Rescue Route 3
Krystalgade 12, 1172 København | DK | DK
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On Rescue Route 3, the Jewish guide will tell you the amazing story of Danish Jewry from when the first Jews were invited by the king Christian 4th in 1622, to the present time.
A driver with a limousine/van is available all 5 hours allowing us to visit more distant sights and minimal walking.
During the tour we will pass Copenhagen landmarks such as:
- Copenhagen’s historic city centre
- The historic Round Tower
- Christiansborg Palace,The Parliament
- The amazing Gefion Fountain
- Royal Palace, Amalienborg
- Ströget, the main pedestrian street
- Börsen, the iconic stock exchange
- The Little Mermaid, national symbolVisit to the Copenhagen SynagogueThe tour includes a visit inside the Copenhagen Synagogue built in 1833.Visit to the Danish-Jewish MuseumThe tour also includes a visit to the Danish-Jewish Museum ”Mitzvah” where you will learn more about Jewish history in Denmark.Visit to the fishing village of DragörBrave fishermen helped more than 95 % of the Jewish population in Denmark to safety in Sweden.
In Dragör your guide will share her personal stories about the miraculous rescue of 7,000 Danish Jews in October 1943.
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About Jewish Copenhagen
Welcome to Jewish Copenhagen, founded in 2006 by Charlotte Thalmay.
Our purpose is to illuminate the rich history of Jewish life in Denmark, spanning from the year 1622 to the present day, portraying the everyday experiences of being a minority in a small nation.
With over 20 years of expertise, we narrate the captivating 400-year journey of Danish Jews to travelers worldwide. Our narratives have captivated private families, large groups, as well as students from high schools and universities alike.
Each of our guides is carefully selected, bearing unique family anecdotes about the rescue of Danish Jews during World War II. They are dedicated to imparting their knowledge and insights to our diverse range of global visitors.
Jewish Copenhagen collaborates closely with our partner World Jewish Travel.