Guided tour
2027
Would you like to train as a guide – you'll receive good training and have lots of fun experiences!
Cruise to Skagen, Denmark
Cruise Skagen Denmark is a local cruise network that was established in 1999 with the aim of attracting cruise tourism to Skagen. The network works specifically to market Skagen as a cruise destination to European and American cruise operators.
Skagen has been receiving cruise ships since 1999, and the number of visits has grown over the years. In 2027, more than 100 cruise visits are expected, which highlights the great interest in Skagen as a destination.
Since 2002, Cruise Skagen Denmark has also provided training for local guides who are responsible for tasks related to cruise operations and guided tours of Toppen af Danmark.
Why do we need more guides?
Cruise Skagen Denmark and Toppen af Danmark currently have a guide corps of about 50 guides with different language skills. However, with the increasing demand for guided experiences, there is a need to expand the corps – especially with guides who speak fluent German and/or English.
Following the recent expansion of Skagen Harbour, which was completed in the spring of 2021, the harbour has two quays that can be used by cruise ships. This means that on some days, two entire cruise ships are docked in the harbour simultaneously. On such days, the need for guides is particularly great, as many international guests are going on excursions and experiencing Skagen and the area around the city.
That is why we are looking for new, dedicated guides who are eager to convey the area’s history, culture, and attractions and help our international guests have a great experience.
Who can participate in the guided course?
To participate in the guided course, you must be able to speak and read Danish as well as speak English. fluent German and/or English.
The actual teaching takes place in Danish, but when we work with practical guided exercises, you must guide in the language you subsequently wish to use as your guide.
You must also be of legal age 20 years, to be Fast and mobile As a guide, you must be able to speak to a group of guests and make yourself understood – even outdoors, where there is not always the opportunity to use a microphone.
It is important that you both want to meet people from different countries and feel comfortable speaking in front of a group.
What can you learn on the course?
The 2027 guide course covers both Skagen and Frederikshavn geographically and provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to convey the area’s history, culture, and attractions to guests from both within and outside Denmark.
Before the course starts
Before the course starts, you will be invited to a language and communication test, during which we will have the opportunity to assess your language skills and your ability to communicate.
For the test, you need to prepare a brief presentation of approximately 2 minutes either to Skagen or Frederikshavn, This requires you to base your presentation on your own knowledge of the area. The presentation must be presented in the language you subsequently wish to guide on.
Based on the presentation, we assess whether your language level and communication skills meet the expectations placed on our guides. At the same time, the test allows both you and us to clarify whether the guide course is the right one for you.
Course structure and teaching
The course is divided into geographical modules, where we work with one city or one area at a time. The module about Skagen is mandatory, While you have the option to opt out of the module about Frederikshavn if it is difficult to fit it into your schedule.
The course price is the same, regardless of whether you attend both modules or choose Skagen exclusively. However, we recommend that you attend as many modules as possible, as a broader knowledge of the area also gives you more opportunities for future guide assignments.
During the course, you will receive part of the teaching material via email, which you are expected to read. There is no fixed reading schedule; you will arrange for yourself when to go through the material.
Theoretical tuition
In the theoretical part of the course, we delve into a range of topics relevant for guiding in Skagen and Frederikshavn. Here you will gain the background knowledge that forms the foundation for being able to tell the story of the area in a lively and engaging way.
Practical teaching – on location
A significant part of the guide course takes place in the areas where you will later be guiding.
The teaching is organized so that the guide instructors on the first day of the course go through the topics and places that are included in the program for the day. At the same time, you are introduced to different forms of guiding techniques.
On the subsequent course day, it is the course participants' turn to try their hand at the guiding role. Here, you switch roles and guide and convey the knowledge you have gained from the instructors, supplemented with information from the provided teaching material.
Along the way, we work both on the professional content and the practical guiding techniques, so that you have the opportunity to practice communicating the material in a lively, clear and engaging way.
What does the guide course cost?
The price of participating The guide course in 2027 costs DKK 995 per person.
The price is the same, whether you participate in both the Skagen and Frederikshavn modules or only in the mandatory Skagen module.
Once you have completed the guide course
Once you have completed and passed the course, you will be attached to the guide corps at Cruise Skagen Denmark and Toppen af Danmark on freelance basis.
This is not a full-time job, and that is why the desire to guide, the interest in the field, and the joy of meeting people are primarily your motivation.
As a guide, you can be assigned tasks during the cruise season, which runs from April to November, and there is also the opportunity to work as a guide for Toppen af Danmark.
The tasks can be carried out both on weekdays and on weekends, and occasionally there may be a need to call in guides at short notice. It is therefore important that you have the opportunity to be available as much as possible.
The number of guide assignments varies from year to year and depends, among other things, on how many cruise ships call at Skagen and how high the demand for guided tours is. Therefore, a specific number of assignments cannot be guaranteed.
Do you have any questions?
We hope that the above has given you a good insight into the content, the course structure, and the opportunities to become part of our guide corps.
If you have any questions about the course or about working as a guide, you are always very welcome to contact us. We are happy to provide further information.
Sign up for the course by email.; info@cruiseskagen.dk
Karen Christine Steenberg
Cruise Manager
