Discover the history of Copenhagen’s industrial revolution on a walking tour. Learn about the rise of factories and the labor movement, and explore the vibrant streets of Istedgade and Carlsberg.

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Discover the fascinating story of Copenhagen’s industrial revolution on a walking tour through the vibrant streets of Istedgade. Learn about the rise of Copenhagen’s factories and the labor movement, and how its history still echoes through the buildings, streets, and local culture.

Meet your guide at the Copenhagen Main Station and set off to explore how factories, railways, and urban growth shaped the neighborhood. Learn about the rise of Copenhagen’s factories and the labor movement, and how its history still echoes through the buildings, streets, and local culture.

Once known as the heart of the city’s red-light district and a place for the “unwanted,” Istedgade holds powerful stories of resilience, transformation, and identity. Explore how the neighborhood has evolved from an industrial artery to a cultural icon.

Discover the stories of the people who lived in the overcrowded apartment blocks of early Vesterbro. End your tour at the former Carlsberg Brewery, now transformed into the modern urban district known as Carlsberg City.

Tour Highlights:

Discover the history of the industrial revolution in Copenhagen
Learn about the rise of factories and the labor movement in the city
Explore the vibrant streets, once also the heart of the red-light district
Hear about the transformation of the area from industry to art
See the former Carlsberg Brewery, now transformed into Carlsberg City

Includes:

Guided tour of Copenhagen’s industrial past
Insights into the transformation of Istedgade
See the Meat Packaging Area and the transformation
Visit to the former Carlsberg Brewery District

 

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