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What to See in Denmark
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Denmark has 7 sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list:
Roskilde Cathedral (1995)
This royal necropolis dating from the Middle Ages is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
This royal necropolis dating from the Middle Ages is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Christianfeld (2015)
This town in Jutland, founded by the Moravian Church in the late 18th century, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s worth visiting for its old town center and period church.
This town in Jutland, founded by the Moravian Church in the late 18th century, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s worth visiting for its old town center and period church.
Kronborg Castle (2000)
A true symbol for Danes, the famous Hamlet Castle is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is located in Helsingør, facing Sweden.
A true symbol for Danes, the famous Hamlet Castle is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is located in Helsingør, facing Sweden.
Stevns Klint (2014)
These are chalk cliffs overlooking the sea, located next to the small town of the same name. They are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
These are chalk cliffs overlooking the sea, located next to the small town of the same name. They are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Wadden Sea (2009)
From the Netherlands to Denmark via Germany, this coastal area is a UNESCO World Heritage site. A tourist destination, it is home to numerous islands, several national parks, and attracts visitors for its beaches, hiking, and landscapes.
From the Netherlands to Denmark via Germany, this coastal area is a UNESCO World Heritage site. A tourist destination, it is home to numerous islands, several national parks, and attracts visitors for its beaches, hiking, and landscapes.
North Zealand Landscapes (2015)
These are the rural landscapes around Copenhagen where hunting on horseback was once practiced. The area is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
These are the rural landscapes around Copenhagen where hunting on horseback was once practiced. The area is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Jelling Stones (1994)
In the small town of the same name, you can see two runic stones from the Middle Ages, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
In the small town of the same name, you can see two runic stones from the Middle Ages, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Jutland
Aalborg
At the tip of the Jutland peninsula. A lively city with many students and a renowned carnival. It has old quarters and a castle to visit.
At the tip of the Jutland peninsula. A lively city with many students and a renowned carnival. It has old quarters and a castle to visit.
Aarhus
Denmark’s second-largest city, with historic neighbourhoods, numerous monuments, and a wealth of museums, not to mention a lively atmosphere thanks to its large student population.
Denmark’s second-largest city, with historic neighbourhoods, numerous monuments, and a wealth of museums, not to mention a lively atmosphere thanks to its large student population.
Aggersborg
This ancient Viking circular fortress is Denmark's most important archaeological site. However, it holds more historical than tourist value.
This ancient Viking circular fortress is Denmark's most important archaeological site. However, it holds more historical than tourist value.
Billund
Home to Lego, the small town naturally boasts its Legoland, ranked among Europe’s fifteen most visited theme parks.
Home to Lego, the small town naturally boasts its Legoland, ranked among Europe’s fifteen most visited theme parks.
Christianfeld
This town in Jutland, founded by the Moravian Church in the late 18th century, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s worth visiting for its old town center and period church.
This town in Jutland, founded by the Moravian Church in the late 18th century, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s worth visiting for its old town center and period church.
Ebeltoft
A town on the east coast of Jutland with an old town centre, a 19th-century three-masted ship, beaches, and hiking opportunities in the nearby Mols Bjerge National Park.
A town on the east coast of Jutland with an old town centre, a 19th-century three-masted ship, beaches, and hiking opportunities in the nearby Mols Bjerge National Park.
Jelling Stones
In the small town of the same name, you can see two runic stones from the Middle Ages, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
In the small town of the same name, you can see two runic stones from the Middle Ages, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Ribe
In southern Jutland. This is the oldest town in Denmark, with cobbled streets and medieval buildings.
In southern Jutland. This is the oldest town in Denmark, with cobbled streets and medieval buildings.
Silkeborg
It's a medium-sized city in central Jutland, in a region of lakes and forests often described as the most beautiful in the country.
It's a medium-sized city in central Jutland, in a region of lakes and forests often described as the most beautiful in the country.
Skagen
At the tip of the Jutland peninsula, the fishing port made famous by painters in the late 19th century comes alive in summer with its long beaches, beautiful dunes, and birdwatching.
At the tip of the Jutland peninsula, the fishing port made famous by painters in the late 19th century comes alive in summer with its long beaches, beautiful dunes, and birdwatching.
Natural Heritage
Wadden Sea National Park
This park brings together around ten islands off the southwest coast of Jutland in the Danish part of the Wadden Sea. It is renowned for its birdlife and is quite popular with tourists in the summer.
This park brings together around ten islands off the southwest coast of Jutland in the Danish part of the Wadden Sea. It is renowned for its birdlife and is quite popular with tourists in the summer.
Thy National Park
This is a coastal area of dunes, beaches, and small lakes in northwestern Jutland.
This is a coastal area of dunes, beaches, and small lakes in northwestern Jutland.
The Islands
Funen
South Funen Archipelago
This is a group of around fifty small islands near Funen, appreciated for their landscapes, small villages, and the many birds that nest on these islands.
This is a group of around fifty small islands near Funen, appreciated for their landscapes, small villages, and the many birds that nest on these islands.
Egeskov Castle
A stunning 16th-century castle, one of Europe’s finest in its category, set by a lake.
A stunning 16th-century castle, one of Europe’s finest in its category, set by a lake.
Odense
Andersen’s city is the country’s third-largest. It offers visitors a few historic buildings and museums, including an open-air museum showcasing traditional Funen housing.
Andersen’s city is the country’s third-largest. It offers visitors a few historic buildings and museums, including an open-air museum showcasing traditional Funen housing.
Lolland-Falster
Marielyst
Sur la côte sud-est de l'île de Falster, Marielyst est une des premières stations balnéaires du Danemark. Très peu peuplée à l'année, elle abrite cependant plusieurs milliers de résidences estivales.
Sur la côte sud-est de l'île de Falster, Marielyst est une des premières stations balnéaires du Danemark. Très peu peuplée à l'année, elle abrite cependant plusieurs milliers de résidences estivales.
Nykøbing Falster
Nestled in a fjord, this small town offers an old abbey, a castle, and a few museums.
Nestled in a fjord, this small town offers an old abbey, a castle, and a few museums.
Zealand
Fredensborg Palace
A few kilometres from the capital, in the eponymous locality, this is where Fredensborg Royal Palace is located.
A few kilometres from the capital, in the eponymous locality, this is where Fredensborg Royal Palace is located.
Frederiksborg Castle
In the municipality of Hillerød, north of Copenhagen, this magnificent royal castle built in the late 16th to early 17th century is also known as the "Danish Versailles.".
In the municipality of Hillerød, north of Copenhagen, this magnificent royal castle built in the late 16th to early 17th century is also known as the "Danish Versailles.".
Copenhagen
Denmark’s capital offers a wide range of monuments, parks, museums, and other cultural spots, along with vibrant daytime and nightlife activities.
Denmark’s capital offers a wide range of monuments, parks, museums, and other cultural spots, along with vibrant daytime and nightlife activities.
Stevns Klint
These are chalk cliffs overlooking the sea, located next to the small town of the same name. They are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
These are chalk cliffs overlooking the sea, located next to the small town of the same name. They are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Helsingør
North of Copenhagen, this city is world-famous for its UNESCO-listed Kronborg Castle, featured in Hamlet. Helsingør also offers a charming old town centre.
North of Copenhagen, this city is world-famous for its UNESCO-listed Kronborg Castle, featured in Hamlet. Helsingør also offers a charming old town centre.
Kalundborg
In the northwest of Zealand, this port offers a few remnants of its castle and the medieval town that surrounded it.
In the northwest of Zealand, this port offers a few remnants of its castle and the medieval town that surrounded it.
