Arctic Echoes: A Greenlandic Walking Tour
Arctic Echoes: A Greenlandic Walking Tour
Embark on a three hour walking exploration through Copenhagen to uncover the deep and multifaceted connections between Greenland and Denmark. Along the harbor, imagine the era when ships bound for Greenland departed loaded with whale oil, seal skins, scientific instruments, and later modern goods. For generations, Greenlanders arrived here, some briefly, others settling permanently, beginning lives shaped by two cultures. As we follow the waterfront, we pause at The Little Mermaid for photographs before continuing toward monuments that reflect Denmark’s long and complex relationship with the Arctic.
Our route leads to the 1939 Polar Bear Statue, marking the historic departure point for Greenland bound ships and bearing scars from the Nazi invasion. Nearby stands the Mylius Erichsen Memorial, honoring the explorer who mapped northeast Greenland and helped shape Danish Arctic identity. From here, we continue into Christianshavn, a district where many Greenlanders lived from the 1800s through the mid 20th century. Sailors, students, and young Greenlanders navigating new opportunities once filled its boarding houses and narrow canalside streets.
In Christianshavn, we explore how this neighborhood became a cultural hub for Greenlanders from the 1960s to the 1980s, a place to gather, shop, and stay connected while far from home. At Christianshavn Square, we reflect at the Greenland Monument on identity, autonomy, and life between two worlds. The tour concludes at Amalienborg Palace, home to the Danish Royal Family, before you enjoy a pleasant walk back to the yacht. With Greenland’s 2009 self-government, the relationship has evolved into one of partnership, shaped by collaboration in climate research, diplomacy, fisheries, and Arctic affairs.
Notes: This is a strenuous three-hour walking tour with no interior visits. Guests must be comfortable walking long distances at a steady pace over cobblestones, gravel, and uneven pavement. Layered clothing, a waterproof jacket, and sturdy walking shoes with good grip are recommended. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not suitable for guests with mobility limitations. The route may operate in reverse depending on local conditions. A minimum number of participants is required for all Yachting Land Adventures, and some may have limited capacity. All SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures are subject to change. Final departure times will be provided on board.
Port: Copenhagen
Duration: 3 hours
Current Price: 89 USD
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