Oct 21 2010
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.
With a plethora of picturesque villages, castles, ring forts, monuments, sandy beaches, coves and fjords, Denmark offers exciting travel options. The best time to visit this remarkably beautiful country is August, however, you can plan to vacation anytime from April through October, and generally see nice weather and longer days.
Founded in 1167, and located on the islands of Zealand and Amager, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen. Known as the city of copper roofs and spires, Copenhagen enchants travelers with everything from the Little Mermaid at the harbor entrance, to its cobblestoned streets. The city is a treasure trove of old buildings, parks, gardens, fountains and squares, not to mention the world famous amusement park, Tivoli, which is open from late April to mid-September. On top of that, tourists will find a plethora of excellent eateries and shopping opportunities, and to help tourists get around the city, there is an inexpensive train network.
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 travel tours to the famous Carlsberg brewery.
Denmark offers a wealth of delights beyond the charming city of Copenhagen. A stop at Aalborg allows visitors to see largest Viking burial ground and the biggest Renaissance buildings in Denmark. Århus provides tourists with a chance to see sixty-some 17th and 18th century buildings, taken from all over the country and recreated on a beautifully 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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