30. January: Discover Copenhagen City Hall with the Mayor for Employment and Integration // Free admission

Join The Copenhagen Post’s Connect Club for an exclusive guided visit to Copenhagen City Hall.

David Laungaard Lose

Dec 12, 2024

Are you interested in politics, governance and historic Danish architecture? Then join our next Connect Club event – a guided tour of Copenhagen City Hall.

During the visit you will gain insights into the workdays of the Danish politicians who drive the country’s largest municipal government body, while discussing the significance of internationals in Danish society.

We will meet Louise Theilade Thomsen, the Mayor for Employment and Integration for Venstre.

Louise Theilade Thomsen has been an active member of Venstre for many years and currently serves as both the Mayor for Employment and Integration and the group leader for Venstre in Copenhagen.

On the tour Louise Theilade Thomsen will share her perspective on the importance of international professionals for Danish society and how the city government is working to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for foreign workers.

Our last tour ended at the top of the roof, where there was a spectacular view over the Town Hall Square Photo: Nicolai Kampmann

During the visit, you will:

Tour the stunning City Hall building.
Learn about the history and architecture of one of Copenhagen’s most significant landmarks.
Engage in a dialogue with Mayor Louise Theilade Thomsen about the role of integration and employment in Copenhagen’s future.

Event Details

📅 Date: Thursday, January 30th, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Copenhagen City Hall, Rådhuspladsen, Copenhagen

Register for the event here – and become a part of Connect Club

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