Jewish Walking Tour and generel sights

Jewish walking tour

On this Jewish-themed city tour of Copenhagen, you will hear about the amazing history of Danish Jewry, from when the first Jews were invited by the King Christian 4th in 1622, up to the present time. A specially trained Jewish guide will share his/her personal stories about the miraculous rescue of more than 7,000 Danish Jews during the Nazi occupation in October 1943 and about Jewish life today. While walking through the old city centre of Copenhagen, we will of course also tell you about the many landmarks we pass on our way. This includes: The Copenhagen Synagogue City Hall The Copenhagen University The Parliament Christiansborg Palace The Round Tower The Old Stock Exchange The Pedestrian Mall ”Ströget” The Danish-Jewish Museum

Guides

Charlotte Thalmay

Jewish Copenhagen Tour Company was established in 2006 by Charlotte Thalmay. Our mission is to bring alive the history of Jewish life in Denmark. All the way back from 1622, up to the present with its everyday stories of being a minority in a small country. All our guides are handpicked, each with unique family stories about the rescue of the Danish Jews during WW2. They are passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience with our many visitors from around the world.

Guides

Charlotte Thalmay

Jewish Copenhagen was established in 2006 by Charlotte Thalmay, who is born and raised in Copenhagen and active in the Jewish Community. She has a bachelor in turism from Roskilde University, and is vice-president in the Zionist Federration. Her son Simon lives in Israel and is currently serving in the army. The mission of Jewish Copenhagen, is to bring alive the history of Jewish life in Denmark. All the way back from 1622, up to the present with its everyday stories of being a minority in a small country. All our guides are Jewish, handpicked, each with unique family stories about the rescue of the Danish Jews during WW2. They are passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience with our many visitors from around the world.

Tours

Copenhagen Jewish Heritage Tour

On this 1,5-hour tour we will focus on the area close to The Great Synagogue of Copenhagen. We start with a visit inside the Synagogue (closed Fridays and Sundays) Although never many in number, Danish Jews have had an important influence on Danish culture and history. Your Jewish guide will share personal stories about the miraculous rescue of the Danish Jewish during WW2, and about present Jewish life. During this tour you will pass Copenhagen landmarks such as: The historic Round Tower, The Cathedral, The Stumbling Stones, The University, The Statue of Niels Bohr The Great Synagogue of Copenhagen.

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3-day Jewish Experience program

The Danish Jewish experience - 3-day full program Past – present – future We have created an exciting 3-day itinerary, for the ultimate Jewish experience in and around Copenhagen, Denmark. The program is highly flexible and can be adjusted to fit your personal needs and wishes. This includes changing the order of the tours, making cuts and adding to the program, to make it all fit with your particular travel plans. Experience our dramatic Jewish history on historical locations in cities like: • Copenhagen • Elsinore • Hornbäk • Gilleleje • Dragör fishing village We can also provide assistance with: • Kosher catering • Transfers from the airport or cruise ship • Lunch boxes • Hotel Booking • Organizing additional Jewish program in Scandinavia (Sweden, Norway) • Composing all general aspects of your visit to Copenhagen and greater Denmark. Jewish Copenhagen only uses the best local Jewish guides as well as suppliers of the highest available standard.

