Lonely Planet Denmark

By Sean Connolly, Mark Elliott, Adrienne Murray Nielsen and Thomas O'Malley

Lonely Planet's Denmark is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Dine in innovative restaurants in Copenhagen, learn about Denmark's Viking past and relax on artistic Bornholm island's beaches; all with your trusted travel companion.

Inside Lonely Planet's Denmark Travel Guide:

Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have them

Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interests
Local insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics

Eating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try

Toolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travel

Colour maps and images throughout
Language - essential phrases and language tips

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Covers Copenhagen, Sealand, Funen, Jutland, Møn, Falster and Lolland, Bornholm, and more

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Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Release date: Aug 1, 2023
• ISBN: 9781837582150

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DENMARK

MapHow To Use This eBook

Contents

Plan Your Trip

The Journey Begins Here

Map

Our Picks

Regions & Cities

Itineraries

When to Go

Get Prepared for Denmark

The Food Scene

The Outdoors

The Guide

Copenhagen

Central Copenhagen & the Old City

Royal Copenhagen & the Parks

Christianshavn & the Inner Harbour

Nørrebro & Østerbro

Vesterbro & Frederiksberg

Beyond Copenhagen

Zealand

Helsingør

Beyond Helsingør

Roskilde

Beyond Roskilde

Køge

Beyond Køge

Bornholm & the South Sea Islands

Bornholm

Beyond Bornholm

Møn

Lolland

Falster

Funen

Odense

Beyond Odense

Svendborg

Beyond Svendborg

Ribe & Southern Jutland

Ribe

Beyond Ribe

Kolding

Beyond Kolding

Aarhus, Central & Northern Jutland

Aarhus

Beyond Aarhus

Billund

Beyond Billund

Aalborg

Beyond Aalborg

Skagen

Beyond Skagen

The Faroe Islands

Tórshavn

Beyond Tórshavn

Vágar

Beyond Vágar

Klaksvík

Beyond Klaksvík

Suðuroy

Toolkit

Arriving

Getting Around

Money

Accommodation

Family Travel

Health & Safe Travel

Food, Drink & Nightlife

Responsible Travel

LGBTIQ+ Travellers

Accessible Travel

How to Plan a Trip to Legoland

Nuts & Bolts

Language

Storybook

A History of Denmark in 15 Places

Meet the Danes

Designed for Life

Happily Ever After

Sustainable Denmark

This Book

DENMARK

THE JOURNEY BEGINS HERE

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I arrived in Denmark to study in 2018, knowing very little about the country, other than the sometimes rather fantastical imaginings that those of us from ‘less enlightened’ lands often harbour about the Nordic countries. And it only took an afternoon spent strolling alongside Copenhagen’s idyllic central lakes to reaffirm my readiness to be charmed by this lovely and livable city – a fine place to spend a life, or a long weekend. Danes occasionally like to mock their country – So small! So flat! – but you only have to look at where they spend their free time to see how they really feel about it: summer cottages, whether beachside on one of the country’s 70-odd inhabited islands or deep in the gently beautiful, bucolic countryside, are a national obsession. So when it comes down to it, Danes vote with their feet – and I can only recommend you join them.

Sean Connolly

@shanboqol

Sean has authored or updated more than a dozen guidebooks, alongside guiding tours and reporting on travel for several magazines.

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My favourite experience is a swim in Copenhagen Harbour. Take advantage of one of the world’s only city harbours clean enough to dive into with a plunge and a picnic.

WHO GOES WHERE

Our writers and experts choose the places that, for them, define Denmark

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It’s more than a decade since I first visited South Funen, and I’ve made countless trips to this delightful corner of Denmark ever since. You’ll find some of the country’s most picturesque spots and there are endless activities. It’s also somewhere to slow down, breathe in sea air and enjoy spending time by the water. So when I need an escape from the city, South Funen is my go-to place.

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Adrienne Murray Nielsen

@adrienne_murray; Adrienne is a broadcast journalist and writer.

