We will visit homes and other sites associated with Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, including Copenhagen’s famous Little Mermaid statue. Among other themes, H.C. Andersen's fairy tales present lessons of virtue and resilience in the face of adversity.
A highlight of the program, this Viking ship-stone cemetery offers the opportunity to sit close beside an ancient grave, and integrate learning in significant ways. Mapping, grave typology, and an eyewitness account of a Viking chieftain’s funeral enable you to…
We’ll take trips out of Reykjavik to explore the natural beauty of Iceland’s three most famous natural wonders. At Thingvellir National Park, regarded by Icelanders as a national shrine, we’ll see the rift valley caused by the drift of the…
Denmark’s “Birthplace”, Jelling, features two massive burial mounds that connect it to both the country’s pagan and Christian pasts. The brand-new, technologically sophisticated museum opens up a challenging exploration of all the site has to offer.
In Denmark’s medieval capital of Roskilde, students explore the renowned Viking ships museum, which houses the reassembled remains of five Viking ships from around 1000 A.D. Additionally, we will sail sea-worthy replicas of these ships! At the majestic state cathedral,…
The program aims to offer students an in-depth cultural encounter. Thus, we’ll spend some time getting to know Copenhagen neighborhoods not often frequented by tourists. Each one has its own character and vibe. Students will talk to residents and learn…
Beautiful Tivoli Gardens—right in the middle of Copenhagen—opened in 1843, making it one of the world’s oldest amusement parks and pleasure gardens. The program provides each participant with a five-day free admission pass to this delightful Copenhagen must-see. The pass…
The castles of Frederiksborg and Kronborg, two among many in Denmark, highlight the country’s past as a mighty empire and a powerful Baltic state. Kronborg claimed such renown in its day that William Shakespeare used the castle as the setting…