Copenhagen is Denmark’s capital, and with a population of nearly 800,000, it’s also the Baltic country’s largest city. More than 1,000 years ago, the ground on which the metropolis now rests was little more than a fishing and trading village. Many years later, many of these original sites still attract visitors from all over the …
Copenhagen is one of the most forward-thinking, eco-friendly cities in the world. As the capital of Denmark, Copenhagen is home to some of the most impressive architectural structures in the country. It is not all mod-cons and technology though – Copenhagen is a city steeped in history. Denmark has a rich and varied past – …
The capital city of Denmark is a haven of attractions that are enjoyed by travelers and locals alike, with everything you could possibly expect from a bustling metropolitan European hub, from nightlife to cuisine and world-class museums. The area surrounding Copenhagen however is also full of places to visit that offer a respite from the …
Many people know it as simply Denmark, but this is actually the Kingdom of Denmark thanks to the Royal Family that has resided here for centuries and made this a sovereign state. As a result, palaces and castles feature heavily on the landscape, and if you are a history buff then there is a huge …
Denmark’s second city and the largest on the Jutland peninsula, Aarhus encapsulates many of the things people love about this country. It’s a clean, forward-thinking place filled with arresting pieces of modern architecture. If you’ve got a thing for design, check out the functionalist town hall or the new Dokk1 complex by the water. History …
At the furthest edge of North Jutland in Denmark is this university city that brings you Viking history, 21st-century architecture and a quaint medieval city centre. Aalborg’s location on the shore of Limfjord has brought trade to its doorstep for centuries. In Viking times this narrow channel was a veritable highway for longboats, while the …
The largest city on the Island of Funen, Odense is a Danish cultural hotbed. The composer Carl Nielsen and fairytale author Hans Christian Andersen were born here in the 19th century. As you’d guess there are several sights and attractions to seek out relating to these giants of Danish culture, but you can also get …
In central Jutland, Billund is a modest town with a big story to tell: It’s the birthplace of LEGO, and boasts the original LEGO factory and Legoland resort. The amusement park is the reason most people will descend on Billund, and it’s a world-class attraction that the little dudes are sure to love. If you …
Historic, youthful, raucous and refined, Copenhagen can mean many things to many people. If you’re young then it’s a literal playground, with the world’s oldest amusement parks and some of the trendiest shopping and nightspots anywhere. For culture there are historic palaces and museums in which Viking and Bronze Age treasures are on display. Copenhagen’s …
The ancient heartland of the Viking kingdoms and one of the undisputed jewels of the continent, Denmark bridges the cultural and geographical gap between northern Europe and Scandinavia. Here, we delve into ancient burial sites and sophisticated, design-mad cities alike, to bring would-be travelers to the land of the Danes a selection of the top, …