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Welcome to Knit Copenhagen!
Our 7 Night experience captures the magic of Denmark’s capital city. In addition, enjoy Hans Christian Andersen’s hometown of Odense and spend time on the coast with Danish Knitting Expert, Vivian Hoxbro! Your knitting host is the wonderful Edel MacBride with her brand new featured Denmark inspired design combined with the best of Danish yarn – just for you! You will be enjoying the comfort of the 5* Hotel NH Collection in the heart of Copenhagen!
After your private transfer from Copenhagen Airport, meet with your fabulous Danish tour guide, Heidi! Enjoy some time getting to know Copenhagen and selecting your yarn from nearby Sommerfuglen for your knitting classes with Edel! Enjoy your Welcome Reception and Welcome Dinner, with an introduction to your host, Edel MacBride!
Over the next 3 days, enjoy your in-depth knitting project with Edel, based on the Danish ballad of Hellelil and Hildebrand and using the best Danish yarn! Out about we will be visiting some of the best-known Copenhagen Yarn Stores and in your free time, we will have a few more hidden gems you may wish to visit! Enjoy an afternoon with Author and Knitwear Designer, Vivian Hoxbro and knit with her and the local knitters of the coastal locations of Stubbekobing and Hesnæs!
Enjoy exploring 400-year-old Rosenborg Castle, home to the Danish Crown Jewels and some of their greatest treasures. Visit Tivoli Gardens, one of the oldest amusement parks in the world and the inspiration for Walt Disney! The gardens are in full bloom and the entire park is full of colour, vibrancy and a myriad of stalls and eateries!
See the best of Copenhagen by boat by canal cruise, as you sail leisurely past The Little Mermaid, The Opera House and Christiansborg Palace – have the camera ready! Enjoy Beer tasting and the history of the world famous (probably) Carlsberg Brewery and take a trip to Odense, hometown of Hans Christian Andersen!
Your Knitting Project with Edel MacBride
‘Hilla’ by Edel MacBride has been created especially for Knit Copenhagen 2025.
Edel’s project has three main colours, combining some mild colorwork on the borders and a central textured section in a solid.
The inspiration comes from the beautiful painting Meeting on the Turret stairs (1864) by Irish artist Frederic William Burton. Edel’s first knitwear brochure (1990) had a print of this on the cover, thanks to a license agreement with the National Gallery of Ireland, where the painting is held.
The famous Danish Ballad and its central characters, Hellelil and Hildebrand her guard, are the inspiration for Burton’s romantic watercolour. The ‘Hilla’ by Edel may be made as a cowl or an infinity scarf. Like all Edel projects there is built in design learning and tips on construction and finishing. Unique Aran cabling and studio learnings that evolved over the decades in making at the Edel MacBride design studio. Versions of fisherman rib with and without cables will be explored too
Knit Copenhagen highlights the charm of the Danish capital – a springtime wonderland of culture, vibrancy and of course, yarn and knitting!
What's included
- Complimentary private transfers on arrival and departure*
- Luxury coach with an experienced driver
- Experienced Danish Guide/Tour Manager Heidi Klintemoller Hansen
- All your Knitting and Craft workshops including materials
- Danish breakfast daily
- 4 three course dinners
- 4 lunches
- Welcome Reception
- The company of your Knitting Host Edel MacBride throughout
- 3 Edel MacBride Workshops with her ‘Hilla’ cowl/infinity scarf design and Isager yarn
- Yarn store visits including Sommerfuglen, Woolstock, Uldstedet and Knitting for Olive
- An Afternoon with Danish author and knitwear designer Vivian Hoxbro
- Knitting with Vivian and the local knitters in coastal Stubbekobing!
- Carlsberg Brewery beer tasting, historic tour and meet the draught horses
- Rosenborg Castle
- Tivoli Gardens
- Nyhavn Classic Canal Tour including The Little Mermaid
- Visit to Odense, home of Hans Christian Andersen
- Hans Christian Andersen Experience and Museum
- Egeskov Castle and Gardens
Workshops/Knitting Activities Included in This Tour:
- 3 days knitting with renowned knitwear designer and instructor - Edel MacBride!
- Exclusive Danish Folklore inspired 'Hilla' knitting project with Isager yarn
- Visit top Copenhagen yarn stores including Sommerfuglen, Ulstedet and Knitting for Olive
- Discover the secrets of Vivian Hoxbro, author of books such as Domino Knitting and Knit to Be Square!
- Knit with Vivian and her knitting friends in the coastal locations of Stubbekobing and Hesnæs!
