DESTINATION Denmark

Denmark – one of the happiest countries in the world! This is largely due to Danish “hygge,” a unique term for cosiness, comfort and a feeling of contentment. The Danes are good at appreciating the little things in life and enjoying themselves with good company and delicious food.

Denmark is known for its infamous Vikings, the world’s oldest monarchy, its modern democracy and a world-class level of education. Here you will find innovation and creativity in many different cultural arenas, such as architecture, design and gastronomy. The small kingdom is famous for big names, like Søren Kierkegaard, Niels Bohr and Hans Christian Andersen, as well as for brands like LEGO, Tuborg and Carlsberg.

Below we have divided Denmark geographically into Jutland and the three islands of Funen, Zealand and Bornholm. Read on for what makes these different travel destinations special and what experiences are waiting for you there!

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ZEALAND

The lovely and lively capital city of Copenhagen is located on Zealand. This metropolis offers a wide variety of sights – royal palaces, the historic Nyhavn harbour district, the world-famous amusement park Tivoli Gardens, The Little Mermaid statue, and the beautiful Opera House. The island of Zealand is much more than just Copenhagen, however. The former Viking stronghold of Roskilde, the famous Kronborg fortress from Shakespeare's “Hamlet,” and tranquil seaside villages along the northern shore are just a few of the many attractions outside the capital.

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JUTLAND

A visit to Denmark's second largest city, Aarhus, is a must if you are visiting Jutland. The European Capital of Culture of 2017 offers a diverse range of cultural highlights. “Den Gamle By” open-air museum, with its approximately 80 historic buildings, is a realistic recreation of everyday life in Denmark from the 16th century to present day. This sits in sharp contrast to the modern art museum, ARoS, whose magnificent rooftop Rainbow Panorama installation you can stroll through. The forested region of Silkeborg, the Djursland peninsula and the island of Samsø are all in close proximity to Aarhus and are worthwhile excursions for their beautiful nature. Denmark's northernmost point lies just beyond the charming town of Skagen, famous for its classic yellow houses and the beach, “Grenen,” where you can stand with one leg in the North Sea and the other in the Baltic.

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FUNEN

Fertile Funen is considered the 'Garden Isle' of Denmark and was home to the popular fairytale poet Hans Christian Andersen. In Odense, the poet's house can be visited, where the writer grew up under modest circumstances before he enriched the world with his imaginative and charming fairytales. One of the most famous castles in Denmark - the impressive Renaissance castle "Egeskov" - lies in the southern part of Funen, beautifully located with a spacious garden and park. The castle, its labyrinth and various museums are all accessible to visitors.

In recent years, Funen has also made a name for itself as a destination for bicycle trips along its picturesque southern coast and for island hopping adventures to Ærø.

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BORNHOLM

Denmark's popular holiday island of Bornholm boasts imposing cliff formations, beautiful sandy beaches, unique round churches and Northern Europe's largest medieval castle ruin, Hammershus.

Handcraft traditions are still alive on Bornholm, where numerous ceramists and glassblowers invite you to their open workshops. Local chefs are constantly flexing their creative muscles, reinterpreting the famous island herring again and again.

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