10 ESSENTIAL PLACES TO SEE IN DENMARK

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This list of the best places to see in Denmark It will help you organize your trip through the one considered one of the happiest countries in the world, something that is not surprising if we consider that it is full of charming corners.
Small country, which falls in love with its tranquility and lifestyle, its landscapes in which fjords and long white sand beaches, fairytale castles surrounded by water and charming cities of colorful facades are mixed, Denmark is a country that catches.
The best time to travel to Denmark It is between May and September when the weather is more pleasant, natural landscapes have better colors and there are more hours of light. In winter we would only recommend it to see the Christmas markets in cities like Copenhagen or Aarhus, since there are few hours of light and the weather is much colder.
To move around the country you have a good public transport service, especially the train that connects the main cities although to enjoy the landscapes at your leisure we advise you to rent a car and make a circular route from 7 to 10 days. It is also a very healthy and responsible country with nature where most people use the bicycle for short trips.

Based on the experience of our country trips, the trip to Copenhagen and upcoming trips, we have made this selection of 10 essential places to visit in Denmark. We start!

1. Copenhagen

Copenhagen, the city where Hans Christian Andersen lived and wrote, is one of the most beautiful cities to visit in Europe and of course, a A must see in Denmark.
This beautiful city, which looks like a fairy tale with its houses of colored facades, stone bridges, castles and Renaissance palaces, relaxing parks and cobbled streets has among its most visited tourist attractions the Nyhavn canal, the famous Little Mermaid sculpture, the free city of Christiania and the Tivoli Gardens.
In addition to all these points of interest, Copenhagen is increasingly fashionable for tourists from all over the world thanks to its many leisure and cultural activities, the healthy style that surrounds the entire city with a multitude of bikes and restaurants serving food products. proximity, premises with the latest design and a very pleasant atmosphere everywhere.

A good option to not miss anything is to follow this list of essential places to see in Copenhagen and this one of the best things to do in Copenhagen.
You can complete the walking routes through the city by booking one of these guided tours or excursions that will allow you to better know the history of Copenhagen.

Copenhagen

2. Egeskov Castle

The Egeskov castle or palace, located south of the island of Funen, is one of the prettier to see in Denmark.
In addition to its beauty, this 15th-century castle is considered the best preserved in Europe surrounded by water. When it was completed in 1554 it was a defensive fortress with a single entrance by a drawbridge and two buildings connected by a double wall, which in case of siege allowed them to pass from one to the other, keeping safe.
At present, it is surrounded by a beautiful lake and a park with several gardens such as Fuchsias with more than 100 species and the Renaissance with several sculptures and fountains.

Egeskov is open from May to October and the schedule can be found on its official website.

Egeskov Castle

3. Mons Klint

Another of the best things to do in Denmark is to approach the cliffs of Mons Klint, the highest in the country and one of its natural wonders.
These white limestone cliffs and over 100 meters high, extend parallel to the coast along six kilometers on the island of Møn, located south of Copenhagen. Its origin, product of sea erosion and glacial sedimentation, dates back more than 70 million years and today you can still see abundant fossils of that time.
In addition to reaching the beach area, it is advisable to do some hiking route that goes through an ancient forest and allows you to travel a large part of this spectacular stretch of coastline.

Mons Klint, one of the places to see in Denmark

4. Roskilde Cathedral

Roskilde Cathedral, a World Heritage Site, is one of the most famous tourist attractions to visit in Denmark.
In this Gothic-style cathedral built in red brick, between the twelfth and twelfth centuries, rest the remains of a large part of the queens and kings of the country.
Another of the main points of interest in this city is the Viking Ship Museum, which has five Viking war ships hulls sunk in the eleventh century and refloated in 1960.
To get to Roskilde, located 30 kilometers from Copenhagen, you can take a train that takes just over 20 minutes from the Central Station or book this interesting guided tour in Spanish.

