Jewish Rescue Route

TOUR PRICE: US$ 1.395 – Tour price includes 1-6 participants.
For more than 6 people the price is additional USD 75 per guest.
THE PRICE INCLUDES: A driver in a limousine and professional Jewish guide for 5 hours.
STARTING POINT: At your request
STARTING TIME: At your request
TOUR ENDS: In the city center
ENTRANCE FEES: Are included in the tour price

Embark on the Rescue Route Tour to uncover the remarkable tale of how the Danish people saved their Jewish community from the clutches of the Nazis during World War II. Our expert guide will provide an overview of Danish Jewish history, from the earliest arrivals to the present day.

Visit of the Copenhagen Synagogue
Step inside the Great Synagogue of Copenhagen, renowned for its distinctive architecture centered around the Ark housing the Torah scrolls. Serving as the focal point of Jewish life in Denmark since its establishment in 1833, this synagogue stands out for incorporating Egyptian elements in its columns, ceiling, and cornice above the ark.

Visit to the Danish-Jewish Museum
Designed by the acclaimed architect Daniel Libeskind, the Danish-Jewish Museum offers a journey through four centuries of Danish Jewish heritage. Named ‘Mitzvah,’ signifying “good deed” in Hebrew, in tribute to the majority of Danish Jews saved during the war. The museum’s unique design, reminiscent of a boat’s deck, pays homage to the miraculous rescue, providing visitors with a symbolic experience.

During the tour we will pass Copenhagen landmarks such as:

City Hall
Tivoli Gardens
Parliament, Christiansborg Palace
Round Tower
Royal Palace, Amalienborg
The Old Stock Exchange
The Pedestrian Mall ”Ströget”

Visit to the fishing village of Dragör

During the harrowing events of October and November 1943, over 95% of Denmark’s Jewish community found refuge in Sweden, thanks in large part to the courageous efforts of Danish fishermen. Leading the way were brave individuals like those in Dragør, where small vessels such as the fishing boat “Elisabeth” played a crucial role in ferrying Danish Jews to safety in Sweden. In Dragør, your guide will weave tales of personal family histories and recount the heroic actions of those who risked everything during those dark and perilous nights.

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"Excellent tour! Bente was my guide and I learned so much from her! She gave me a personal tour of the Danish Jewish Museum, encouraging me to ask any questions as they arise. She shared her personal story of her grandparents & parents escape. In the fishing town, we were able to see the very boat that rescued her grandparents. This was an extremely informative tour. As a teacher of the Holocaust.

"This was a fabulous tour. Our tour guide was Roger Kormind. Roger is not only a fountain of information, he is warm and friendly. He gave us a real view of what Jewish, as well as, secular life in Copenhagen is and had been in the past. Thank You Roger for exceeding our expectations!"

"This tour was wonderful. After reading reviews we had high expectations and they were exceeded. Charlotte's personal accounts made the experience outstanding.I would recommend this to anyone, Jewish or not, as it provided such important insight into the history and culture of the Danish people".

"This was an incredibly insightful and personal overview of the Danish Jewish community back to the 1600's, with a focus on the rescue of the Danish Jews during WWII. We really enjoyed the trip seeing the inside of the synagogue and community center, as well as going to the fishing village where many Jews boarded small boats for Sweden in 1943".

"Our family found this tour extremely informative and fun. Bente was a very good tour guide and was able to tell the story of Jewish Copenhagen over several hours that kept us fully engaged. Her ability to weave in the experiences of her own family made the history come alive. Really enjoyed the additional car trip to Dragor as well".

"The entire tour was excellent. Charlotte has an excellent knowledge of Danish Jewish history as well as a willingness to share her family’s personal stories. We felt that the visit to the Danish Resistance Museum was very valuable. The highlight was visiting the synagogue and learning about the history and current status of the Copenhagen Jewish community."

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