN GEMS TOUR 2 HOURS

Hidden gems tour is about showing our own favorite spots, which are off the beaten track from the standard path. Expect to get an introduction to areas we think are cool, local, and where you get a great a sense of what the life in Copenhagen is all about. We will either take a southern route or Northern route depending on what is going on in the harbor at your specific departure day. There will be a voluntarily option during the route to stop and get out of the boat to explore.

The harbor in Copenhagen is undergoing rapid change, from an industrial harbor to recreational space open to everyone living in the city. During the summer months it acts as the main nerve binding the city together and attracting numerous water- based activities in the process. You will see how this is folds out with Kayaks passing by and happy Danes jumping into the water. We will point out our favorite places and hidden gems, whether you are looking for a place to have an afternoon beer in the sun, a relaxed morning coffee, or simply and area to relax away from it all.

As we explore the upcoming areas away from the inner part of the city you will see how former industrial buildings are being transformed into new spaces, where new and old are mixed in new architectural structures. Some of these are designed by famous architects like and some by new upcoming talents. You will get an understanding of how design and living play and essential role for the new development of Copenhagen and an essential part of the Danish lifestyle. Includes A complimentary drink Book Public tour 400 DKK per person Private tour 4000 DKK – up to 12 pax

“The Diana” TOUR 5 HOUR

Diana is the boat, which Joel and Casper sailed around in with their friends and which led to the founding of Hey Captain. One of the main ‘problems’ back then was that their friends enjoyed it so much that they could not get them off the boat again. This experience is a tribute to the original vibe and feeling of Hey Captain. We would like to invite you inside the inner Copenhagen circle for half a day. We will cover the north, the south, the centre of the harbour, the historic buildings, the upcoming areas, and all the small corners. We will take you up on land, show you the hidden secrets, eat lunch at one of our favourite spots, and take you swimming (optional). In short, we will cover everything and after this you will understand the common misconception that Copenhagen was built for biking. It’s not – It’s built for sailing. Includes A couple of complimentary drinks and lunch. Book Public tour 1300 DKK per person (Note: Tour will only take place with minimum 4 guests. bring swimming clothes)

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TOUR 4 FRIDAY, 19 JUNE 2020 BUS TOUR TO KRONBERG SLOT (castle) & LIVE DEPART HOTEL LOBBY AT TBD - RETURN TO THE HOTEL AT APPROX. TBD

For 400 years, the castle was the headquarters for the collection of the . was a legend in its heyday in the late 1500s. With its menacing guns pointing directly at the ships in the Sound, sailors did not dare to sail past the castle without paying the king his Sound Dues. The Sound Dues filled the king's coffers, and Frederick II adorned the castle with spires, sandstone and copper roofs. Kronborg Castle became one of the most beautiful from the period. Sailors, merchants, diplomats and aristocrats recounted tales of the magnificent castle and court in Elsinore with its pomp, splendour and cannon blasts that resounded to the toasts that the king proposed.

The lavish court life vanished from the castle after the fire of 1629. The flames devoured most of the castle’s precious furniture, and its copper roof. After that day, the castle's fortunes faded. The Swedish king, Karl Gustav, occupied and plundered Kronborg in 1658-1660. For the next three hundred years, Kronborg was only used as a fortress and barracks for the Danish army.

The Ballroom: Frederick II ensured that Kronborg had Europe's finest ballroom. The ballroom had a length of 60 metres and was the largest of its kind in . The king’s servants would hang the precious tapestries on the walls whenever a banquet was held. At the end of the Ballroom next to the large fireplace, the king would preside under a magnificent canopy of purple silk with woven gold and silver threads. The loft was panelled with elaborate wood carvings, paintings and gilding. Seven large brass chandeliers lit the beautiful hall. For hundreds of years, the marble floor has seen dancing courtiers and kings and queens. Most of the ballroom furniture was consumed by flames in 1629 or plundered during the Swedish occupation of the castle in 1685. However, the chapel’s decorations, which have survived fire and looting, give us a glimpse into what the ballroom would have looked like in its heyday.

Holger Danske: The national hero Holger Danske is asleep, deep down in the underground passages of the castle’s casemates. He has slept for hundreds of years. According to an old legend, Holger Danske will wake up the day Denmark is threatened by enemies. Only then will his eyes open. He will then get to his feet and raise his sword.