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Hiking out over dunes to the lighthouse at Rubjerg Knude, as the sun blazed like amber over the North Sea, revealed an epic landscape almost Martian in colour and texture. Underfoot, brittle sand and clay crags collapsed in plummeting fissures down to the beach below. Just…wow. It’s fair to say the neat, flat fields of Jutland’s interior hadn’t prepared me for the elemental drama of the coast.

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Thomas O’Malley

Thomas has worked on a dozen guidebooks for Lonely Planet.

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I’ve long been a sucker for Denmark’s standing stones and prehistoric barrows, but I was cynical when I first heard of plans for a new circle of megalithic stone heads. However, even on my first visit – when only a couple of the carvings were complete – the Dodekalitten impressed me. Now, with 11 of the 12 stones in place, and with unworldly soundscapes playing, the site is pure magic.

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Mark Elliott

@markbekaz; Mark is the author of well over 60 guidebooks.

Country Map

MAGNIFICENT MUSEUMS

Denmark is home to a diverse set of museums, ranging from poky, preserved homes to one-of-a-kind, world-beating exhibitions. So whether it’s modern art, wartime history or geological wonders, Denmark’s got you covered. Most towns of a certain size will also have a local museum – some of them surprisingly compelling. And while there’s nothing quite so synonymous with the country as, let’s say, France’s Louvre, the picture-perfect Louisiana Museum is probably the country’s most famous.

Modern Art

It’s easy to indulge your artistic soul in Denmark, with a set of impressive modern-art museums covering contemporary classics to the truly avant-garde.

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Natural Wonders

Though the countryside here might seem tranquil, there are plenty of natural wonders to be found – and shown off in expertly curated museums.

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Folk History

Born in the wrong era? Don’t fret – drop into an open-air museum and see if life as a 16th-century blacksmith would suit you better.

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BEST MUSEUM EXPERIENCES

Consider the latest in global art at the iconic Louisiana Museum of Modern Art 1 north of Copenhagen, where the gardens are also a masterpiece.

Step into another era at Den Gamle By 2, a recreated market town populated by period actors.

Feel the chills run down your back at Museum Silkeborg 3 meeting Tollund Man, the 2400-year-old mummy.

Get your sea legs at the top-notch M/S Museet for Søfart 4 in Helsingør.

Dig deep into geologic time at the brand-new visitor’s centre at Stevns Klint Experience 5 to decipher the oldest history of our planet.

DANISH DESIGN

Denmark is a world leader in applied design, characterised by cool clean lines, graceful shapes and streamlined functionality. And the Danes go absolutely mad for it – is there another country in the world where the designers of chairs and lamps are household names? Danish design is not just beloved practical art but big business too.

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Instagram Heaven

All those designers keep busy too – half the cafes and restaurants here look like they’ve been put together just to spruce up your feed.

Design & Fashion Houses

Wander the streets of central Copenhagen, where you’ll find active workshops and independent gallery-shops showcasing the latest from Denmark’s wonderfully talented artisans and designers.

BEST DESIGN EXPERIENCES

Explore the wildest flights of designer fancy at Designmuseum Danmark 1, Copenhagen’s design mecca.

Question what you know about architecture at the innovative, playful Danish Architecture Center 2.

Stuff your suitcases at the design emporium Illums Bolighus 3 on Strøget.

Come to Billund and play at Lego House 4, the family-friendly temple to Denmark’s most famous design item.

See the world in a new light from the 360-degree rainbow panorama topping the ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum 5.

FAMILY FUN

Denmark is family holiday perfection: relaxed, easy to travel, and packed with theme parks, historical reenactments, zoos and child-friendly beaches. Museums are also mostly free for kids, and most have areas designed especially to engage and entertain the little ones. But be ready: pangs of envy come easily when meeting put-together Danish parents and their equally coiffed kids.

Animal Encounters

Seals, deer and many species of birds can be spotted in the wild and horse-riding trails that weave through many parts of the country.

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Fresh-Air Fun

Every summer loads of family-filled camper vans hit the road and set up shop alongside Denmark’s many fine beaches, forests, parks and playgrounds.

