Travel Archives - Page 18 of 20

Hornbaek

Situated on the idyllic Danish Riviera in the Helsingor municipality is Hornbaek, an old fishing village transformed into a popular seaside holiday destination. In the 18th century, the small town caught the attention of artists from Copenhagen looking for a scenic spot where they can spend their holidays and find new inspiration. Some of the famous Danish artists who spent time in Hornbaek include Kristian Zahrtmann, Peder Severin Kroyer, Stig Lommer and Carl Locher. […]

Tisvildeleje

Craig Hewitt

Lying along the stretch of 230 kilometers of picturesque coastline known as the Danish Riviera in North Sealand is the quaint seaside village of Tisvildeleje. […]

Helsingor

Craig Hewitt

Welcome to Hamlet’s hometown, the idyllic Helsingor (or “Elsinore” as Shakespeare called it) in North Zealand. Visitors come to this city located 45 kilometers north of Copenhagen mainly for its royal jewel, the Kronborg Castle, the setting of William Shakespeare’s tragic play, Hamlet and the burial grounds for Denmark’s legendary hero Holger the Dane. But there is more to this historical area that dates as far back as 70 A.D. […]

Bornholm Island

Craig Hewitt

Geographically it lies nearer to Sweden but make no mistake – “The Pearl of the Baltic” is part of Denmark, and a prized jewel at that. The island located in the Baltic Sea has been the subject of centuries of dispute among Lubeck, Sweden and Denmark and in various times has been taken over by force. But in 1658, the people of Bornholm rose up in revolt and Sweden finally ceded the island to Denmark. […]

Kalundborg

Craig Hewitt

Also called the “Green Industrial City,” this small and ancient harbor town in West Zealand is said to be the world’s best blueprint of industrial symbiosis – where all businesses in the area collaborate and work actively towards successfully managing and sustaining the environment and all natural resources. The city government and the corporations have come to work together in using locally-available materials and using them for economically viable and sustainable projects. […]

Kerteminde Bed & Breakfast Hotel

Craig Hewitt

Kerteminde is a quiet old fishing village on the Fyn in which to enjoy peace and solitude and the Kerteminde Bed & Breakfast Hotel is the ideal place in which to do just that. Located right on the seafront in the center of town, this bed and breakfast was once a unique sailor home that has been renovated to offer guests the comforts of modern life and the soul of a seaside accommodation. […]

Ans Bussen

Craig Hewitt

Ans Bussen is a coach that operates to meet the many needs customers and tourists have for bus service in Denmark and throughout Europe. Ans Bussen serves companies, educational institutions, municipalities, associations, and any other group that may have need for bus services. […]

Rebild

Craig Hewitt

If you think the Fourth of July is only a holiday celebrated in the United States, head out to Rebild in North Jutland in Denmark and you will probably see equally colorful Independence Day festivities. Aside from descendants of American emigrants, the Danes in Rebild honor and commemorate the friendship between the two countries and so for over 90 years the municipality marks the special date in their calendar. This hilly and rustic municipality with a population of about 29,000 is made up of three former municipalities: Norager, Skorping and Stovring. […]

Ans Rejser Motion

Craig Hewitt

Ans Rejser Motion is a tour company that focuses on the active experience. This company sets up tours for those who like to stay active even when on holidays. The tours can hook you up with road cycling, mountain biking, golf, and body and soul experiences, such as yoga, zumba, and gymnastics. […]

Kolding

Craig Hewitt

Big city meets small village in the seaport city of Kolding situated in Jutland, Southern Denmark. It has all the infrastructure and amenities of a modern city – accessible transportation, thriving commercial and industrial centers, robust universities and plenty of entertainment options for its population of about 58,000. But its charms lie in its picturesque landscape – located at the head of Kolding Fjord it is surrounded by woods, water and beaches. […]