Denmark is a Viking country and for thousands of years, the Vikings where superior at sea and kings of the battle-fields, dominating the culture and history of Northern Europe.
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Shopping, sightseeing, eating, partying... you can do it all in 48 hours in Copenhagen.
- Visit Bornholm’s four impressive round churches
- Walk the stunning, white-sand beach at Dueodde
- Cycle around the island on disused railway cycle routes
- Taste delicious smoked fish in the picturesque towns of Svaneke and Gudhjem
- Lose yourself in the rolling heathlands of Djursland’s National Park
- Spend an exciting weekend in Aarhus, Denmark’s second city
- Cycle or hike the many, varied trails of The Lake District
- Wonder at Egeskov Castle, Europe's best preserved Renaissance moat castle
- Explore the cathedral city and birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, Odense
- Go island hopping in the South Funen Archipelago
- Visit the quaint cobbled town of Ærøskøbing
- Absorb wonderful art, architecture and sea views at Louisiana, Denmark’s most popular modern art gallery
- Follow Shakespeare’s Hamlet to it setting, Kronborg Castle
- Relax in the cute fishing villages and beach areas of the North Sealand coast
- Stride out on Denmark’s widest beach on the holiday island of Rømø
- See history come alive at the annual ring riding festival in Sønderborg, a medieval jousting sport enjoying a revival
- Hike the top of Denmark’s highest chalk cliff, Møns Klint
- Kick back and relax at Marielyst, Falster’s popular summer resort
- Wander the ancient streets in Køge’s historic quarter
- Seek out the rustic village of Vallø and its 500-year-old castle
- Feel the power of the North Sea on West Jutland’s wind-swept beaches
- Take in the vast Wadden Sea national park, a haven for birds and wildlife
- Windsurf at the best locations in Denmark, Hvide Sande and Ringkøbing Fjord
- Marvel at Roskilde Cathedral, the dramatic resting place of Danish kings and queens
- Experience 1000 years of history at the Viking Ship Museum
- Relax on some of the best beaches in Sealand at Sejerø Bay
- Hike the cliff top trails of the Røsnæs peninsula
A blustery beauty
The sea is rougher here than in other parts of Denmark, making these beaches excellent water sports areas. If you’re looking for more child-friendly and family areas for swimming, try the coastal area around Limfjord.
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