- Yarn and patterns are included in all workshops, you just need to bring your own needles, sizes will be advised
Overnights for this tour
5* Hotel NH Collection Copenhagen
With its extraordinary location next to the harbour, the NH Collection Copenhagen is an inspiring base for your stay in the city. A location that perfectly balances the vibrancy of Copenhagen’s centre with the tranquillity of the water. The NH Collection Copenhagen was designed by modernist architect Palle Suenson in the 1950s and was initially built as the headquarters of B&W shipyards. Now a listed building, this captivating hotel still reflects the best architectural styles of the period.
Although the hotel reflects the needs of today’s guest, this distinctive building still celebrates its past. You will find authentic references to the old shipbuilding yard throughout, such as the feature art piece by local artist Anna Bak at the entrance.
Each room offers contemporary elegance with the best Scandinavian inspired design and international influence. Each room is air conditioned with climate control and comforts including large flat screen tv, Espresso Coffee Machine, kettle, hairdryer, bathroom amenities, free Wi-Fi, Digital Safe.
Complimentary gym access is available and the hotel has a gastro pub on site.
Tour itinerary
Day 1 - Day 1: Welcome to 7 Nights of Knit Copenhagen!
On arrival to Copenhagen, meet with your wonderful tour guide, Heidi and your knitting tour host, Edel MacBride.
After a short introduction, enjoy a gentle stroll with your guide showing you some of the landmarks along the way to Sommerfuglen, one of Copenhagen's most famous yarn stores! Discover a wide variety of high-quality yarns, knitting patterns, and accessories. Take your time exploring the extensive selection and be inspired by the colourful displays. Here you will pick your own yarn from the selection provided for Edel’s knitting project – our treat!
Return to your hotel for a warm Welcome Reception and Dinner before relaxing for the rest of the evening.
Overnight Hotel NH Collection Copenhagen, Dinner Included.
Day 2 - Day 2: Knitting with Edel, Rosenborg Castle and Tivoli Gardens
Today begins with your first class with Edel! Begin work on her ‘Hilla’ design, created especially for this tour. Enjoy a lovely lunch at a local restaurant before your afternoon of sightseeing and fun!
Visit 400 year old Rosenborg Castle, resplendent in the heart of Copenhagen. Discover some of the kingdom's greatest treasures include royal art and the nation’s Crown Jewels and Royal Regalia. Among the main attractions is the Great Hall with the coronation thrones and three life-size silver lions standing guard. Intricate wall tapestries commemorate battles between Denmark and Sweden.
No trip to Copenhagen is complete without a trip to magical Tivoli Gardens! The world’s oldest pleasure gardens and amusement park was an inspiration to Walt Disney. Founded in 1843, there really is something for everyone. Charming architecture, stunning landscaped gardens and antique rides designed to reflect the gardens and buildings around them. You will not be short of dining options either, as Tivoli Gardens is full of restuarants and it’s own food hall.
Once back at your hotel, the evening is free to explore your surrounds or relax and knit!
Overnight Hotel NH Collection Copenhagen, Breakfast and Lunch Included.
Day 3 - Day 3: Knitting with Edel and Canal Tour of Nyhavn including The Little Mermaid!
This morning continue with your Hilla project in the comfort of your 5* hotel. There will be time for you to explore the myriad of sights on your doorstep or take in a museum or two before re-joining your group.
Day 4 - Day 4: Knitting with Edel, Carlsberg Premium Experience
After breakfast, join Edel for your final class on the Hilla project. After lunch in the Carlsberg district, it is time for (probably) the best kind of beer tasting and tour!
In this premium tasting in the old, mythical cellars, you will taste 5 delicious beers from Carlsberg’s many brands mixed with a couple of our most premium brews. We promise you will have a great time in the company of our passionate beer expert and that you will leave a tasty experience richer. Psst, we may have a historical surprise for you as well and enjoy the ages old artefacts on display before saying hello to the Carlsberg Draught Horses!
Enjoy a free Saturday night in Copenhagen to enjoy local restaurants, historic bars and cafes. The city comes to life at night with brightly coloured lights reflecting off the waterways, twinkling and vibrant as the city itself.
Overnight Hotel NH Collection Copenhagen, Breakfast and Lunch Included.
Day 5 - Day 5: Odense, Hans Christian Andersen Museum and Egeskov Castle and Gardens
This morning we leave Copenhagen behind for a while for a visit to the home of Hans Christian Andersen! Once Upon a Time, Odense was the birthplace of the most famous fairy tale author of all time! Odense is full of charming and characteristic lanes and streets, with brightly coloured cottages and cobblestones.
