A magical land surrounded by mystical stories of majestic castles, little mermaids, Vikings, delicious cakes and beautiful beaches. Denmark has it all, from Tivoli Gardens to the popular beaches and Legoland, there is always something for people of all ages. The Kingdom of Denmark is the smallest and southernmost of the five Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Finland and Denmark) if its extraterritorial territories (Greenland and the Faroe Islands) are excluded. Its regions include Jutland, the mainland peninsula located north of Germany, as well as Zealand, Funen, and Bornholm, three of the main islands located in the Baltic Ocean.
where to go
Copenhagen, the capital, is located on the island of Zealand. This city has become a well-developed cosmopolitan city beyond your wildest imagination. Considered the center of international traffic, business, development and education, Copenhagen is home to 1.7 million people, 7% of whom come from other countries. The city offers many activities for everyone. Those who like to swim will enjoy the clean waters of Copenhagen Harbor and all the public beaches that offer diving, windsurfing, kayaking, barbecues and bonfires. Denmark is a culture that embraces cycling and the environment, therefore you will find that bikes can be rented for free all over Copenhagen. You can cycle to the site of the little mermaid, a beautiful sculpture based on a popular fairy tale that has also become the symbol of Denmark. You can also cycle to museums, castles, gardens, shops, restaurants and cafes. One of the most popular theme parks in Denmark is Tivoli Gardens, which features all kinds of rides, activities, and pop/rock concerts.
The rest of North Zealand has beautiful castles and forests. One of the most famous castles, Kronborg, also known as Hamlet’s castle, is located in Elsinore. Every summer Shakespeare’s play is performed at the castle. The region of South Zealand, Lolland, Falster and Møn is one of the most beautiful and peaceful in Denmark. This region offers wonderful castles and manors: the island of Lolland, for example, has Ålholm Castle (Denmark’s largest car museum) and Knuthenborg (Northern Europe’s largest wildlife park). Beautiful bathing beaches are found everywhere along these islands. The West Zealand region has a beautiful landscape with fjords, harbours, islets and bathing beaches.
Jutland offers a beautiful landscape that includes the northern region bordering the sparkling North Sea, the eastern region with its forests and beaches located near the city of Århus, and the southern region with its rolling hills and stunning fjords. Jutland also offers a variety of activities, from Legoland, a popular Lego theme park located in Billund to the Viking museums near Århus and trendy restaurants and cafes.
what to eat
World-famous Danish pastries are just one of Denmark’s specialties. From open sandwiches to Danish meatballs and red sausages, Denmark has a wide variety of traditional and modern food. The new Danish cuisine has influences from Italy, France, Germany and Asia. If you are in the mood for international food, you can easily find Sushi, Skewers, Shawarma, Pad Thai, among other items. If you’re on a budget, you’ll be able to find fast food places, pizza places, burger joints, sausage trucks, and the ever-popular 7-11.
Visas and Documents
Citizens of the United States, Canada, Australia and EU countries do not need a visa to travel to Denmark, only their passport. Citizens of certain countries must apply for a short-term visa to visit Denmark. Schengen visa holders may not need to apply for another visa.
You can get more information at the Danish Consulate in your country of residence.
