• Nyboders Mindestuer - To truly understand hygge, it’s essential to step back in time. The Hygge & Happiness tour begins near the iconic yellow houses of Nyboder, a renowned local area. Here, you’ll meet your native guide and fellow group members for the day. Your guide, a genuine Copenhagener, is eager to share insights into Danish culture and local historical secrets not found in guidebooks! With small group sizes, your guide will have ample time to answer questions.
• Copenhagen - The tour leads you through the city’s oldest areas, revealing hidden treasures like cobblestone streets, timber-framed houses, and serene green spaces amidst the urban landscape. Krusemyntegade is one such cobblestone street that exudes hygge with its old-world charm. It’s a perfect example of how hyggelig the city can be when you take the time to explore.
• Copenhagen - This walking tour of Copenhagen is not just about sightseeing but also about savoring the city’s delights! Prepare to engage all your senses as you sample Danish treats. World-famous pastries are among these delights, holding a special place in the hearts of locals. Experience the charm and taste of Danish childhood and adulthood that bring joy to Copenhageners every week. It’s an ideal way to start the morning leisurely.
• Kongens Have - Escape the urban hustle and enter the beautiful green sanctuary of The King’s Garden. Here, enjoy the stunning beauty and tranquility amidst the bustling historical city center. As you wander, learn the dramatic story of how this former royal park became one of the world’s first public parks (Hint: It involves former kings with grand delusions, mental instability, and scandalous love triangles!).
• Rosenborg Castle - Admire the breathtaking views of Copenhagen’s charming Rosenborg Castle. From outside, discover the castle’s secrets and hear about King Christian IV, who built it in the 17th century, and his innovative ideas for this delightful castle!
• Pistolstræde - Take a break from the urban bustle and find peace in a hidden alleyway with enchanting old-world charm. Relax and enjoy the quiet atmosphere while bonding with your group, as your native guide offers Danish flødeboller for you to taste. Before taking a bite, listen as your guide explains this delicious treat and its role in Danish hygge culture from a young age.
• Stroeget - Observe the transition from the hidden gems your guide shows you to the bustling atmosphere as you walk along one of Europe’s busiest pedestrian streets.
• Nikolaj Kunsthal - To escape the busy streets, we’ll detour into a quiet cobblestone square. Here, your guide will invite you to look up and admire the spire atop what appears to be a church, but not everything is as it seems in Copenhagen today. Your guide will share Copenhageners’ perspectives on religion from outside the church and explain how this influences our culture even today! While you capture a photo of this impressive building, your guide will quickly pop into a nearby store.
• Christiansborg Slot - Serving as the Danish parliament today, the palace is where we’ll pause to reveal secrets about Danish politics, the intriguing Danish welfare system, and the unique Danish cultural law of Jante. This two-tiered system provides Danes with a high level of trust, consistently earning them the title of some of the happiest people in the world. Discover why, as your guide explains how these concepts contribute to Danish happiness and perhaps pick up some tips for yourself.
• Magstræde - On the return from Christiansborg Castle, your guide will show you one of Copenhagen’s most charming streets, Magstræde. Here, you’ll truly experience old-world charm and learn about a place that connects people in Denmark, where hygge is truly found.
• Copenhagen - The Hygge & Happiness tour concludes at one of Copenhagen’s most delightful cafés, located on a quiet street in the city center, where you’ll experience hygge in its purest form. Enjoy a cup of liquid joy, and your native guide will present you with a sustainable slice of Copenhagen as a souvenir to remember your time in this wonderful city. This is also the perfect time for recommendations, so feel free to ask your guide for any assistance you may need. We are delighted to help.

• Pastry
• Lots of Danish hygge
• One-on-one recommendations for further exploring the city
• Tea and coffee
• Native English-speaking guide

• Additional food and drinks
• Gratuities

If you want to understand Denmark, you need to understand hygge. The concept can be difficult to explain, but is easy to experience on a slow-paced walk with a native — and once you have it in you, you’ll know why Danes are some of the happiest people in the world! Take a peek into Copenhagen’s local life and find your own happy hygge place.

• Get a better understanding of Danish culture and why the world-famous Danish concept of hygge is so important in an increasingly fast-paced world
• Visit city sites that ooze hygge and find out how you can bring some of that vibe back home with you from your native guide
• Learn why some people say Denmark is utopian, and how the local culture contributes to Danes being among the happiest people in the world year after year
• Savour Danish treats and visit gems that simply scream hygge!

If you want to include Copenhagen’s best sights with a local to this tour, please consider upgrading to our Total Copenhagen: Highlights & Hygge tour.

• Please wear suitable footwear for walking, and bring an umbrella or rain jacket in case of rain.
• For your Copenhagen By Mie & Friends tour you will be in a small group of a maximum of 10 people.
• This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of six and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of six are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of six.
• Please note, we won’t access the inside of any of the buildings located at the following places: The Kings Yellow Houses, Rosenborg Castle, Christiansborg Palace, The Old Stock Exchange and Nikolaj Kunsthal. Instead we will experience all of them from the outside.
• Travelers who show symptoms for COVID-19 will not be allowed to participate in the experience.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.