Experience a fascinating journey through three centuries of Copenhagen crises and emergency preparedness on this special archive tour. From wars and sieges to fires, epidemics and other disasters – gain insight into how citizens and city leaders have prepared for the unexpected throughout history.
The visit takes you down into the archive's closed storage facilities, where you see original sources that tell the story of how Copenhagen has handled crises. Some of these sources were themselves endangered during extreme events, so they bear unique witness to the gravity of these occurrences. From the Middle Ages to the present day, these documents reveal that crisis preparedness and preparation strategies have been an integral part of the city's development.
