Gadens Stemmer is a social enterprise running guided city walks on Vesterbro, starting from Stampesgade 1 by Metropladsen. The guides are people with lived experience of homelessness, drug use, crime and mental vulnerability, who share their personal stories along a 90-minute route with 4-6 stops and a maximum of 25 participants. In 2024 the organisation completed 1,459 tours for schools, companies and private groups.
Stampesgade 1, 1702 København V
Opening hours follow the event programme
John shares his journey from heroin addiction and prison to recovery, guiding you through Vesterbro and its support services.
Mark shares his personal journey through anxiety, drug addiction, and recovery in an intimate theatrical account.
A guided walking tour of Vesterbro with Henning, exploring the stories and voices of the neighbourhood's streets and people.
Catja shares her story of surviving 15 years of addiction, violence, and mental health crises - and how she found her way to a life without drugs.
Mo shares his own story of civil war, addiction, and recovery - from fashion model to drug dealer to clean and now a speaker warning young people.
Julie shares her personal story of drug addiction, homelessness, and the path back to family on a walking tour through Vesterbro.
Christian's personal journey from substance abuse in rural Hjørring to recovery in Copenhagen. A story of struggle, community, and hope.
Christi shares her story from a dysfunctional childhood through addiction to a new life after becoming pregnant - a personal account of hope and transformation.