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Amusement Parks

Home to two of the world’s oldest amusement parks, the Danes have got fun fairs down to a splashy, screamy, ice-cream-sticky science.

BEST FAMILY EXPERIENCES

Make fond childhood memories at the picture-perfect Tivoli Gardens 1 theme park in central Copenhagen – Danes have been doing the same since 1843.

Push, pull, play, build and blow bubbles at the hands-on Experimentarium 2 science centre just north of Copenhagen.

Smile at the fantastic Lego reproductions of world landmarks, then hop on the pirate boats or one of the other 50-odd rides and attractions at Legoland 3.

Stroll in circles until you reach the views atop the geometrical Forest Tower 4 and then hit the high ropes course or idyllic cut-your-own flower farm.

Take a drive-through safari in the unexpected Knuthenborg safari park 5, home to free-roaming zebras, giraffes, rhinos and even retired circus elephants.

FANTASTIC FOOD CULTURE

The last couple of decades have seen Denmark become a foodie superstar, and many visitors even come here just to eat – almost unthinkable not so long ago! This effervescent food scene is anchored around the seasonal and sustainable New Nordic concept, and an ever-growing cast of Danish farmers, chefs, brewers, bakers and even vintners who continue to draw attention and praise from around the globe. So come get a taste of this innovative and increasingly accessible foodie paradise.

Fine Dining for All

Though the New Nordic movement coalesced around the fine-dining scene, its flavours and philosophy are increasingly widespread, tickling the taste buds of those on tighter budgets too.

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Flavourful Farmsteads

Denmark’s fantastic raw ingredients are the root of its culinary renaissance, and many rural farmsteads operate their own shops and cafes, perfect for an epicurean afternoon.

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Casually Delicious

And when this New Nordic philosophy marries a street-food sensibility, the results are thrilling – taste them at the hip food markets sprouting countrywide.

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BEST FOODIE EXPERIENCES

Struggle to choose a dish at Copenhagen’s foodie epicentre, Torvehallerne 1, where 80 vendors sell Danish and international food, plus farm-fresh fruit and veg.

Head west to the Wadden Sea island of Rømø 2 to join the oyster harvest.

Sip a surprising vintage at Denmark’s largest winery and distillery Dyrehøj Vingaard 3.

Pet goats at Bornholm’s farming museum and ‘Food Culture House’ Melstedgård Frilandsmuseet 4, for demonstrations of old agricultural ways, local produce and culinary events.

Trawl the menu at the dozen-plus dockside seafood restaurants on Skagen Harbour 5 serving local fish.

FUNKY FESTIVALS

It’s no secret that Denmark knows how to party – it’s home to Europe’s largest music festival, Roskilde, after all. Its northern neighbours also consider Denmark as Scandinavia’s wild child, and troupes of Swedes and Norwegians looking for a place to cut loose frequently make the trek down here – and the Danish festival calendar gives them plenty of pretexts.

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Culture

It’s not all party time, though – Denmark hosts plenty of less hedonistic gatherings centred on food, film, art, design and even medieval reenactment throughout the year.

Summer Socialising

Danes know how to make hay while the sun shines, and the summer is positively packed with fairs, fests and feasts. Absolutely join one if you can!

BEST FESTIVAL EXPERIENCES

Stamp your feet to global roots and folk music at Tønder Festival 1 in August.

Hygge with friends at ‘Denmark’s most beautiful’ pop and rock festival, Smukfest 2, outside Skanderborg.

Marvel at the mother of the Danish festival scene, Roskilde 3, which is nothing short of an temporary city of 130,000 music fans.

Show your support at Denmark’s largest LGBTIQ+ festival, Copenhagen Pride 4, in August.

Immerse yourself in a fairy-tale world at HC Andersen Festival 5, held every August in Odense.

ISLAND HOPPING

With 443 named and 72 inhabited islands, Denmark is a true archipelagic nation. Ranging from Zealand with nearly 2.5 million people to a handful of islands counting a single, solitary resident each, a visit to a few different islands is the perfect way to take in the different sides of Denmark – and have a little boat ride too.

