Photos: Johan Wessman / News Oresund, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Ramblersen2, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Bain News Service, publisher, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
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Photos: Johan Wessman / News Oresund, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Ramblersen2, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Bain News Service, publisher, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
The spiral spire of Vor Frelsers Kirke
Your local guide
Signe Dahl
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Highlights
- An external spiral staircase
- Steps narrowing near the top
- Baroque construction from the 1690s
- A spire added after the original church
- An unusual climb explained in detail
About this tour
This session climbs the spiral spire of Vor Frelsers Kirke, the Church of Our Saviour, known for its external winding staircase. You see the staircase narrowing near the top and hear about the church's Baroque construction. Signe explains the spire's later addition to the original building.
The climb moves at a steady pace given its height, pausing partway and again near the top. Signe answers questions about the construction and the climb itself.
This suits anyone comfortable with heights and interested in unusual architecture. It pairs well with her session on the view from the spire.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Copenhagen before heading out.
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External staircase 21 min
The camera climbs the external staircase winding around the church's spire, and I point out how the steps narrow noticeably near the top.
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Spire top 21 min
From near the top, I explain the church's Baroque construction from the 1690s and the spire's later addition.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Copenhagen: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Smørrebrød (open sandwiches) and Nørrebro, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Copenhagen time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Copenhagen, showing you External staircase and Spire top live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I climb the spire live with my phone.
Times shown in Copenhagen time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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