Denmark Holidays

Are you one of those people who favor to holiday in picture-perfect destination? Then, Denmark could be the place you are looking for. A land whose Viking warriors were feared for their ferocity in the days of old, it is now known for the peaceful existence of its people and the indescribable beauty of its landscapes. A place where nature with its unspoilt sandy beaches, rolling hilltops, stark white cliffs and lush forests commands as much attention as the charming villages and precious historical monuments.

Famous Denmark Holidays Attractions

Copenhagen: The capital city was founded in 1167. There are plenty of historical sites as well as fountains, statues and squares that you may visit. The statue of Hnas Crhistian Anderson’s The Little Mermaid, the Viking Museum, the Christianborg Palace, Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace, Bondebyen’s open air museum, Tivoli amusement park, Charlottenlund Aquarium, Bakken Park, and Carlsberg brewery- the list goes on.

Fyn (Funen): crowned with the sobriquet “Garden of Denmark”, Fyn is home to a number of age-old castles, manors, parks, gardens and resorts.

Jutland: This coastal area is known for its sandy beaches.

Aalborg: The largest Viking burial ground as well as the largest Renaissance building are both located here.

Other sites which attract a lot of tourists are Århus for its Marseliborg Castle and museum of prehistory; Billund for Legoland; Helsingør for the old fortress of Kronborg;

Hillerød for the Frederiksborg Castle and the National History Museum; Roskilde for its 12th century old cathedral and Skjoldenasholm for its Tram Museum.

Top Denmark Holidays Beaches and Hotels

The beaches of Denmark are not as well-known as those of, say, the Caribbean. This is one of the main reasons why they are unspoilt beaches. The other reason is that the government is taking care of these tourist attractions and ensuring that they stay clean as well as well-equipped with facilities. Top among the beaches of this country are Amager Beach, Middelfart Marina, Nymindegab Strand Beach, Henne Strand Beach, Bisnap Beach and Bilso Beach.

There are lots of high-end hotels in this country, especially in the major cities and resorts. Front Hotel, Hotel Skt Petri, D’Angleterre, Nimb, Hotel Twenty Seven and Radison SAS Royal are some of the top-rated ones. Budget hotels and Youth Hostels are also available. You will also find accommodation in inns, farmhouses and self-catering chalets.

Shopping Places for Denmark Holidays Traveler

When you are shopping in Denmark, some of the items which you must have on your list are Bing & Grøndal and Royal Copenhagen porcelain, Holmegård glass, Bornholm ceramics, hand-woven woolens from the Faroe Islands and Lego toys. As for shopping centers, Strøget, Larsbjørnsstræde and Kronprinsensga are in Copenhagen; Store Torv, the street of Møllestien and the Latin Quarter in Arhus and Odense, the largest shopping centre in the country are the places to go.

Denmark, due to its abundance of beautiful landscapes, beaches and heritage sites, makes an ideal holiday spot for everyone.