Historical City Walk: Queer in Copenhagen (in Danish)
Date and time: Wednesday February 19th and Thursday February 20th at 12.00, 14.00 and 16.00
Pris: DKK 110 incl. access to the museum on the same day
Language: Danish
NB: Tours in English are offered on Friday, February 21st and Saturday, February 22nd. Look here.
Meeting Place: Museum of Copenhagen, Stormgade 18, 1555 København V - The courtyard
Please note that the city walk will end at Kongens Nytorv.
City walk: Join us for a historical queer city walk through Copenhagen
Discover what it was like to live on the fringes of society over the past 1,000 years. Stroll through the old city and learn about queer pioneers who challenged the church, laws, and cultural norms to live authentically. The walk includes Magstræde, with stories about prostitution in Copenhagen, and takes us past Nikolaj Church, where two women were able to marry in the 18th century! You'll also hear how an innocent date escalated into a major public scandal, opening the eyes of Copenhagen society to homosexuality. Visit the beautiful Nyhavn and meet Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener, whose art and love story shocked the citizens in the 1930s.
The city walk takes you through history and explores what it means to be queer in Copenhagen.
Practical information:
The city walk takes 1,5 hours.
Dress according to the weather and bring an umbrella in case of rain.
Up to 25 people can participate in the tour.
Contact
Københavns Museum, Mødested: Gårdhaven
Stormgade 18