Island Etiquette

Some of these islands are truly tiny places, so be aware of the effect you have on the landscapes here – both social and environmental. And book ahead!

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Invisible Island

You might not notice at first, but Denmark’s far north is also an island, the country’s second largest. The Limfjord broke through during a particularly violent 1825 storm.

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Ferry Fun

The ferry trip can be half the fun! Some of the smaller routes use vintage old boats with wood panelling and even basic on-board bars.

BEST ISLAND EXPERIENCES

Smell the smoke and steam of the historical saltworks at Læsø 1, first fired up here in the 12th century and still a staple on Danish tables today.

Overdose on hygge on idyllic Ærø 2, known for its cutesy wedding-mad capital of Ærøskøbing, gentle countryside and unexpected cliffs.

Visit the very edge of Denmark on the tiny clutch of scenic fort-islands at Christiansø 3. (pictured)

Hike the Camønoen trail, soak up the dramatic white cliffs, and stay overnight for the darkest skies in Denmark at Møn 4.

Sunbathe on the wide, sandy beaches of Rømø 5, a summertime hot spot near the German border, or strap into a kitesurf harness and hit the waves.

VISIT THE VIKINGS

The Vikings ensured that the Danes were known and feared throughout northern Europe from the 8th to 11th centuries, but battle and bloodlust are far from the whole story. The Vikings were not just plunderers but also successful traders, extraordinary mariners and insatiable explorers. Denmark wears its Viking history on its sleeve, so getting a feel for the era is easy. The country is dotted with Viking-centric attractions, from ancient archaeological sights and ruins to longship workshops and live reenactments.

Rousing Reenactments

The Danes have a seemingly limitless enthusiasm for dressing up and recreating history, and dozens of kid-friendly outdoor museums and recreated Viking camps dot the country.

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Modern Mariners

Roskilde’s boat builders are doing some of the most exciting Viking work of all: building and sailing astonishingly faithful longboat reconstructions using only the tools of the time.

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Awesome Archaeology

Though the Vikings’ wooden constructions are largely lost, you can get to grips with the scale of Viking-era settlement at several atmospheric earthworks and cemeteries.

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BEST VIKING EXPERIENCES

Smell the fresh timber in the impressive King’s Hall at Sagnlandet Lejre 1, Denmark’s most exciting Viking reconstruction project.

Imagine how serious things must have been to scuttle the masterful ships at the Viking Ship Museum 2 for defence against invaders.

Ponder the power of the inhabitant of Denmark’s only known Viking-era ship grave at Ladby 3, c 900 CE.

See the legendary runestone at Jelling 4, telling how Harald Bluetooth conquered, Christianised and unified the Danish lands.

Wander between the ancient grave markers at Lindholm Høje 5, preserved under shifting sand for hundreds of years.

SECOND-TO-NONE CYCLING

Denmark and cycling are practically synonymous, and thanks to an extensive national network of cycle routes – often with dedicated lanes – and a flat-to-undulating landscape, it really might be the world’s best country for biking. The citizens are correspondingly cycle-mad, so if you want to get under Denmark’s skin, jump on a bike.

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Ride the Cities

Copenhagen in particular is known for its world-class bicycle infrastructure. Several of the new harbour bicycle bridges have even become attractions themselves (Cykelslangen, Cirkelbroen).

Cruise the Country

There are 11 well-maintained national cycle routes, plus oodles of regional and local routes, and all are well suited to recreational cyclists, including families with children.

BEST CYCLING EXPERIENCES

Explore Bornholm from Rønne 1 on 235km of bike trails through forests and picturesque coastal hamlets.

Ride Den Grønne Sti 2 through 6km of parkland between Frederiksberg and Nørrebro’s design sensation Superkilen plaza.

Circumnavigate Copenhagen’s inner harbour on the Harbour Circle, passing major sights like Nyhavn 3.

