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Top Attractions in Denmark |
Legoland, Billund Legoland Denmark has dedicated itself to children for the past
thirty years. The complex is made up of more than 45 million Lego pieces
and has welcomed more than 25 million visitors since its opening. It
is packed full of unique attractions, rides, and shows such as the
wonderful “Adventure Land,” the exhilarating “Jungle Path” and the
remarkable “black theatre.”
Hans Christian Andersen Museum, Odense
The Hans Christian Andersen Museum is managed by the Ugly
Duckling Foundation, a non-profit organization set-up to foster
public understanding and enjoyment of Hans Christian Andersen and
his work. Situated in his childhood home, it is now the top
attraction in town. It houses many interesting collections including
illustrations and pictures, exhibits from the writer’s life, and a
large library of Danish and foreign editions of his works.
The Viking Museum, Roskilde
The Viking Ship Museum is located at the foot of Roskilde Fjord
beside the Roskilde harbour. In 1662, five Viking ships were rescued
and resurrected from the harbor. The Museum was built to house and
reconstruct these vessels. All five ships are vastly different. They
were built for different purposes, different waters and with
different Viking builders and highlight the scope of Viking
shipbuilding. The museum has now outgrown its initial role, and
there are now other Nordic boats housed here. There is an artificial
island next to the museum which houses archaeological workshops and
educational institutions.
Egeskov Castle, Kvaerndrup
Egeskov Castle is one of Europe's best-preserved Renaissance
island castles. Built in 1554 on a foundation of several thousand
oak piles driven down into a lake, the castle is a magnificent
renaissance masterpiece. The interior features beautiful period
furniture, paintings and trophies. A visit to the castle is a day
out in itself, sure to satisfy all the family. There is a large
36-acre park with an amazing array of gardens - the French garden,
the cottage garden, and the water garden. In summer, the Fuchsia
Garden boasts the largest collection of fuchsias in Europe. The car
museum is also a treat, displaying about 300 antique cars.
The Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands are located 800 miles north of Copenhagen in
the North Atlantic between Iceland and Norway. These isolated
islands are rich in natural beauty with rugged green mountains,
fjords and countless waterfalls. They are rich in culture too,
having retained their individuality over the centuries. They are
dotted with medieval churches, fishing villages and old farmhouses.
The Faroe Islands are breathtakingly beautiful, utterly unspoilt,
and are teeming with animal and plant life. They offer a truly
different holiday destination.
The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, North Zealand
The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is set in a
beautiful park overlooking the Ψresund. The multifunctional museum
boasts large exhibition rooms, a concert hall and an auditorium. The
museum also houses a superb collection of modern art by
international artists such as Arp, Francis Bacon, Calder, Dubuffet, Max
Ernst, Sam Francis, Giacometti, Kiefer, Henry Moore, Picasso,
Rauschenberg and Warhol. There are six to eight world-class
temporary exhibitions held here each year showcasing classical, established and
up-and-coming artists.
Mons Klint, Mon
Mons Kilt is a chalk-cliff formation on the east coast of
the island of Mon. These dazzlingly white cliffs rise 188m meters
above the ocean and are probably the most recognizably natural
feature in Denmark. The area is fantastic for walking, either on the
wild beaches below, or in the lush green forests in the surrounding
area. Even though Mons Klint is one of Denmark's most popular
beaches it is remarkably clean and undeveloped.
Jelling Stones and Mounds, Jelling
In the village of Jelling, the "Birth Certificate" of Denmark can
be visited. The “birth certificate” is two large stones with runic
inscriptions set by King Harald Blεtand for his father Gorm den
Gamle (Gorm the Old) and his mother Thyra. The inscriptions on the
stones are some of the oldest known writings in Danish. The larger
of the two has a figure of Christ in decorative pagan carving as
well as Harald Bluetooth's declaration that he united Denmark and
made the Danes Christian. This is a prime example of the fusion of
ancient Nordic religion with Christianity. There are two large
burial mounds adjacent to the stone believed to be the graves of
Gorm and Thyra.
Kronborg Castle, Helsingor
Kronborg castle is best known for its use by Shakespeare as
a setting for his great drama Hamlet. The castle is also one of the
great renaissance castles of Europe. Originally built in the 15th
for defensive purposes, the castle has been modified throughout the
ages and today it is regarded as a juxtaposition of elegant royal
architecture and brutal military design. It enjoys an imposing
location, perched on top of a hill at the entrance to the sound. The
interiors are beautifully decorated with pieces from the renaissance
and baroque periods. You can visit the ballroom, the king and
queen’s chambers and the dungeons. Don’t miss the stone figure of
Holger Danske. Legend has it that he will awake from slumber the
minute Denmark is threatened by enemies. The Danish Mercantile and
Maritime Museum is also located within the castle grounds.
Copenhagen
Check out our guide to the top ten things to do while in
Copenhagen.
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