North Zealand Landscapes
These are the rural landscapes around Copenhagen where hunting on horseback was once practiced. The area is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
These are the rural landscapes around Copenhagen where hunting on horseback was once practiced. The area is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Rosnaes Peninsula
This is the westernmost tip of Zealand. You can observe many bird species and enjoy some pleasant walks in a scenic setting.
This is the westernmost tip of Zealand. You can observe many bird species and enjoy some pleasant walks in a scenic setting.
Øresund Bridge-Tunnel
Between Copenhagen and Sweden, this is one of the world's most significant engineering feats of its kind.
Between Copenhagen and Sweden, this is one of the world's most significant engineering feats of its kind.
Roskilde
Just before Copenhagen, Roskilde boasts a UNESCO-listed cathedral and an intriguing Viking museum. The city also hosts one of Europe’s largest pop-rock festivals every year.
Just before Copenhagen, Roskilde boasts a UNESCO-listed cathedral and an intriguing Viking museum. The city also hosts one of Europe’s largest pop-rock festivals every year.
Trelleborg
This is an open-air archaeological site (not to be confused with the Swedish town of the same name) featuring the remains of a Viking fortress.
This is an open-air archaeological site (not to be confused with the Swedish town of the same name) featuring the remains of a Viking fortress.
Other Islands
Aero
Between Funen and Germany, this island with a mild climate attracts cycling and hiking enthusiasts.
Between Funen and Germany, this island with a mild climate attracts cycling and hiking enthusiasts.
Bornholm
The island south of Sweden is a highlight of Scandinavian tourism. Visitors come in summer for its beaches, charming villages, medieval churches, and the timber-framed houses of its "capital", Rønne.
The island south of Sweden is a highlight of Scandinavian tourism. Visitors come in summer for its beaches, charming villages, medieval churches, and the timber-framed houses of its "capital", Rønne.
Laeso
Between northern Jutland and Sweden, the area offers rather desolate landscapes and traditional houses with seaweed roofs.
Between northern Jutland and Sweden, the area offers rather desolate landscapes and traditional houses with seaweed roofs.
Langeland
A long, hilly island between Funen and Lolland-Falster. It has a charming "capital" (Rudkøbing) and beaches.
A long, hilly island between Funen and Lolland-Falster. It has a charming "capital" (Rudkøbing) and beaches.
Møn
Between the islands of Zealand and Falster, the small island is known for its stunning white chalk cliffs plunging into the sea.
Between the islands of Zealand and Falster, the small island is known for its stunning white chalk cliffs plunging into the sea.
Must-see & highly recommended
Copenhagen
★★★★ Denmark’s capital offers a wide range of monuments, parks, museums, and other cultural spots, along with vibrant daytime and…
Recommended
Aarhus
★★★ Denmark’s second-largest city, with historic neighbourhoods, numerous monuments, and a wealth of museums, not to mention a lively…
Bornholm
★★★ The island south of Sweden is a highlight of Scandinavian tourism. Visitors come in summer for its beaches, charming villages, medieval…
Egeskov Castle
★★★ A stunning 16th-century castle, one of Europe’s finest in its category, set by a lake.
Frederiksborg Castle
★★★ In the municipality of Hillerød, north of Copenhagen, this magnificent royal castle built in the late 16th to early 17th century is also…
Wadden Sea
★★★ From the Netherlands to Denmark via Germany, this coastal area is a UNESCO World Heritage site. A tourist destination, it is home to…
Worth a look / Other
Aalborg
★★ At the tip of the Jutland peninsula. A lively city with many students and a renowned carnival. It has old quarters and a castle to visit.
Aero
★★ Between Funen and Germany, this island with a mild climate attracts cycling and hiking enthusiasts.
South Funen Archipelago
★★ This is a group of around fifty small islands near Funen, appreciated for their landscapes, small villages, and the many birds that nest on…
Roskilde Cathedral
★★ This royal necropolis dating from the Middle Ages is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Fredensborg Palace
★★ A few kilometres from the capital, in the eponymous locality, this is where Fredensborg Royal Palace is located.
