Karen Blixen Tour

 

Karen Blixen (1885-1962) also known as Isak Dinesen, is considered one of Denmark's most significant 20th century writers, born in Rungstedlund, where she lived most of her life before and after her years in Africa. She was an aristocrat who´s African tale, based on her life story, charmed America! Her book "Out of Africa" was published in 1937 and her identity was discovered in the United States as a mysterious European baroness, which inevitably led to more readers and attention. During this tour you'll hear the life story of Karen Blixen. Her time in Africa and the return to her native house where she began writing. We'll visit the museum that occupies the rooms where she lived, as well the exhibition gallery here, featuring drawings and paintings.