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The Casemates: Under Kronborg’s four protruding bastions lie the castle's underground passages. The casemates are gloomy, cold and damp, but have saved many lives during times of war. The underground passages have protected soldiers when enemy bullets were fired into Kronborg. Soldiers were able to barricade themselves inside the casemates for weeks. They had room for horses and soldiers and there were provisions to feed 350 men for up to six weeks. The casemates were built in 1574-76, when the medieval fortress Krogen (literally “The Hook”) was rebuilt into the renaissance castle of Kronborg.

Frederick II: Frederick II who reigned from 1559 to 1588 held sumptuous banquets at Kronborg Castle. The castle was built to impress the many visitors who came from far and wide to feast with the king for days. They were treated to a wonderful spread of gourmet dishes and lashings of beer. Before Frederick II married, his primary occupation was to try to become 's most powerful king. For seven years, he fought an exhausting war with his rival the Swedish king Erik XIV. At the end of the war, neither of them was able to declare himself the victor.

Frederick II spent the rest of his reign rebuilding his reputation as Scandinavia’s most powerful king in the Baltic and refilling the state coffers which were largely empty after the unsuccessful wars. With Peder Oxe’s help, Frederick II managed to make changes to the Sound Dues, so that he was able to collect a large sum of money every time a ship sailed past Elsinore. It proved to be a goldmine, and the revenues collected paid for the rebuilding of Kronborg Castle in 1588. In 1572, Frederick II

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married his young queen Sophie. Their relationship was reputed to be one of the happiest royal marriages in Europe. In the first ten years of their marriage, they spawned seven children and the couple were inseparable. Sophie would accompany the king on most of his journeys.

WALK INTO THE WORLD OF SHAKESPEAR’S HAMLET

Every summer, Hamlet, his friends and enemies will move into the chambers of the castle.

William Shakespeare chose to place Hamlet at Kronborg in Elsinore, when he wrote his world-renowned drama.

You will meet the famous characters from the play as they move around the chambers and rooms. You will experience the daily life of the characters up close and they can interact with the protagonists and you will bear witness to the tragic fates of the characters, as they take arms against or poison each other. No matter where you find yourselves at the castle, you will find yourselves in the world of Hamlet, a world of drama, lust, murder by poison and sword fights. The characters/actors in Hamlet Live speak English, but knowledge of English is not necessary to understand the drama and to experience Hamlet Live.

Wheel-chair access There is wheelchair accessibility to the castle, however, inside there are winding renaissance stairs and no elevators. Guests in a wheelchair could visit the ground floor and the courtyard, welcome centre, church, castle gift shop and the Sound Toll exhibition.

TOUR OPTION 5 Monday, 22 JUNE 2020 10:00 sharp! MUST-SEE COPENHAGEN TOUR: THE UNTOLD STORIES WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE COMMENCES AT THE ESPRESSO HOUSE ØSTERPORT STATION (OSLO PL 8) & FINISHES AT KASTELLET.

Hear Copenhagen's forgotten stories Copenhagen might be known as the home of fairy tales, but some of the most incredible stories from the City of Spires are in fact true. Hear about battles that raged over the frozen sea between and Denmark, learn about the Danish sailors who lost their lives when the Nazis forced them to lay mines in the water, wrap your mind around philosopher Søren Kirkegaard’s phrase the leap of faith and find out what it really means when you see statues of dogs in the windows of Danish homes!

Visit some of Copenhagen’s best-loved sites We’ll take you to see the statue of , who people come from all around the world to visit. However, this tour is about much more than Hans Christian Andersen’s ill-fated amphibian: see Rosenborg Castle, home to Denmark’s Crown Jewels, stop by the Round Tower, Europe’s oldest functioning observatory, marvel at the Copenhagen Cathedral that has survived wars and fires and visit Kastellet, one of the world’s best-preserved citadels (and a wonderful park to take a stroll through).

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit the Little Mermaid, one of the world’s most famous statues • See Rosenborg Castle, a major Danish landmark • Stop by the Round Tower, the oldest functioning observatory in Europe • Stroll through the park at the impressive Kastellet (citadel) • Hear the stories of the battles with the Danes’ old enemies, the Swedes • Learn about local heroine Karen Blixen and the tales of her life in Africa • Find out why so many Danish homes have statues of dogs in their windows • Remember Denmark’s fallen WWI sailors at the Maritime Monument

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TOUR OPTION 6 Tuesday, 23 JUNE 2020 09:00 sharp! FULL DAY TOUR OF THE DANISH RIVERIA WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

This tour will be organized for us by a private tour company so there may be some variations, but basically the day will unfold as follows:

