Travel Tips For Denmark

Consisting of the Jutland peninsula and over 400 islands, Denmark is the smallest of the Scandinavian countries. Renowned as a land of peace and harmony, it is difficult to imagine Denmark once produced the brutal, seafaring Vikings.

Denmark offers tourists a wide variety of delightful options. Visitors will find a wealth of charming villages and towns, castles, ring forts, and monuments. In addition, there are sandy beaches, coves and fjords in this remarkably beautiful country. The best time to visit Denmark is August, although the months of April through October will generally see nice weather and longer days.

Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, is located on the islands of Zealand and Amager. Known as the city of copper roofs and spires, Copenhagen was founded in 1167. With its beloved Little Mermaid at the harbor entrance, this cobblestoned city is filled with old buildings, parks, gardens, fountains and squares. You will also find the world famous amusement park, Tivoli. It is open from late April to mid-September. In addition, tourists will enjoy many superlative eateries and shopping opportunities. There is even an inexpensive train network to help visitors get around the city.

Organized tours of the city consist of the Vikingland Tour, which takes you to the Viking Ship Museum, and the Royal Tour to the Christianborg Palace, to name just a few. There are also tours to the famous Carlsberg brewery.

As fascinating as Copenhagen is, Denmark does offer many delights beyond its capital. There is the biggest Viking burial ground, as well as the most extensive Renaissance buildings in Denmark, both located at Aalborg. In addition, Arhus has a collection of over sixty 17th and 18th century buildings, taken from all over the country and recreated, then set on a beautiful landscaped site.

Then, of course, Funen is a must-see. Known as the ‘Garden of Denmark’, it offers some of Denmark’s most appealing countryside. In addition, visitors can enjoy historic castles, churches and manor houses, set in longstanding parks and gardens. Named after the Norse god, Oden, Odense is the main city of Funen, and the third largest city in Denmark. Odense has been called the ‘Capital of Fairytales’, and is probably best known as the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875). Every July and August, Odense has a festival celebrating the works of Hans Christian Andersen, where visitors can tour his childhood home and the Hans Christian Andersen Museum. Funen’s newest attraction is the Naturama, which opened up in 2005. This amazing museum has three levels of multimedia and natural history displays.

Visiting the Knuthenborg Park at Lolland is well worth the trip. It is Denmark’s largest park, with well over 500 species of trees, flowers and plants, not to mention the fact that there is also a safari park. Visitors that stop at Bornholm will find the largest castle ruin in Denmark, Hammershus, which was built in 1260. Elsinore is another favorite stop. The old fortress of Kronborg is located here. Not only is it the most arresting structure in Scandinavia, but Shakespeare’s Hamlet was set here.

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