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Local Walk - VESTERBRO

Unlock the unpolished, diverse and hip neighbourhood of Vesterbro.

5.9 km

2 hrs

Bernstorffsgade 16

Free

Local Walk - VESTERBRO  cover image.Local Walk - VESTERBRO  cover image.

What is this tour about?

Hipsters, workers and families with young children. They are all here. In addition, you’ll find people with different ethnic background, pensioners, homeless and socially marginalised people. Trendy cafés and restaurants thrive side by side with drop-in centres and traditional pubs. The demography of Vesterbro is diverse and has changed immensely over the years. Once a green pasture for cattle providing Copenhagen with meat, the area transformed radically when the City Walls were torn down in 1857. Real estate speculators were quick to exploit the lack of regulations and devoured the area. Building blocks with double backyards and cramped apartments were built and populated with poor people, who immigrated to Copenhagen from the rural areas looking for jobs and survival. From 1860 to 1880, the number of people living in Vesterbro rose from 7,000 to 25,000.

Vesterbro developed into a working-class area, and its vicinity to the Central Station drew people from far away. Even today, Vesterbro has the biggest concentration of hotels in Copenhagen. In the 1960s and 1970s, a new immigration wave took place in Vesterbro, when guest workers from Turkey and Pakistan were invited at a time when Vesterbro had become a worn-down area. As an urban renewal took place, back buildings were cleared and apartments were renovated, resulting in many families with children leaving the area. Rents increased, pushing many of the long-time residents out, attracting others with higher incomes. Vesterbro is today a popular place to wine, dine, hang out – and not least live. Even for families with children, who have returned to the neighbourhood. Though Vesterbro has changed over the years, it certainly still comes with an edge.

This is created by a StoryHunt Partner.

Image from the tour.Image from the tour.

How does it work?

The StoryHunt app uses your location to guide you between stories.

The tour starts at Bernstorffsgade 16 and follows a predefined route between 22 stories.

When you are close to a story you can unlock it to reveal its content.

This is an audio tour so bring your headphones.

Image from the tour.Image from the tour.

Get Started

Visit our app to get started. It's completely free.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts at Bernstorffsgade 16. From there it follows 22 stories.

How long is the tour?

The tour is 5.9 km long and typically takes 2 hrs to complete.

Is the tour free?

Yes, the tour is 100% free and can be experienced through the StoryHunt app.

How many times can I take the tour?

Unlimited. You can take it as many times as you want.

Can I bring friends on the tour?

Yes. When you bring friends you can make a group to synchronize the experience.

When can I take the tour?

Whenever. You can take the tour anytime you want to.