Popup tour of Carlsberg Byen

A living and ever-developing monument to history or a tasteless marketing-stunt?
The jury is still out on that one, but one thing is clear: the emerging new district of "Carlsberg Byen" (Carlsberg City) is a unique part of Copenhagen. Growing slowly from the old brewery grounds, this district - though nowhere near finished - already houses 10. 000 students at the UCC (University College), a couple of +100 meter towers and - fortunately - still features a lot of the century-old buildings where generations of locals have toiled to make that golden brew.

The old buildings are beautiful, the new ones are . . . well . . . impressive. And the story of the two generations of Brewers, their ambitions, sacrifice and generousity - and childish feuds - is one of the most entertaining the city has to offer.

You will get the full story - and taste the beers that shaped this iconic corporation through the years - including the one that changed beer-brewing forever.

Meeting point: Tapperitorvet - middle of the square outside Matas.

We will end the tour at or near a local pub for an optional larger taste of something (own expense).

Price: 145 DKK with beer samples / 120,- without. Cash or Mobilepay (50558170)

Your guide will be Mads, co-organizer at Popup Tours.