"Denmark is a friendly, well-functioning oasis in Europe. Foreigners on holiday here meet free-spirited, informal people who have cleverly organized a unique society. A society based on love of design, culture, and social values."
That’s how the Danish Tourist Board describes its country, and quite frankly, it’s a perfect way to put it. When you travel to Denmark you’ll see it is one of the most unique countries in the world, with so many places of interest and experiences at your feet.
There are so many amazing places of interest when you travel to Denmark, located on the flat peninsula that rises north above Germany; the Jutland Peninsula, where the warring Vikings once lived. The capital city of Denmark, Copenhagen, is quite liberal, open, and fresh. Its talent for design, art and culture permeate the air. Palaces, gardens, concerts, and great dining abound.
Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark
Of course the greatest place of interest in Denmark is Copenhagen itself. Once the Viking fishing village of the North, Copenhagen has transformed into a fashionable, cosmopolitan hub of museums, architecture, history, and incredibly friendly, visionary people. It’s the best of Denmark. There you’ll find the world famous stature of the Little Mermaid, the Royal family’s winter palace the Amalienborg, the infamous Tivoli Gardens, the National Gallery of Denmark that houses some of the most famous works of Danish art, the Viking Ship Museum, and the castle from Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Shop on the Stroget, and get over to the Rosenborg Castle from the 17th century. No where is Denmark’s history brought to life in such a lavish, modern setting.
Central Isles of Denmark
If the city of Copenhagen alone isn’t enough of a delight for you, travel to the Central Isles of Denmark! For all the fans of Hans Christian Andersen, he is the famous author of Denmark who wrote children’s stories, and was born in Odense, where a small cottage industry has been erected there based upon his storytelling. There’s a museum, along with shops and memorabilia. Buy a copy of his stories and take a tour through his home that stands today, open to visitors of Denmark.
