35. Copenhagen, Denmark: Scandinavia's Craft Beer Capital | Christoffer Hansen
From Rails, Ales & Old Towns: The Europe Travel Podcast by Scott Hartbeck
February 28, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 35
About this episode
Christoffer Hansen discusses Copenhagen's rise as a craft beer capital and shares tips for exploring the city.
Christoffer Hansen, founder of BeerWalks, joins Scott to explain how Copenhagen became one of the best cities for craft beer in Europe. From the brewery that sparked the revolution to today’s best craft beer bars and character-filled dives, Christoffer takes us on a stroll through Copenhagen, telling us where to sip and what you can expect on one of his craft beer walks through the city. He also offers tips on where to go to see a unique side of Copenhagen beyond the postcards and recommends a dreamy Danish island you need to visit. Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/railsalesoldtowns Show notes and links to places discussed: https://www.railsalesoldtowns.com/ep35 Follow @railsalesoldtowns on Instagram & Facebook for more European travel inspiration. Theme music by Stu Wilson.
People in this episode
Host: Scott Hartbeck
Guest: Christoffer Hansen
Topics covered
- craft beer
- Copenhagen
- travel tips
- beer walks
- Scandinavia
- local culture
Keywords
- Copenhagen
- craft beer
- BeerWalks
- travel
- Danish island
- beer bars
- local culture
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BeerWalks
Places: Copenhagen, Denmark, Danish island
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