Denmark Travel Tips
The littlest and most southern of the Scandinavian countries, Denmark offers a puppet-theater mix of lively cities and rural countryside. Ancient castles, ring forts, jazz festivals, the sleekest modern design you'll ever see and the people who invented Lego - who could ask for more?
Danish Vikings once took to the seas and ravaged half of Europe, but these days they've filed down their horns and forged a society that sees itself as a benchmark of civilization, with progressive policies and a liberal social-welfare system.
Castles Tours from Copenhagen
Written by Viator, August 2010
Castle addicts, hold on to your hats – the jackpot is waiting for you just outside Copenhagen! Full of ornate and amazing structures, you'll feel like you're in a fairy tale come to life. So where ...
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3 Days in Copenhagen: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
No matter what your interests, Copenhagen has plenty on offer. Historic or modern, sleek shops or cozy cafes - it's all nestled right in the heart of a compact city and presented with typical ...
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Danish Eco-Holiday
Written by Jodi R, Germany, October 2011
Denmark knows a thing or two about being green. Since the 2009 Climate Change Conference held in Copenhagen, Danish options for eco-friendly travel have continued to grow. Here are a few tips on ...
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Denmark in Spring
Written by Diana Edelman, USA, April 2012
Late spring in Denmark is an ideal time to visit this northern country. During this time, the flowers bloom, the leaves turn that bright shade of green and the temperatures climb out of the winter ...
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Famous Foods to try in Denmark
Written by Diana Edelman, USA, July 2012
With dishes that have been around since the late 19th century, Denmark has plenty of options for famous food visitors should try. Perhaps the most well-known Denmark dishes is the ...
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Skagen
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, March 2013
Marking the northernmost point of Denmark, the jutting peninsula of Skagen is one of the country’s biggest attractions, once a popular haunt for artists in the 19th century and retaining its vibrant ...
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The Carlsberg Brewery in Denmark
Written by Diana Edelman, USA, July 2012
Beer aficionados, history buffs and those looking to do something outside of the normal museum, art gallery or church need not venture far from Copenhagen to do so, thanks to the Carlsberg Brewery. ...
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The Legacy of Hans Christian Andersen in Denmark
Written by Diana Edelman, USA, October 2012
The author of more than 160 fairy-tales, Denmark’s famous Hans Christian Andersen’s legacy lives on in Denmark well after his death. Today, traveling through the country affords visitors a glimpse ...
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The Spirit of The King Lives on in Denmark!
Written by Jodi R, Germany, August 2011
Graceland Randers opened in Denmark
this April as a tribute to the King, in an almost identical copy of
Elvis Presley’s Graceland Estate. The official opening ceremony in April
was a ...
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The Tollund Man–A Well-preserved Mummy Nearly 2,000 Years Old
Written by Diana Edelman, USA, March 2012
In Denmark, peat bogs are not just for harvesting peat. Or, at least, that’s what it would seem. In 1950, Viggo and Emil Højgaard stumbled upon the remains of a mummified corpse, buried under a ...
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Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Copenhagen
Written by Diana Edelman, USA, August 2012
Compared to other countries, Denmark is on the expensive side. A visit to Copenhagen can be pricey, but it doesn’t have to be. From inexpensive to free, there are plenty of ways to spend time in this ...
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Copenhagen Food Capital
Written by Jodi R, Germany, June 2011
Gourmet dining may not be the first thing to come to mind when you think of Copenhagen, you may know the fairytale castle, the Little Mermaid and Tivoli Gardens, however Copenhagen is also renowned ...
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Discover Copenhagen
Written by Copenhagen Expert: Una, Denmark, June 2011
If you have ever heard the phrase ”Big things come in small packages”, then you have an idea of what awaits your visit to Copenhagen. Tourism is exploding here due to the Baltic Sea cruise ship ...
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Museum of Danish Resistance in Copenhagen
Written by Diana Edelman, USA, September 2012
The Museum of Danish Resistance, located in Copenhagen, takes visitors through a dark period in Europe’s history — the Nazi occupation. While this period of time was brief, the stories it tells are ...
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New Year’s Eve in Copenhagen
Written by Diana Edelman, USA, December 2012
Planning on ringing in the New Year in Copenhagen, Denmark? There are plenty of options in this Scandinavian city to make the end of 2012 and the start of 2013 memorable. If you’re looking to go the ...
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View of the gardens of Frederiksborg Slot
Photo by: Dario Z, United Kingdom
Doing what: Copenhagen Card
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