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Monstour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Danish Folk Legends

4.5Copenhagen

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Overview

The legendary creatures of Danish folklore are more than just the Little Mermaid immortalised by H. C. Andersen. The Danish bestiary also includes such monsters as man-eating trolls, dragons who hoard treasures and fight against bulls, the heraldic wild men depicted on the royal coat of arms and the strange creature known as the ”Sea Bishop”. Even the centre of Copenhagen that draws the most tourists and traffic is haunted by mythical beasts who are seen in statues, reliefs and artwork on buildings. Yet many of these monsters remain unknown to most visitors. You can, however, now fill this gap in your folkloric knowledge with this self-guided GPS audio tour. Download the HidDenmark Monstour VoiceMap unto your Smartphone. It will guide you on a journey from the Tivoli amusement park over the Copenhagen Stock Exchange to the canals, while narrating how weird tales of strange and terrible beings have shaped the capitol of the country.

  • VoiceMap app for Andriod or iOS
  • Lifetime access to this English audio tour
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Not included: Smartphone and headphones
  • Not included: Transportation
  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Starts at main entrance to the Central Station. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.

End the tour at Højbro Bridge next to the bronze sculptures in the Slotsholm Canal.

Meeting and Pickup

  1. You start the tour outside the gardens.

  2. You start the tour outside Copenhagen Central Station

  3. The Glyptotek is a large museum consisting of mostly ancient artifacts belonging to the Carlsberg foundation. You'll be exploring the museum's garden.

  4. Walk around the garden outside the library enjoying the scenery.

  5. Pass by the museum.

  6. Marvel at the architecture from outside the building.

  7. You'll end the tour at the bridge next to the sculptures.

  8. You'll stop outside the courtyard of Christiansborg while your guide explains some of the history, myths and legends that surround it.

Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Languages

English

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4.54.5

From US$7.99