Assistens Cemetery

Join Stine Helweg on an audi walk through Assistens Cemetery and learn about the many fascinating individuals who are buried in the heart of Nørrebro.

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The StoryHunt app uses your location to guide you between 15 stories.
The tour takes place in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Listen to narrated stories about where you are – also available as text.
The experience lasts 2h. Go at your own pace and whenever you want.
The tour lasts for as long as you want to with 15 stories to unlock.

Test your knowledge and quiz along the way – fun with groups!

About this tour

In the heart of Nørrebro lies Assistens Cemetery, a green oasis amidst the city, used daily for recreation by both locals and visitors. The cemetery is also the final resting place for a number of intriguing Danish individuals, each with a unique story to tell.

On this tour, you will learn about these individuals' lives, deaths, and surroundings. Along the way, you will pass by 15 grave sites, including those of H.C. Andersen, Natasja Saad, Søren Kirkegaard, Hans Christian Scherfig, Dan Turèll, and many more.

The sound walk is created and narrated by Stine Helweg in 2024 and is offered free of charge by Copenhagen Cemeteries in collaboration with StoryHunt.

The tour begins inside the main entrance at Kapelvej 2. You can take the tour during the cemetery's opening hours, which are from 7 to 22 in the summer and from 7 to 19 in the winter.

We wish you a great experience!

Copenhagen Municipality
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Copenhagen Municipality

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  • 🎧 Self-guided audio tour
  • 🤩 Life-time access to the stories
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Where does the tour start?

The tour starts at Kapelvej 2 and follows a route between 15 stories in Copenhagen.

Where does the tour start?

This is a Story Collection with no order. This means that you can start the tour from any of the 15 stories in Copenhagen.

How long is the tour?

The tour takes approximately 2h depending on how many breaks you take.

How long is the tour?

You decide how many of the 15 stories you wish to unlock – do them all in one take or just pick the best ones.

Can I bring friends?

Yes. If your friends want to listen on their own device they will need their own ticket.

Can I bring friends?

Yes. You can bring as many friends as you want! The tour is 100 % free for all.  

Can I give the tour as a gift?

Yes. Once you have purchased the tour you will receive instructions on how to gift the tour.  

When can I take the tour?

You can take the whenever you want to. Once you have purchased the tour, it's yours forever.

Will there be a tour guide?

No. This tour is self-guided so there is no physical tour guide. Instead you can explore at your own pace with the StoryHunt app.

Can I take the tour again?

Yes. When you purchase a tour, you get life-time access and can take it as many times as you want to.

Do I need an app?

Yes. The tour is experienced through the StoryHunt app. Download instructions will be provided after purchase.

Do I need internet access?

Yes. You need continuous access to the internet to experience the tour. It cannot be downloaded beforehand.

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