Top Tourist Places to Visit in Denmark, Europe

Top Tourist Places to Visit in Denmark, Europe

Denmark is a sovereign state in Northern Europe geographically positioned at 56° N 10° E. Copenhagen is the capital and the largest city, Danish is the official language and Danish krone is the currency of Denmark. Denmark comprises of two autonomous bodies such as Greenland (2,166,086 sq. km.) and the Faroe Islands (1,399 sq. km.).

Denmark is one of the highest per capita income holding countries in the world and is also one of the member nations of the European Union, OECD, the United Nations and OSCE. Denmark is surrounded by Norway in the north, Germany in the south and Sweden in the east. It is spread over an area of 42,915.7 sq. km.

The five major cities of Denmark are as follows:

Copenhagen
Aalborgb
Aarhus
Odense
Esbjerg

History of Denmark:

The history of Denmark dates back to 12,500 BC when the first settlement was found. The first Danish people arrived to the nation between the Pre-Roman and the Germanic Iron Age. The constitution of Denmark first came into existence on 5 June 1849 and the current constitution formed in the year 1953.

Getting Denmark:

The Copenhagen Airport is the most important airport of Denmark located in the capital city, Copenhagen and operates scheduled flights to Dublin, Toronto, Vienna, Prague, Milan, Dubai, Madrid, Cairo, Amsterdam, Singapore and many other European, Asian and American destinations. The other major airports in Denmark include Billund Airport, Aalborg Airport, Aarhus Airport and Malmo-Sturup Airport.

The cities of Denmark are well connected to German cities through three major modes of transportation like railway, roadway and airway.

Taxis, cars and buses are commonly used for local travel in Denmark cities.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Denmark:

Danish is widely spoken language in Denmark while English and German are the secondary languages. Some internationally recognized festivals celebrated in Denmark include the Roskilde Festival, Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Skive Festival and Langelands Festival.

Skagen designer watches, ECCO shoes, LEGO building brick toys and Kay Bojesen silverware are some purchasable items in Denmark.

The most popular dishes in Demark include liver pate sandwich, pickled herring, stjerneskud, beef tartar, roastbeef and kartoffel.

Tourist Attractions in Denmark:

Copenhagen Zoo:

Copenhagen Zoo is Europe’s one of the oldest zoos and the most visited zoo in Denmark. It was established in 1859 and covers an area of 11 hectares. The Elephant House is the main attraction of the zoo.

Tivoli Gardens:

Inaugurated on August 15^th 1843, Tivoli Gardens is one of the popular amusement parks in Denmark and the world’s 2^nd oldest amusement park. It is located in the capital city, Copenhagen.

National Museum of Denmark:

Situated in Copenhagen, the National Museum of Denmark describes 14,000 years of Danish history with a great collection of well preserved paintings, costumes and artifacts. It is worth a visit, don’t miss it.

List of other places of interest in Denmark includes:

Legoland Billund
Djurs Sommerland
The Little Mermaid
Dyrehavsbakken
BonBon-Land
Tivoli Friheden
Ree Park – Ebeltoft Safari
Aalborg Zoo
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
National Aquarium Denmark
Rosenborg Castle
Givskud Zoo
Frederiksborg Palace
Amalienborg
The Hermitage Palace

Best time to visit Denmark:

Denmark features a temperate climate with mild winters and cool summers. The best time to visit Denmark is from early May to late August.

Accommodation options in Denmark:

Denmark is home to around 500 high end hotels ranging from star to 5 stars. Generally mid range hotels in Denmark charge around 847 DKK for double per night. Hostels and camping are convenient and affordable options for budget travelers. The prominent hotels in Denmark (Copenhagen) are listed here below: