7 Top Tourist Attractions in Denmark

1. 5. Skagen Beaches

1.1. In a country that boasts 5,000 miles of coastline

1.1.1. it stands to reason that some people choose to vacation around Skagen

1.1.2. In a country that boasts 5,000 miles of coastline

1.1.2.1. it stands to reason that some people choose to vacation around Skagen

1.2. shoreline at Skagen is particularly lovely, windswept and desolate.

1.3. The Grenen sandbar above Skagen is Denmark’s northernmost point.

1.3.1. Many people find the light here extraordinary

1.4. It is so unusually beautiful

1.4.1. in fact, that a 19th century school of artists known as the Skagen Painters

1.4.2. once concentrated all their efforts here

1.5. Also of note are the Råbjerg Mile

1.5.1. Denmark’s biggest moving sand dune

1.5.2. and a church that is entirely buried in sand

1.5.3. except for the barely visible steeple

2. 6. Vikingeskibsmuseet

2.1. The Viking Ship Museum at Roskilde

2.1.1. The destination is made even more special through the inclusion of many interactive exhibits

2.2. several of which are geared toward children

2.2.1. Most visitors enjoy several original Viking ships that were discovered in Roskilde Fjord

2.3. though some are equally enthralled by the working boat yard

2.3.1. where Viking shipbuilding techniques are still utilized.

3. 7. Kronborg Castle

3.1. Most people are more familiar with Kronborg Castle as Elsinore

3.1.1. the name William Shakespeare bestowed upon it in Hamlet

3.2. Kronborg has long been considered

3.2.1. an important example of a Renaissance castle

3.3. Construction began in 1574 on a particularly strategic stretch of land

3.3.1. on the Sound, the body of water that forms a border between Denmark and Sweden

3.4. For centuries it protected the Danish people

3.4.1. and hosted the grand affairs of state dignitaries

3.5. Now it is one of the most renowned tourist attractions in Denmark

3.5.1. People may choose from a variety of activities onsite

3.6. One of the most popular is a guided tour called

3.6.1. In Halmlet’s Footsteps

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5. 4. Frederiksborg Palace

5.1. Situated in the middle of a lake

5.1.1. the impressive Frederiksborg Palace hosts the Museum of National History

5.2. The museum has existed on the site since 1878

5.2.1. but the castle itself was constructed during the early part of the 17th century

5.2.2. it was the home of King Christian IV

5.2.2.1. one of Denmark’s most well-known monarchs

5.3. Visitors can roam the halls of the castle

5.3.1. and view the vast collection of artwork

5.4. The gardens are not to be missed

5.4.1. Particularly of note are the gardens that lie on the far side of a lake

5.4.1.1. which can be crossed by boat

5.4.2. Some of the best castle views can be had from this vantage point.

6. 1. Den Gamle By

6.1. history enthusiasts won’t want to miss this open air museum

6.1.1. in the city of Aarhus

6.2. Established in 1909

6.2.1. the museum features nearly 100 historical structures

6.2.2. collected from all corners of Denmark

6.3. museum is constructed to resemble what a village might have looked like

6.3.1. during the lifetime of Hans Christian Andersen

6.4. few can resist the allure of costumed re-enactors

6.4.1. demonstrating the lifestyle of a bygone era

7. 2. Oresund Bridge

7.1. This magnificent feat of engineering crosses the Øresund Strait

7.1.1. commonly called the Sound

7.1.2. between Copenhagen and Malmo, Sweden

7.2. 8 km (5 mile) long structure carries railway passengers and cars

7.2.1. Part bridge, part tunnel

7.2.2. the Øresund opened in 2000 and accommodates nearly 17,000 vehicles on a daily basis

7.3. Visitors to Denmark use the bridge as a convenient gateway to Sweden

7.3.1. Many come simply for the experience of crossing the bridge

7.4. Those flying in to Copenhagen shouldn’t miss the opportunity

7.4.1. to glimpse the bridge from the air

8. 3. Tivoli Gardens

8.1. In addition to providing a place to view gorgeous blooms

8.1.1. the gardens also became an important social center

8.1.2. and a creative outlet for many performing troupes

8.2. People visit today for many of the same reasons

8.2.1. as well as for the numerous

8.2.1.1. amusement rides

8.2.1.2. games

8.2.1.3. shops and restaurants

8.3. The site also hosts many seasonal festivals

8.3.1. that typically draw enormous crowds