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Billund

Mention Billund and the first thing most locals would say is Legoland. Indeed, the lively town in Jutland in western Denmark has gained its popularity mainly for being home to the Lego Group headquarters and the site of the Legoland theme park, one of Denmark’s top attractions. The town was founded in the 17th century but remained small until the strat of the 20th century when Ole Kirk Christiansen started investing in Billund. He built a new dairy and bought a furniture factory. In 1932, the Lego toy production started and from then on the town experienced vigorous growth. […]

Clausholm Slot

Craig Hewitt

A magnificent representation of fine Baroque architecture is the Clausholm Slot lying in the countryside close to Randers in eastern Jutland. As fascinating as its impressive structure and lavish interiors are its history and the bittersweet stories of its occupants. The stately castle was built in the late 17th century when the Danish Chancellor Count Conrad Reventlow acquired the property. He constructed a two-storey, three-winged building with the first floor devoted entirely to him and the upper floor for royal visitors. […]

Langeland

Craig Hewitt

Another dreamy vacation destination in Denmark is the island of Langeland, situated in the Baltic Sea between two other scenic islands, Funen and Lolland. Langeland Island which is also a municipality is home to 13,500 inhabitants and the birthplace of famous Danish scientist Hans Christian Orsted and statesman Anders Sandoe Orsted. There is a bridge that connects the quaint island to Tasinge and there are also car ferries plying along the islands of Lolland, Aero and Stryno.
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Gilleleje

Craig Hewitt

Jewish people in Europe would hold this charming fishing village in the northernmost point of Zealand in a very memorable place in their history. During World War II, Gilleleje was one of the towns where Danish Jews were saved from the Holocaust and transported to Sweden. The Jews were hidden in the holds of the wooden fishing vessels owned by some of the fishermen in Gilleleje who risked their lives and their families’ as well. […]

Fakse

Craig Hewitt

Planning to head out of Copenhagen for the weekend but don’t want to go too far from the city? Just a train ride away from the capital city is the historic and scenic town of Fakse (or “Faxe”) in the island of Zealand east of Naestved. While it is widely known for its 63-million year old fossilized coral reef, Fakse boasts of plenty of other entertaining activities and interesting must-see places enough to fill a weekend getaway.
For nature lovers, Fakse offers a diverse landscape worth exploring either on foot or by bike. […]

Aero Island

Craig Hewitt

Beware city-dwellers who come to this sunny island in the Baltic Sea by the south of Denmark – once you have discovered the simple, serene pleasures of being in this amazingly picturesque place you may not want to go back to your stressful routine back in the city. Aero, or the “Ship in a Bottle Island” is as quaint and rural as you can get – amid a scenic landscape of verdant hills and peaceful beaches are small villages with cobbled streets, medieval churches, windmills and thatched cottages. […]

Anholt

Craig Hewitt

It has less than 200 inhabitants and from tip to tip spans only seven miles long, yet it is one popular tourist destination in Denmark. Welcome to Anholt, one of the most isolated island communities in the country, situated right in the middle of Kattegat in the Jutland peninsula. It is officially a part of the Norddjurs municipality and has been a settlement since the New Stone Age, with evidence of some Viking finds in the area. […]

Jammerbugten

Craig Hewitt

Looking for a holiday destination in Denmark where your whole family can enjoy leisure activities suited for different ages? Check out Jammerbugten (“Jammer Bay”), hailed as one of Denmark’s top 20 “Tankesteder” or natural beauty spots. It is situated in Northern Jutland and it is an outdoor paradise for all ages. Surrounding Jammerbugten are cities and towns that offer countless opportunities for unforgettable fun and relaxation – from camping, bathing in child-friendly beaches, cycling and hiking, golf to dining and sightseeing. […]

The Marguerite Route

Craig Hewitt

If you’re planning on a holiday in Denmark and are not pressed for time, consider renting a car and taking a pleasant drive through the Marguerite Route or the Daisy Route. It is a 3,450-km long tourist route that will take you through over a thousand of Denmark’s attractions, big and small. […]

The Black Sun in Denmark

Craig Hewitt

This is one of nature’s most breathtaking phenomena that can only be seen in Denmark, and witnessing this should be in any nature lover’s bucket list. The Sol Sort (“Bird Flock”) is the term used to describe the amazing formations of hundreds of thousands of migrating European starlings as they head to their breeding grounds or the next comfortable place for resting when the weather turns. […]