'Meet' Arne and Bjarke
Explore renowned Danish architecture
- Bike tour
- 4 hours
- Intermediate
Join us on a ca. 4-hours guided bike tour where we will explore architecture by two of the most renowned modern time Danish architects Arne Jacobsen and Bjarke Ingels. Both are known internationally for their strong influence and different approach to creating landmark architecture.
What has inspired them? And why? Get the answers on this tour through anecdotes, storytelling and surprising facts.
Somewhere along the way we will stop to enjoy our lunch.
Highlights
- Bellevue Beach area and surrounding area with whitewashed buildings designed in Danish functionalism in the 1930's. Today as well as then, a very popular recreational area north of Copenhagen City, oozing of character.
- Copenhill, Copenhagen city's incinerator Plant, with its iconic roof-top garden and ski slope.
- Copenhagen SAS Royal Hotel, Copenhagen's first "skyscraper"
- The National Bank
- + Surprise gems
Prices
Private group of up to 10 people:: 2900 DKK
Lunch packet (Sandwich + water), per person: 175 DKK
Not included: Bike rental, rent of helmets, public transportation and lunch packet.
Practical information
Tour duration: Ca. 4 hours
Tour length: Ca. 22 km
Tour level: Intermediate
Tour velocity: Comfortable pace.
We will cycle on cycle lanes/small quiet streets, and in so far as possible on paths away from the traffic.
Bikes: Bring your bike or rent can be arranged.
Tour start/end: Klampenborg train station.
Important information before you go:
- You must be able to ride a bike before joining the tour
- Please wear clothes and shoes appropriate for the weather on the day of the bike tour.
- Route may vary depending on weather, conditions or your special interests.