Traces of the Slave Trade — audio tour in Copenhagen


  • Rating 90%
  • Price ~99 kr
  • Duration ~120 min
  • Languages EN DA DE

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A historical audio walk that uncovers Copenhagen's colonial past, tracing the legacy of the slave trade through the city's architecture and public spaces.

This StoryHunt tour explores Denmark’s colonial history and its significant involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. The route identifies “hidden references” to this era that remain visible in Copenhagen’s buildings, statues, and even nursery rhymes. Key locations include Christians Kirke, the Freedom Statue, Nyhavn, and the West Indian Warehouse.

The experience is structured as an “interactive podcast,” using GPS to trigger 16 different stories as you walk. Each stop includes narrated audio (also available as text) and quizzes to engage with the historical material. It provides a critical perspective on the city’s heritage, focusing on the wealth and systems that shaped modern Copenhagen.

Unlike many other audio tours, this experience requires a continuous internet connection and cannot be downloaded for offline use. It offers a flexible way to explore at your own pace, though it does not include entry to any of the museums or attractions along the route.

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