Also known as the gateway to Scandinavia, wonderful Copenhagen is much more than just the setting for the three famous TV series “ The Killing” , “Borgen” and "The Bridge". This truly magical Danish capital offers a unique and beautiful blend of clean living, style and trend, whilst being grounded to its core.
Gourmet and Nordic Cuisine is one of the top attractions in Copenhagen which you should definitely pop into on your trip to Denmark. Noma Restaurant, three times voted the World’s best Restaurant, has its Michelin Stars but so do many other Restaurants in Copenhagen, and now also in Aarhus. We manage to secure reservations to Noma Restaurant from time to time: contact us for more information and see more here.
The locals & Copenhagen
With a population of just 1.4 million people, Copenhagen is a capital that manages to remain intimate and friendly, despite its status as an international city with an 800-year history. People speak a level of English rarely found in a foreign country and are extremely happy and down to earth, perfectly embodied in the iconic and exquisite statue of The Little Mermaid, quietly perched on her rock just off the piers of 'Langelinje', bringing to life the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen.
Copenhagen is very child friendly, has something for everyone and all within walking distance, but to tour the city as a native, grab a city bike and join the extensive network of cycle paths found throughout the city. Watch the changing of the guards at the Royal palace, jump on one of the many canal cruises or sail across to visit one of the most modern and most expensive opera houses in the world, whilst enjoying stunning views back towards the Queen's castle, and the centre of the city itself. Then sit yourself down in Nyhavn, have a well-deserved Danish beer and a slice of the famous 'Smoerrebroed' whilst watching the world go by.
When recovered, why not immerse yourself in some of the best shopping destinations in Europe, just a few hundred metres away. Copenhagen restaurants are really worth coming for, 13 Michelin stars and growing. Nordic cuisine is now famous around the world and travelers come for the Copenhagen restaurants; we can build your itinerary round your gastronomic tastes and include Aarhus, the second biggest city in Denmark, also decorated with Michelin stars.
If this isn't enough, you can even have a go at water polo (summer only!) with the locals in the clean, yes clean, harbour pool before heading off to the heart of the city, Tivoli gardens, and taking a stroll through its magical 21 acre park with over 400,000 flowers, concerts, restaurants and rides for every age. For the brave, and a panoramic view of the city, try the world's tallest carousel, and lift yourself and your feet 80 metres up in the air!
In the winter the park transforms into a winter wonderland with stalls and winter treats. End your day with Copenhagen's buzzing cafe and night life, or dine in one of the 13 Michelin starred restaurants, such as 'Noma', a place where not only Nordic, but gastronomic cooking in general has been redefined.
Setting out from Copenhagen you can head north to visit the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, with its considerable collection of Modern Art and a Sculpture Park with panoramic views over the sea. Continue further north to Helsingor, where you will find one of Northern Europe's most important Renaissance castles, and the setting of Shakespeare's Hamlet, Kronborg.
South, on the beautiful island of Funen, lies Odense, a city that, in 1988, celebrated its thousandth year anniversary, making it the oldest in Denmark. Book Denmark holidays to experience Odense, which is also the birthplace of one of the country's most beloved writers, Hans Christian Andersen, a man who has delighted children and adults alike the world over with his now famous fairytales. You can choose to learn more about his life in his museum or by visiting his house, idyllically situated in a small cobbled street.
In the peninsular Jutland, you can choose to visit the home town of the world recognised brand, Lego, and maybe spend a day in the original Legoland amusement park.
Driving north to the vibrant university and coastal city of Aarhus, the European Capital of Culture 2017, you will find a place of art and culture, with a lively music scene and cafe life. Visit the brilliant art museum, Aros, or transport yourself back in time walking round the unique and hugely popular working urban museum of The Old Town.
Venturing North-west through the Danish Lakeland, you can enjoy numerous water and land based activities. In Thy National Park, you will find an area known as Cold Hawaii, made of the coastal dwellings of Nr Vorupoer and Klitmoeller, where watersports enthusiasts from across the world come to compete and enjoy life in the 'fresh' waves.
At the northernmost point of Jutland and the entire country, you will find Skagen, situated in a picturesque area distinguished by its low, yellow houses, red tiled roofs and surrounded by white sand dunes. Here you can witness the spectacular meeting of the North and the Baltic seas, a place of clashing waves, strong currents and many past ship wrecks. The once remote fishing and artists’ community, with its miles of pristine beaches, is now a top summer holiday destination for Danes and foreigners alike, and what was once a modest fishing community has been transformed into one of the most popular, and most expensive, areas in the country.
Getting around is very easy, as Denmark has some of the best and most efficient public transport systems on offer, from high quality roads to extensive train, ferry and bus routes, a trip to Denmark would be a breeze for solo travellers.
You can choose to book yourself into a hotel, B&B, visit one of the many caravan parks and camping sites or for a truly Danish experience, you can go for the self-catering option and rent a 'sommerhus' (summerhouse) or simly enjoy the Right to Roam, and pitch your tent in the wilderness. Whatever you choose to do, and wherever you choose to go, a little bit of your heart might just be left behind in this remarkable country when your holiday to Denmark comes to an end.
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