Kronborg Castle
★★ A true symbol for Danes, the famous Hamlet Castle is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is located in Helsingør, facing Sweden.
Ebeltoft
★★ A town on the east coast of Jutland with an old town centre, a 19th-century three-masted ship, beaches, and hiking opportunities in the…
Helsingør
★★ North of Copenhagen, this city is world-famous for its UNESCO-listed Kronborg Castle, featured in Hamlet. Helsingør also offers a charming…
Laeso
★★ Between northern Jutland and Sweden, the area offers rather desolate landscapes and traditional houses with seaweed roofs.
Langeland
★★ A long, hilly island between Funen and Lolland-Falster. It has a charming "capital" (Rudkøbing) and beaches.
Møn
★★ Between the islands of Zealand and Falster, the small island is known for its stunning white chalk cliffs plunging into the sea.
Odense
★★ Andersen’s city is the country’s third-largest. It offers visitors a few historic buildings and museums, including an open-air…
Wadden Sea National Park
★★ This park brings together around ten islands off the southwest coast of Jutland in the Danish part of the Wadden Sea. It is renowned for…
Thy National Park
★★ This is a coastal area of dunes, beaches, and small lakes in northwestern Jutland.
Rosnaes Peninsula
★★ This is the westernmost tip of Zealand. You can observe many bird species and enjoy some pleasant walks in a scenic setting.
Ribe
★★ In southern Jutland. This is the oldest town in Denmark, with cobbled streets and medieval buildings.
Roskilde
★★ Just before Copenhagen, Roskilde boasts a UNESCO-listed cathedral and an intriguing Viking museum. The city also hosts one of…
Skagen
★★ At the tip of the Jutland peninsula, the fishing port made famous by painters in the late 19th century comes alive in summer with its long…
Aggersborg
★ This ancient Viking circular fortress is Denmark's most important archaeological site. However, it holds more historical than tourist value.
Billund
★ Home to Lego, the small town naturally boasts its Legoland, ranked among Europe’s fifteen most visited theme parks.
Christianfeld
★ This town in Jutland, founded by the Moravian Church in the late 18th century, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s worth visiting…
Esbjerg
★ It's a major fishing port on the west coast. It's also the country's fifth-largest city.
Stevns Klint
★ These are chalk cliffs overlooking the sea, located next to the small town of the same name. They are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Frederikshavn
★ A town in northeastern Jutland with ferries to Sweden and Norway.
Hirtshals
★ A small port town in northern Denmark where ferries depart for Norway.
Kalundborg
★ In the northwest of Zealand, this port offers a few remnants of its castle and the medieval town that surrounded it.
Koge
★ It's a large town south of Copenhagen with an old town center.
Kolding
★ Facing Funen, the city is best known for its castle.
Marielyst
★ Sur la côte sud-est de l'île de Falster, Marielyst est une des premières stations balnéaires du Danemark. Très peu peuplée à l'année, elle…
Nykøbing Falster
★ Nestled in a fjord, this small town offers an old abbey, a castle, and a few museums.
North Zealand Landscapes
★ These are the rural landscapes around Copenhagen where hunting on horseback was once practiced. The area is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Jelling Stones
★ In the small town of the same name, you can see two runic stones from the Middle Ages, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Øresund Bridge-Tunnel
★ Between Copenhagen and Sweden, this is one of the world's most significant engineering feats of its kind.
Silkeborg
★ It's a medium-sized city in central Jutland, in a region of lakes and forests often described as the most beautiful in the country.
Sonderborg
★ This medium-sized town near Germany is primarily known for its castle.
Svendborg
★ It's the second-largest city on Funen, not necessarily one of the most touristy.
Trelleborg (Denmark)
★ This is an open-air archaeological site (not to be confused with the Swedish town of the same name) featuring the remains of a Viking…
Vordingborg
★ This town in southern Zealand is home to the ruins of a medieval castle.