From Allies to Uncertainty: The Danish-American Story - 2 hour guided tour

Denmark’s relationship with the United States is at a crossroads. Once seen as a liberator in 1945 and Denmark's strongest ally during the Cold War, the US-Danish bond has been thrown into uncertainty in recent months. Politicians and a large part of the population are now questioning whether Denmark can still rely on its closest ally.

This 2-hour walking tour through Copenhagen will explore key landmarks that reflect the deep and evolving relationship between Denmark and the United States. Discover the historical, cultural, and political ties that have shaped both nations — and how those ties are being tested today.

Highlights of the Tour:
✅ Different Paths to Democracy – Why the American and Danish experiences with democracy have taken such different turns — and what that means today.
✅ American Influence on Danish Culture – From music to movies, explore how American pop culture has left a lasting mark on Denmark.
✅ Cultural Contrasts and Similarities – Discover how Danish and American values sometimes clash — and where they surprisingly align.
✅ Presidential Politics – How Danish leaders have navigated relationships with recent American presidents.
✅ The Greenland Question – The Danish perspective on this issue.
✅ Danish Emigration to the US – Learn about the Danish-American connection and why the annual Rebild Festival is the largest celebration of American Independence Day outside the US.
✅ Religion and Society – Understand how the Danish National Church plays a very different role than evangelical churches in the US.

Meet Your Guide
Your guide, Jens Frahm-Rasmussen, is Danish, an authorized guide with an M.Sc. in International Business and Culture. Having lived in the US and recently returned from a three-week trip to the East coast, Jens will try ad bring background to the transatlantic relationship.

The tour will take around 2 hours, after which you are very welcome to join for a drink and continue the conversation with the other participants in a social setting.

As with other Pop-up tours, the target audience is expats, but Danes and tourists are welcome.

The price of this event is 125 DKK which can be paid on the day, in cash or on MobilePay.

Meet us by the 'Lur Blowers' - Lurblæserne - the statue between Palace Hotel and the city hall (Rådhuspladsen 57) , Call Jens on 27112111 if you can't see us.