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Rescue Route 3

5-hour tour by car On this 5-hour tour Rescue Route 3, we will pick you up a you hotel or cruise ship and take you for experiencing Jewish and general sights. The tour includes a visit inside The Great Synagogue of Copenhagen (closed Fridays and Sundays) and a visit to the amazing Danish Jewish Museum, designed by Daniel Liebeskind. With a limousine available for 5-hours we are able to cover all the key sights in Copenhagen as well as all the Jewish sights. During this tour you will pass Copenhagen landmarks such as: The Little Mermaid, The Gefion Fountain, The City Hall, Tivoli Gardens The Great Synagogue of Copenhagen, The historic Round Tower, The Cathedral, The Stumbling Stones, The Pedestrian Street "Ströget", The University, The Statue of Niels Bohr, Christiansborg Palace (The Parliament), The Royal Library and The Danish-Jewish-Museum. After the visit The Danish-Jewish Museum we drive to the picturesque little fishing village of Dragör. Here your Jewish guide will share the true account of the miraculous rescue of their family and 7.000 Jews. Brave fishermen helped more than 95 % of the Jewish population in Denmark to safety in Sweden in a heroic act, the world had never seen before. Many Jewish Danes escaped from the village Dragör on small fishing boats. One of these boats was the fishing boat Elisabeth K571k, which ferried many Danish Jews to safety in Sweden on the cold and dark nights of October 1943. This authentic boat is still in the harbour waiting to be explored.

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Rescue Route 2

Combination of a 3-hour walking tour followed by 2 hours by car. On this 5-hour Rescue Route 2, we will start with a 3-hour walking tour experiencing Jewish and general sights. We start with a visit inside The Great Synagogue of Copenhagen (closed Fridays and Sundays) and continue through the old city ending the tour after a visit to the amazing Jewish Museum, designed by Daniel Liebeskind. During this tour we will pass Copenhagen landmarks such as: The Great Synagogue of Copenhagen, The historic Round Tower, The Cathedral, The Stumbling Stones, The Pedestrian Street "Ströget", The University, The Statue of Niels Bohr, Christiansborg Palace (The Parliament), The Royal Library and The Danish-Jewish-Museum.Jewish Walking tour followed by a visit to Dragör fishing village On this Rescue Route 2, we start our tour at The Danish Jewish Museum designed by world-famous architect Daniel Liebeskind. After the visit a limousine is waiting outside to take you to the picturesque little fishing village of Dragör. Here your Jewish guide will share the true account of the miraculous rescue of their family and 7.000 Jews. Brave fishermen helped more than 95 % of the Jewish population in Denmark to safety in Sweden in a heroic act, the world had never seen before. Many Jewish Danes escaped from the village Dragör on small fishing boats. One of these boats was the fishing boat Elisabeth K571k, which ferried many Danish Jews to safety in Sweden on the cold and dark nights of October 1943. This authentic boat is still in the harbour waiting to be explored.

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Rescue Route 1

Visit to the Jewish Museum followed by 2 hours by car. On this Rescue Route 1 tour, we start at The Danish Jewish Museum designed by world famous architect Daniel Liebeskind. Here you will learn about 400 years of Jewish presence in the Danish Kingdom. After the visit a limousine is waiting outside to take us to the picturesque fishing village of Dragör. Here your Jewish guide will share the true account of the miraculous rescue of their family and 7.000 Jews. Brave fishermen helped more than 95 % of the Jewish population in Denmark to safety in Sweden in a heroic act, the world had never seen before. Many Jewish Danes escaped from the village Dragör on small fishing boats. One of these boats was the fishing boat Elisabeth K571, which ferried many Danish Jews to safety in Sweden in dark and cold nights in October 1943. This authentic boat is still in the harbour waiting to be explored. Today Dragör Town is a charming village with old half-timbered houses, cozy cafes and restaurants only 8 miles from the center of Copenhagen. The visit to Dragör will not only evoke the past, but also give you an interesting and unique experience of life in a small Danish coastal village.

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Jewish Copenhagen Tour Operator

Jewish Copenhagen was established in 2006 by Charlotte Thalmay, who is born and raised in Copenhagen and active in the Jewish Community. The mission of Jewish Copenhagen, is to bring alive the history of Jewish life in Denmark. All the way back from 1622, up to the present with its everyday stories of being a minority in a small country. All our guides are Jewish, handpicked, each with unique family stories about the rescue of the Danish Jews during WW2. Jewish Copenahagen organizes all kinds of tours with a Jewish as well as a generel aspect of Denmark. Walking tours, tours by car, group tours by bus, religiuos tours, shabbat dinners and much more. We are happy to customize the perfect tour for you.

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