Numerous women have been written out of history, but recently historians have begun to bring attention to some of the noteworthy Danish women who have been overshadowed by obscurity.

On this city walk, we will come across some Danish women who aspired to pursue careers in science – often making significant personal sacrifices. We will recount the challenges they faced and explore how, despite obstacles, they played vital roles in groundbreaking scientific advancements.

Meet Sophie Brahe, the first female astronomer, clearly not as well-known as her brother Tycho, but exceptional for her era. Learn about Marie Krogh one of Denmark’s first female physicians. Would Novo Nordisk have existed without her? And how did Inge Lehmann’s big discovery of the Earth's inner core and its global societal impact?

Join us as we unravel the narratives of these influential women and shed light on a group of lesser-known but significant female scientists during this informative tour.

About the Women in science tour

Duration:  2 - 2,5 hours

Length: 3 km

Start point: Copenhagen University City campus

End point: Christiansborg Castle