Description
Discover Copenhagen’s WWII history, focusing on Denmark’s occupation, resistance, and the heroic rescue of Danish Jews. Visit key sites like Churchillparken, the Danish Jewish Museum, and Dagmarhus, the former Gestapo headquarters. Learn about King Christian X’s defiance, the Danish Resistance, and the remarkable escape of thousands of Jews to Sweden.
Locations we visit
1. Churchillparken
Churchillparken commemorates Denmark’s involvement in WWII and the brave resistance efforts.
2. The Freedom Museum
The Freedom Museum tells the story of Denmark’s resistance during the Nazi occupation.
3. Amalienborg Palace
Amalienborg was occupied by German forces during the war but remains an iconic royal residence.
4. Nyhavn
Nyhavn served as a key escape route for Danish Jews fleeing to Sweden.
5. The Danish Jewish Museum
The Danish Jewish Museum commemorates Denmark’s efforts to protect its Jewish population during WWII.
6. The Great Synagogue
The Synagogue is one of the few Jewish landmarks that survived the Nazi occupation.
7. Dagmarhus
Dagmarhus, once the Gestapo headquarters, is a reminder of the harsh Nazi rule over Copenhagen.
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