Travel

A peek back into the Stone Age is one of the things the “Megalithic Routes” Project aims to bring to common people as they open up various locations in Denmark, Germany, Netherlands and Sweden. Each of the locations is accessible via motor-driven vehicles, making the “Megalithic Route” really accessible and a great touristic holiday route through these partner countries. Of course, emphasis on eco-friendliness and sustainability is also part of the whole plan. […]

Going on a road trip is one of the best ways to experience any country, including Denmark. After all, driving around in your own car gives you the freedom to go off the beaten path, not being constrained by the routes and schedules that public transports or even booked tours impose.  […]

The 180-kilometer stretch of narrow sea from the North Sea to the Kattegat traverses several islands and seaside towns that are among Denmark’s outstanding holiday destinations. Aside from the numerous cultural and culinary delights that can be sampled in these places, the areas are all quite easily accessible via the ferries that ply along the channel as well as land bridges connecting some of the towns. Here are some of the many opportunities for entertainment along the Limfjord:
Visit the museums. […]

Odense, the third-largest city in Denmark and one of the oldest as well, has tons of attractions that make it a go to place for tourists passing by the country. Most visitors, however, do not really make the most of their visit to Odense, opting to check out its most popular attractions like the Odense Zoo, the majestic Egeskov Castle, and of course, famous poet and author Hans Christian Andersen’s house. […]

 
Horsens, a village tucked in the fjords of East Jutland, is one of the best places in Denmark to visit if you’re looking for a incredibly scenic views. With rambling valleys and hills created by glaciers from the ice age, and little isles surrounding the village, everywhere you look is a cause for wonder. Even the houses and buildings are as picturesque as can be.  […]

There are hundreds of reasons to visit the harbor city of Holbaek situated along the Holbaek Fjord in the heart of West Zealand – and the first is its accessibility through air travel, train, bus and ferry. Holbaek is only 50 minutes away from the capital city of Copenhagen and Kallenborg and about 30 minutes from Roskilde. Getting around is also fairly easy with buses and trains plying around all throughout the day. A major commercial and cultural centre in the region, Holbaek offers a world of entertaining and relaxing opportunities. […]

If you found yourself in Palestinian territory in April last year and saw a group of youngsters enthusiastically painting and making grafitti on the walls, we hope you weren’t be alarmed – class was just in session.
In April 2012, the elusive street artist HuskMitNavn visited Palestine to take in the culture, see the sights, and teach a class of vibrant students to try their hands at street art. He also came face to face with the infamous West Bank Wall, and just like any brave and self-respecting street artist would, he left his mark and his thoughts on it. […]

The name may not sound pleasant but the town of Middelfart (which means “central passage”) is everything nice and charming lying on the island of Funen in the eastern part of Jutland. Archaeological records show that Middelfart has been a settlement even during the prehistoric times while the name Maethelfar first appeared in the Danish Census Book in the 13th century. During the Middle Ages, it was the seat of royalty where the Royal Castle of Hindsgavl was the site of historical milestones before it was destroyed in 1694. […]

Ilulissat literally means “icebergs” in the Greenlandic Inuit language, and in this tiny town in western Greenland in the Kingdom of Denmark can be found one of nature’s wonders, the Ilulissat Icefjord. Named into the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2004 what makes the fjord very interesting is its strategic location – as the sea mouth of one of the fastest moving and active glaciers in the world, the Sermeq Kujalleq (also known as the Jakobshavn Isbrae glacier) in the Disco Bay Area. […]

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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