Cathedral visiting hours: from April to September from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Sundays from 12:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. The rest of the months from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Museum visiting hours: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Roskilde Cathedral

5. Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse, one of the places to see in Denmark

The Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse, is one of the most famous abandoned places in the world and another one of the essential places to see in Denmark.
Thanks to the social networks and the Internet, this photogenic lighthouse with views of heart attack, became a great tourist attraction for this area of the north of the country allowing that in 2019, this building of 120 years old and about 720 tons of weight, is It will move 70 meters inland to save it from the planned fall by a cliff to the North Sea in 2023, due to the erosion of the coast. This same erosion created a sand dune around the lighthouse that still gives it a more evocative image.

Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse

6. Kronborg Castle

Visiting Kronborg Castle, located 50 kilometers north of Copenhagen, is another of the best things to do in Denmark.
This Renaissance-style palace of the late fifteenth century and declared a World Heritage Site, had the function of monitoring and charging a generous fee for the passage through the Strait of Oresund, with which the castle was extended to become one of the Europe's most imposing fortresses and after a while in an impregnable prison; although his greatest fame comes from being the scene where Hamlet happens, William Shakespeare's masterpiece.
Currently, in addition to visiting the interior where magnificent tapestries and royal rooms are located, an entertaining tour of the Hamlet stages is offered.
To get to this castle from Copenhagen you can take a train that takes an hour or book this interesting guided tour in Spanish, considered one of the best excursions in Copenhagen.

Visiting hours: from November to March from Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm; April, May and October every day from 11am to 4pm; from June to September every day from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Kronborg Castle

7. Odense

Odense, hometown of Hans Christian Andersen and located on the island of Funen, is another of the most beautiful places to visit in Denmark.
In addition to visiting the author's museum of some of the world's most read children's stories such as The ugly Duckling wave Little mermaid, we recommend you to stroll through the cobbled streets of the historic center surrounded by beautiful houses with colorful facades and traditional style.
Some of its most interesting places are the Gothic-style cathedral of San Knud, H.C Andersens Haven park full of sculptures dedicated to the writer and the Funen Village open-air museum.

Odense, one of the places to visit in Denmark

8. Legoland

In the small town of Billund you will find Legoland, the Amusement park for children and adults most famous to see in Denmark.
This outdoor park and located in the middle of a beautiful garden, was built in 1968 by LEGO founder Ole Kirk Christiansen, who was born in Billund. His most characteristic and impressive aspect are his sculptures such as the Sitting Bull of more than 10 meters high or wonders of the world like Abu Simbel, made by millions of LEGO colored pieces.
In addition to entertaining yourself by watching the LEGO structures in the so-called Miniland, you have other areas such as Adventure Land and Pirate Land with more moving attractions.
You can reach Legoland in 3 hours by car or 4 hours by train from Copenhagen, another quicker option is to land directly at Billund Airport, located just 3 kilometers from Legoland and its most recommended hotels.

Legoland

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9. Frederiksborg Castle

Frederiksborg Palace, located on three islets of Lake Slotsso, is another of the most impressive castles to visit in Denmark.
Built between 1560 and 1630, this castle was the summer residence of the royal family until the mid-nineteenth century, becoming the largest Renaissance style in all of Scandinavia and a symbol of the great power held by the Danish monarchy.
Today you can visit its luxurious interior where the National Museum of History, the royal rooms, the Great Hall, the inner courtyard and a small church. It is also worth spending time in the baroque gardens that surround Frederiksborg.
You can reach Frederiksborg Castle in one hour by train from Copenhagen or book this tour with a guide in Spanish, which will allow you to get to know the history of the country and the palace better.

Visiting hours: every day from April to October from 10am to 5pm and the rest of the months from 11am to 3pm.

Frederiksborg Castle

10. Aarhus

Aarhus, the second largest city in the country, is our latest recommendation from the list of essential places to see in Denmark.
This city built around the 8th by the Vikings at the mouth of a river, stands out for its student atmosphere and for its many cultural activities as well as for its best known place: Aarhus is Den Gamle By, an open-air museum with 75 beautiful houses historical from different cities and towns of the country.
Another of the best things to do in Aarhus is to visit Aarhus Cathedral, the largest in Denmark, stroll through the colorful Latin Quarter and have fun at the Tivoli Friheden amusement park.