Copenhagen Architecture and Sustainability Tour

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Discover Copenhagen’s blend of old and new on a 3-hour bike tour. Explore sustainable architecture and urban planning with expert local guides.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Blox - A mixed-use building designed with a strong emphasis on both technical and social sustainability. Its most notable tenant is DAC, which hosts exhibitions on Copenhagen architecture (check current exhibitions).
Lille Langebro - The newest bridge in a series of new crossings over the harbor, Lille Langebro connects pedestrians and cyclists, contributing to the transformation of Copenhagen’s historic merchant and navy harbor into a recreational area.
Havnebadet Islands brygge - The opening of the Harbour Bath (Havnebadet) in 2003 marked a significant shift in Copenhagen’s relationship with its harbor.
The Tietgen Residence Hall - This building is designed to foster the personal development of its 400 residents, balancing individual needs with community living. It promotes social sustainability through shared common rooms. The small rooms come with a washroom, while living rooms, kitchens, and other amenities are shared.
DR Koncerthuset - Home to the Royal Symphony Orchestra, this building features an 1800-seat concert hall, along with several smaller stages and recording studios.
Amager Fælled - Once a military training ground and shooting range from the 1700s to the 1950s, it later became a garbage dump, a tradition on Amager that Copenhageners humorously refer to as “lorteøen” (shit island). Despite this, Amagerfælled is now a rare example of relatively untouched nature in Copenhagen, much of it on reclaimed land.
Cykelslangen - Together with Bryggebroen, Cykelslangen was one of the first new harbor crossings built exclusively for cyclists.
Enghave Park - Constructed in the late 1920s on former allotment gardens, Enghavepark is designed in the neoclassical style and includes a bandstand, playground, and sports fields. It underwent a complete redesign between 2017 and 2019 to help manage future torrential rains in Copenhagen.
Folkehuset Absalon - A former church that has been converted into a privately run community center.
Meatpacking District, Copenhagen - The historic Kødbyen meatpacking district was developed to improve sanitary conditions for the meat industry in a growing city. It expanded over time, reflecting the evolution of industrial architecture from the 19th to the 20th century.
Israel’s Square - Israels Plads, along with the nearby Torvehallerne, is now a popular spot for food enthusiasts in Copenhagen. It has hosted a farmer’s market since the 1890s, following the end of the no-building policy within the walled city, until the 1950s when it became a large parking lot.
Oerstedsparken - Ørsteds Park is an early example of repurposing land. Once part of the city’s defenses, it was transformed into a park after the city walls were demolished, incorporating parts of the former moat as a lake with dramatic hills and winding paths.
Copenhagen - The remaining time of the tour is spent cycling between locations.

What's Included

Local guide
Children bikes in different sizes available
Bicycle use
Free bike helmets upon request
Toilets at our store

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Bike extras, i.e. phone holders and baskets (can be booked for an extra fee of 35 DKK per item)
Upgrade to special bikes (i.e. e-bike, cargo, tandem); please text us for availabilities

Additional Information

Everyone who has cycled through Copenhagen once knows that this city loves to blend the New with the Old. But there is more to Copenhagen’s architecture than eye-catching design. Wherever you go, sustainable and humanistic ideas shape the way the city is planned and built – making it one of the greenest and friendliest cities in the world.

This tour will take you on a 3 hour bike ride through Copenhagen and introduce you to its architectural evolution and the principles that drive its sustainable city planning. You will be guided by our local guides who give you both an informative and personal account of the city’s urban landscape.

Join us for an unforgettable exploration of Copenhagen’s architectural landscape, and see for yourself how Copenhagen’s urban planning has inspired so many other cities around the world to follow its example.

The hours specified in the tour are the hours taken on the journey and these are approximate.
There will be roughly 11 km of biking in between stops on this tour.

Location

Vester Voldgade

The meeting point is our store. There are usually colourful bikes parked outside.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Chh887

Jun 25, 2024

great bike tour in Copenhagen - Biking is a must-do activity in Copenhagen and architectures are amazing in Copenhagen... so why not combine the two! My husband and I live in the city, but there are still many aspects of this beautiful place we haven't explored. Joining this bike tour was a fantastic decision. I learned so much about the buildings and city development in Copenhagen. The route was well-planned, the bike was easy to ride, and our tour guide, Jorn, was very friendly. I recommend this tour :)