Land of picturesque castles, inviting theme parks, charming cities, and lovely seaside nature, Denmark is a lovely place to visit. Its attractions are varied and numerous, especially compared to the small size of this culturally vivid and historically appealing Scandinavian kingdom. In addition to the popular Copenhagen and other traditional Danish travel destinations, the remote and exotic Greenland and Faroe Islands are also parts of Denmark.
Rural destinations. The peninsula of Jutland (Jylland) forms the mainland of Denmark and has lots of interesting sites to see. You could start from for example its countryside castles and historical cities, and continue with Aarhus (Århus), which is known as cultural capital of Denmark and as a city with excellent entertainment facilities. The coasts of Jutland are home to many lovely beaches, such as those in Skagen in the far north of Jutland. However, according to many children, one thing in Jutland rises high above all other attractions of the country. This highly popular place is Billund Legoland theme park, home of the most popular toys of the world. Another popular Danish destination known as an island of light, Bornholm is a culturally and historically interesting place with lots of beautiful seaside nature to be admired. The island that belongs to Denmark but is located between Sweden and Poland is a quite popular destination among North European tourists.
Arctic destinations. For a small country like Denmark, attractions of Copenhagen and Jutland would me more than enough to built a reputation as a popular travel destination. Yet, there are also two unique and charming faraway Danish destinations left to be mentioned. An autonomous province within the Kingdom of Denmark, the icy Greenland offers a unique world of icebergs and unspoiled Arctic nature to be explored and admired. Another unique Danish area, the Faeroe Islands in the Northern Atlantic offer fascinating natural attractions which, combined with the heritage of the Vikings, add their attraction in the eyes of all those who are interested in nature-based tourism.
Theme parks, castles and lively cities: Attractions of Denmark
Denmark is not only a modern and wealthy country with excellent services, but also a charming and unique travel destination introducing you many fascinating sides of Scandinavian culture. An appealing Scandinavian city with 600 years of history, the Danish capital Copenhagen has much to offer for visitors, starting from its fascinating shopping facilities and lovely seaside location. With all its historical and cultural sights connected to unique attractions such as Christiania free town, Copenhagen is a highly popular North European city destination for a reason. The city of Vikings hosting a famous rock festival, Roskilde is located just a short driving distance away from Copenhagen.Rural destinations. The peninsula of Jutland (Jylland) forms the mainland of Denmark and has lots of interesting sites to see. You could start from for example its countryside castles and historical cities, and continue with Aarhus (Århus), which is known as cultural capital of Denmark and as a city with excellent entertainment facilities. The coasts of Jutland are home to many lovely beaches, such as those in Skagen in the far north of Jutland. However, according to many children, one thing in Jutland rises high above all other attractions of the country. This highly popular place is Billund Legoland theme park, home of the most popular toys of the world. Another popular Danish destination known as an island of light, Bornholm is a culturally and historically interesting place with lots of beautiful seaside nature to be admired. The island that belongs to Denmark but is located between Sweden and Poland is a quite popular destination among North European tourists.
Arctic destinations. For a small country like Denmark, attractions of Copenhagen and Jutland would me more than enough to built a reputation as a popular travel destination. Yet, there are also two unique and charming faraway Danish destinations left to be mentioned. An autonomous province within the Kingdom of Denmark, the icy Greenland offers a unique world of icebergs and unspoiled Arctic nature to be explored and admired. Another unique Danish area, the Faeroe Islands in the Northern Atlantic offer fascinating natural attractions which, combined with the heritage of the Vikings, add their attraction in the eyes of all those who are interested in nature-based tourism.
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Practical information for your trip to Denmark
Weather in Denmark is changeable with warm, short summers and long, cold winters. While summertime temperatures in Denmark are around 20°C between June and August, winter temperatures can drop to zero degrees or less. Although annual rainfall in Denmark is quite moderate, it rains throughout the year. Overall, if you want to see Denmark at its best, come between April and October, but if you are not afraid of cold temperatures Denmark is a pleasant destination any time of the year.How to get there. Travelling to Denmark is easy by many means. The main airport of Denmark is located in Copenhagen and offers excellent flight connections to Denmark from most major European airports. Trains and buses to Denmark are well available from Germany and Sweden, and ferries to Denmark can be taken from Germany, Sweden, Norway, and Iceland. For getting around in Denmark, the best way is to use the excellent road and railway network of this relatively small nation. Ferries are also well available between the Danish islands.
Visitor services. Denmark is popular tourism destination that is well prepared to meet the needs of the flow of international visitors who come here every year. In Denmark you can enjoy high-class tourism services such as comfortable hotels, cozy restaurants and efficient tourist information centers. English is understood by many Danes. Adding the pleasure of your stay in this Scandinavian country, Denmark is a very safe destination that is suitable also for families with small children.
hint See also these nearby destinations: Jutland
