People and Partners
people - People
We apply our extensive knowledge, our intellectual curiosity, our strong analytical and logistical capabilities, our robust sense of quality and our impeccable taste, every time we solve a task.
Karl founded BALDER and drives the vision for the company. He personally oversees product development and (many) other aspects of the business. Prior to founding BALDER, Karl worked as a Communications Director for the largest design award in the world, INDEX: Design to Improve Life, and as an advisor at the Confederation of Danish Industry. As a student, he worked as a tour guide to countries such as Mongolia, China, Mexico, the U.S. and France. He holds a M.Sc. in Political Science from the University of Copenhagen and a Certificat d'Etudes Politiques from Sciences Po in Bordeaux.
Get in touch via email: karl@balder-cph.dk
Barbara oversees and manages various projects carried by our team. In addition, she assists with organizing and arranging theme-based customized tours and works closely with the guides connected to BALDER. Before joining the team, Barbara worked for several years as a guide in Copenhagen. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Chinese Studies and a Master's degree in Cross Cultural Studies, both from the University of Copenhagen.
Get in touch via email: barbara@balder-cph.dk
Luzie is responsible for designing and executing high-end tour programs as well as guaranteeing and overseeing the smooth run of the projects when they are live. Luzie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Stage and Production Management from the University of Essex and is currently studying Service, Hospitality & Tourism Management at Cphbusiness.
Get in touch via email: luzie@balder-cph.dk
partners - Partners
The BALDER team is always looking for new and exciting partners, projects and collaborators. We pride ourselves on consistently finding the best and most relevant partners and working (both as executers and suppliers) closely with them in order to provide optimal experiences and products.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions about what we do and how we can work together.
Located in the US, Nordic Destinations is a travel company servicing both individuals and groups and works with travel agents and direct consumers. They have been a trusted partner of Balder since July of 2016, but their staff has a seasoned 60+ years of travel planning experience.
Traveller Made is an international network of luxury travel designers who all share a dedication to creating bespoke and unique journeys to travellers who are looking for one of a kind experiences - requiring skilled and knowledgeable advisors like BALDER who are fully committed to designing the best experiences for their clients.
Black Tomato is an award-winning travel company that specializes in creating exceptional tailor-made experiences for its clients. Black Tomato is a Virtuoso member and BALDER is one of its carefully selected overseas partners. BALDER has worked closely with Black Tomato since 2015 as their preferred destination management company covering Scandinavia.
Dialog is an annual off-the-record and not-for-attribution retreat that gathers 150 global and emerging leaders to discuss the most pressing world issues and find opportunities for collaboration. Dialog provides participants from various disciplines a safe space to discuss big ideas, formulate non-obvious solutions and make enduring connections. BALDER has helped Dialog Global arrange on-site activities for their participants.
Local Foreigner is a travel company based in New York, specialized in curating authentic experiences and connecting discerning travelers with passionate locals. BALDER has worked with Local Foreigner for several years, and assisting them with custom-made trips for FITs to Scandinavia.