09:00 Depart Copenhagen by coach thru the Danish countryside for HILLEROD 10:00 Arrive in Hillerod and tour FREDERIKSBORG (CASTLE) SLOT & the MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 12:00 LUNCH in the lovely seaside resort of HORNBAEK 14:00 Drive the most picturesque coastal road to HELSINGOR to tour the remarkable ST. OLAF’S CHURCH, ST. MARY’S CHURCH, CARMELITE MONASTERY and the FORTRESS 16:30 Tour LOUISANNA MUSEUM, Denmark’s most remarkable milestone in Danish architecture, ranked 85 in the most visited museum in the world, and described as one of the 1000 places to see before you die. We will try to build in a visit to RUNGSTED, and the home of Karen Blixen (Out of Africa). 19:00 DINNER in VEDBAEK on the beach where we can witness the fires along the beach in Sweden & Denmark in celebration of ST. JOHN’S BIRTHDAY and MID-SUMMER. 21:00 St. John’s Celebration of prayers, speeches & toasts around the bon fires before heading back to Copenhagen.

Running the length of the island of ’s northern coast, the so-called Danish Riviera is home to some of the finest beach resorts in all of Scandinavia. Particularly popular are the castle towns of Helsingor and Hillerod, which play host to the majestic Kronborg Castle (the stomping ground of Shakespeare’s no less) and the elegant Renaissance Frederiksborg Palace respectively. Beach wise, and Hornbaek take the biscuit with their yellow stretches of sun- splashed sand, backed by undulating dunes and colourful beds of roses.

The stunning 17th century , an absolute must-see. Built in the Dutch Renaissance style, Frederiksborg is spectacularly well preserved. The castle lies on three islands in Frederiksborg Lake and was restored in its original style after a fire in 1859. King Frederik IV named the castle "Fredensborg," meaning "Peace Castle," to celebrate the end of the in 1722. Surrounding the palace, the French Baroque-style Frederiksborg Palace Gardens is one of the most impressive parks in Denmark. The Danish Museum of National History has been housed here since 1878.

Fascinating Helsingør commands the narrowest point of the Øresund, the sound that separates Denmark from today's Sweden. In the 15th and 16th centuries the city became immensely wealthy by taxing shipping that had to pass this way between the and the open ocean. For a sizeable town, Helsingør has done a pretty good job of maintaining mementoes of its medieval character, best appreciated by strolling through the grid of narrow cobbled streets between the harbour and the bustling shopping core. Here, half-timbered back-alley houses lean precariously behind towering hollyhocks and creeping ivy.

The oldest known fortified building of Helsingør is Flynderborg, an early medieval fortress situated on a hill just south of the medieval city. Built in 1559, the striking red brick Gothic cathedral of St. Olaf's (Sankt Olai) nestles in the heart of town. The building, originally a church, but consecrated as a cathedral in 1961, was completed in 1559, however its history dates back to the 13th century. St. Mary's Church, built in the Late Middle Ages, boasts a fine interior and a magnificent organ. The composer, Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707), was an organist here in the 1660s. St. Mary's forms the south wing of a Carmelite monastery built about 1430, later restored, and now enjoying a reputation as one of the best-preserved monasteries in Scandinavia.

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FREDERIKSBORG SLOT

HELSINGOR

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The LOUISIANA MUSEUM has a wide range of modern art paintings, sculptures and videos dating from World War II to the present day, including works by artists such as Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Anselm Kiefer, Alberto Giacometti, Pablo Picasso, Yves Klein, Robert Rauschenberg, David Hockney and Asger Jorn. Perched above the sea, there is a sculpture garden between the museum's two wings with works by artists including Henry Moore, Alexander Calder, and Jean Arp. The name of the museum derives from the first owner of the property, Alexander Brun, who named the villa after his three wives, all called Louise. The museum was created in 1958 by Knud W. Jensen, the owner at the time and eventually completed in 1991. The grounds around the museum contain a landscaped sculpture garden containing works by such artists as Jean Arp, Max Ernst, Max Bill, Alexander Calder, Henri Laurens, Louise Bourgeois, Joan Miró and Henry Moore. The sculptures are either placed so that they can be viewed from within, in special sculpture yards or independently around the gardens, forming a synthesis with the lawns, the trees and the sea. There are also examples of site-specific art by such artists as Enzo Cucchi, Dani Karavan and George Trakas A historic home, bird sanctuary, park, and museum all in one, located in the house of writer and Nobel Prize finalist BARONESS KAREN BLIXEN (in the US and UK, Isak Dinesen), known especially for "Out of Africa" and "Seven Gothic Tales". The museum not only maintains the 17th century house, Blixen's furnishings, and the park, but regularly hosts exhibitions related to Blixen's life and work in Kenya and Denmark.