City walk – The occupation, Sorø occupied and liberated

City tour in Sorø about the time during the occupation 1940-45.
Hear about risking one's life in the fight against the German occupiers and about rationing and curfews.

This year marks 80 years since Denmark regained its freedom after the 5 dark years of occupation. The period left its mark on Sorø to a great extent. The town's citizens lived with deprivation, fear, blackouts and curfews, and those who resisted the German occupation lived lives of danger.

Some were shot.

The resistance movement collaborated with the English SOE (Special Operations Executive), which provided supplies (weapons, etc.) and agents.
In the Sorø area, many parachutes were dropped from British planes to the local resistance groups.
Hear their stories and also get the story of the fatal event at Albertikrydset on 5 May 1945.

On the city walk, there is a stop at the protective bunker at Værkerne with the opportunity to look inside.

The audience is very welcome to contribute their own or retold experiences.

The trip lasts approx. an hour and a half and is not suitable for people with walking difficulties.

It is necessary to buy a ticket in advance.