Swedish and Danish architecture

Copenhagen, the Danish capital, has spent the last 500 years in continual architectural renovation. Today, it is an eclectic mosaic of buildings that stand out for their mix of unconventional styles. Above all, Copenhagen is currently a map where some of the most recognized architects have left their mark, like Arne Jacobsen in the 1960s. We will be able to visit part of his work in this design capital. Crossing the bridge that unites Denmark with Sweden, we will arrive in Malmö, the 3rd largest city in the country. We will visit the new neighborhood of Västra Hamnen (The West Port), the renovation of a former industrial landscape with the Turning Torso Tower by Calatrava. As we continue north, we will arrive in Helsingborg where we can see interesting example of Swedish architecture.

MAIN INTERIOR VISITS

• Jyväskylä University. A. Aalto.
• Alvar Aalto Museum, A. Aalto.
• Villa Mairea. A. Aalto.
• Helsinki, University of Technology A. Aalto.
• Church of the Cross, A. Aalto.
• Paimio Sanitorium. A. Aalto.

DAY 1 – COPENHAGEN (Flight)​

Arrival in Copenhagen. Transfer airport- hotel. In the afternoon, tour guided by an architect to visit the danish architecture of Copenhagen.

On the first day, a visit to the district of Nyhavn, the new port, in Copenhagen’s city center is essential.

We also recommend Tivoli, the oldest theme park in the world or Christiania, a kind of hippy-anarchist commune in the neighborhood of Christianshavn.

You can’t miss the famous Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen, the most characteristic symbol of the city, or the Copenhagen Opera House by Henning Larsen.

Night in Copenhagen.

DAY 2 – COPENHAGEN

Meet in the hotel hall after breakfast for an explanation of the day’s tour.

Guided tour through Copenhagen with our architect. We will visit several works by Arne Jacobsen and other architects: SAS Royal Hotel Copenhagen, Stelling Buiilding, National Bank of Denmark, Office buildings A. Jespersen & Søn, all by Arne Jacobsen.

The Danish Jewish Museum, Daniel Libeskind. Lunch on your own. Guided tour of Bagsvaerd Church by Jorn Utzon and the expansion of Ordrupgaard Art Museum Zaha Hadid. Return to hotel.

Night in Copenhagen.

DAY 3 – COPENHAGEN – ØRESTAD​

Meet in hotel hall after breakfast for explanation of the day’s tour guided by our architect in Copenhagen.

We will visit the most cutting-edge part of the city, Ørestad, which is located less than 10 minutes by metro from the city center of Copenhagen. Here we will see buildings by up-and- coming architects: VM Houses and Mountain Housing PLOT: BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) + JDS (Julien De Smedt ) and 8 House Mixed-Use de- velopment by BIG (Bjiarke Ingels Group).

Lunch on your own.

We will continue our tour of the zone, dis- covering the most cutting-edge buildings:
T-Husene mixed-use development. Steven Holl, T-Husene and Ørestad Gymnasium 3XN architects 2007. Return to hotel.

Night in Copenhagen.

DAY 4 – TRIP TO SWEDEN​

Breakfast and travel to Sweden accompanied by the architect. (8 hours) Leave Copenhagen and head to Helsingborg (1.5 hour trip, including ferry ride).

Tour: Dunker Cultural Center in Norra Hamnen, new development in the port zone. Houses in Elineberg, Helsingborg, by Utzon (5 minutes from Helsingborg). Head to Malmö.

Arrive in Västra Hamnen neighborhood (East Port), restoration of the old industrial landscape with the Turning Torso Tower by Calatrava. Visits in Malmö: Eastern cem- etery, Malmö Municipal Theater and the church by Sigurd Lewerentz.

Leave Malmö: return to Copenhagen, ar- rive at approx. 5pm.

Afternoon – evening free. Night in Copenhagen.

DAY 5 – KLAMPEBORG​

Meet in hotel hall after breakfast for ex- planation of the day’s tour.

Half-day excursion. We will visit the near- by town of Klampenborg to see the works of Arne Jacobsen: Gas station. Skovs- hoved, Bellavista houses, Bellevue Theater and row of houses by Søholm. Return to
Copenhagen, rest of the day free.

Night in Copenhagen.

DAY 6 – KLAMPEBORG​

Breakfast. Free morning. Return to hotel to collect baggage.

Transport hotel – airport.

Flight from Copenhagen to UK.