A visit to Hans Christian Andersen’s House will take you on a mesmerising journey into the writer’s creative universe and his world-famous fairy tales.Delve into the underground wonder as you leave the world at the door and immerse yourself into the fairy tales we know and love so well. Creative architecture brings nature inside and turns what we think we know on its head! On this journey, you will find architecture weaving withinits magical gardens to create an unique experience borne of creative genius. Speaking of weaving, did you know Hans Christian Andersen was an apprentice weaver?
After lunch, step into a world of history, beauty, and enchantment at Egeskov Castle, Denmark's best-preserved Renaissance water castle. Egeskov is more than just a castle; it's a journey through time and a haven of natural splendor.
Built in 1554, it is a stunning example of Renaissance architecture. Surrounded by a fabulous moat, you will be greeted with a gllimpse into the opulence of the past. Wander through the grand halls and intricately furnished rooms, where antique furniture, historic paintings, and delicate tapestries tell tales of nobility and heritage across the centuries.
Stroll through Egeskov's award-winning gardens, a living work of art that has evolved over four hundred years. From meticulously manicured hedges and vibrant flower beds to tranquil ponds and whimsical topiaries, the gardens offer a sensory delight for nature lovers. Don't miss the renowned Fuchsia Garden, Herb Garden, and the ancient Maze!
Return to Copenhagen for a relaxing dinner and time to unwind.
Overnight Hotel NH Collection Copenhagen, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Day 6 - Day 6: Vivian Hoxbro and Friends in Stubbekobing and Hesnaes!
Join author and knitwear designer Vivian Hoxboro and knitting friends, for a delightful afternoon in Vivian’s hometown of Stubbekøbing! It is a charming coastal town located on the northern coast of Falster, one of Denmark's picturesque islands. It is a delightful destination with a blend of historical charm, natural beauty, and a peaceful atmosphere.
The town's idyllic harbour is a picturesque spot and we will enjoy lunch on the Baltic at one of the harbour-side restaurants.
Take part in a special talk with Vivian as she discusses her books and techniques, displaying many of her own designs. Relax with Vivian and the local knitters over coffee and cake, while knitting away.
Enjoy a tour of nearby Hesnæs - nestled along the eastern coast of Falster, surrounded by lush forests and situated right by the Baltic Sea. The village is famous for its thatched-roof houses, many of which have facades covered with reeds, giving the place a distinctive and quaint aesthetic.
Sit back and relax for a leisurely return to Copenhagen and a free evening.
Overnight Hotel NH Collection Copenhagen, Breakfast and Lunch Included.
Day 7 - Day 7: Yarn! Yarn! Yarn!
This morning we embark on a delightful journey through some of the city's most charming and creative neighbourhoods. Copenhagen, known for its design and craft culture, has numerous shops and boutiques catering to knitting enthusiast and we are visiting two more of them!
Uldstedet is a top yarn store located not far from Nyhavn. Uldstedet offers a wide range of natural fibres and beautiful hand-dyed yarns. Spend time exploring the store and chatting with the Knitting Fairies! They are on hand with tips and tricks!
Knitting for Olive is a family-run business situated in the Østerbro district, known for its boutiques. The store has earned a stellar reputation for its beautiful yarns made from natural fibres and its elegant, modern knitting patterns. All yarns from Knitting for Olive are sustainably sourced, and produced with a focus on ethical practices and environmental responsibility
The rest of the afternoon is free to browse and wander additional yarn stores, take in a museum or relax in a canal side café and watch the boats bobbing on the water. Gather with your companions this evening for a short evening stroll to a nearby restaurant and your Farewell Meal.
Overnight Hotel NH Collection Copenhagen, Breakfast and Lunch Included.
Day 8 - Day 8: Time to bid Copenhagen Farewell!
Depart your hotel following breakfast and travel to Copenhagen Airport in time for check-in and some last minute duty free shopping prior to departure.
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Tour Prices
- Non-Knitter Partners & Friend
Do you have a partner or friend that doesn't knit? They are welcome to come along, ask our sales representatives about our non-knitter discount!
Cancellation Penalties:
- Cancellation 60 days or more prior to itinerary start date – Full deposit is forfeit.
- Cancellation 59 days – 31 days prior to itinerary start date – 50% of total paid is forfeit
- Cancellation 30 days or less – 100% of total paid is forfeit
Postponements:
Should you wish to change your tour to one of our other available tours or to a different date, you can do so subject to availability. An amendment fee of €500 per person will apply. Within 60 days of the tour commencement date, cancellation fees will apply.
| Accommodation Type | 23 Apr 2025 - BRAND NEW! |
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| Price per person sharing | €3,999 |
| Single Occupancy | €5,049 |
Prices in other currencies are indicative only. Please note that we charge in Euro.
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