Take on the trails at Rold Skov 4, which is one of best mountain-biking spots in the country.

Hire a bike at Mandø 5 in Wadden Sea National Park and do the 10km loop trail past birds, seals and cosy inns.

COMPELLING CASTLES

Denmark’s royal pedigree is easy to see – there are dozens of castles dotted around the country, and hundreds of lesser manors and estates. The best of these are a big part of what lends the country its famous fairy-tale charm, and even non-history buffs should poke their heads into at least one of these captivating relics.

Royal Rights

Denmark is, of course, still a monarchy, so many of the country’s royal castles and palaces are still in active use, like Amalienborg (pictured) and Fredensborg Palace.

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No Gods, No Masters

‘Gods’ is Danish for an estate or manor, and the countryside is littered with these former noble homes. Today many are involved in organic agriculture.

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Sleep Like a Queen

Many estate homes and castles are now also involved in agro-tourism, and the Danske Slotte og Herregaarde association keeps a portfolio of participating properties.

BEST CASTLE EXPERIENCES

Try to remember your Shakespeare at Denmark’s most iconic castle, Kronborg Slot 1, even if the Hamlet author never saw it himself.

Feel your head spin trying to keep up with the cavalcade of portraits at Frederiksborg Slot 2, a lakefront Renaissance marvel packed with gilt and gardens.

Bask in the glow of summertime fireworks above Fyn’s finest castle, Egeskov Slot 3, and head inside to check out the giant dollhouse.

Spot scenes from hit show Borgen at the Danish government’s HQ, Christiansborg Slot 4.

Praise the architects at the patchwork fortress of Koldinghus 5, rebuilt several times since the 1200s and now home to exhibitions.

BEAUTIFUL BEACHES

With this many kilometres of coastline – 7314 to be exact – Denmark’s coast-to-size ratio is ridiculously generous, and it’s blessed with another geological treat to boot: miles and miles of gorgeous, soft-sand beaches. Of course, this is still Scandinavia, and the weather can be…uncooperative with would-be beachgoers, but if there’s even the slightest hint of summer in the air, Danes hit the sand as fast as they can for a dose of sea salt and vitamin D.

Winter Swimming

All swimming in Denmark requires a touch of bravery, but winter swimming takes a bucketload. It’s increasingly popular though, and has an annual festival in Skagen.

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Check the Weather

Weather systems in Denmark can be highly localised. So if it’s cool and cloudy in Copenhagen, you might still have plenty of sun on Zealand’s north coast.

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Safe Swimming

With something like 1300 registered beaches, lifeguards are comparatively rare – only about 60 beaches have them, and typically only between mid-June and mid-August.

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BEST BEACH EXPERIENCES

Feel the power of the wind at the kitesurfing and windsurfing capital of Hvide Sande 1, between the North Sea and calmer Ringkøbing Fjord, where beginners can learn.

Forget the city for the afternoon at this magnificent urban beach of Amager Strandpark 2 facing the Øresund, or splash in the kid-friendly shallow lagoon.

Stretch out on Falster’s 14km of dazzling white sand at Marielyst 3, backed by forest, dunes and summer cottages.

Rub elbows (and sunscreen) at one of Denmark’s most popular beaches, Hornbæk 4, a summer staple barely an hour from Copenhagen.

Join the holiday atmosphere at Fanø 5, home of Denmark’s first international seaside resort.

REGIONS & CITIES

Find the places that tick all your boxes.

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ITINERARIES

Danish Classics

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Allow: 7 Days     Distance: 525km

Take a trip between Denmark’s two biggest cities with a detour to the dramatic cliffs of Møns Klint. This itinerary gives you a taste of Zealand, Jutland and Fyn, and can easily be combined with a closer look around Copenhagen and further exploration on Jutland.

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1 Copenhagen 2 DAYS

Get to know Scandinavia’s coolest capital, where quality of life has been turned into a fine art. The museums and the cuisine are world-class, the waterfront setting (including a city harbour clean enough to swim in) is perfectly picturesque, and the cultural scene is as lively as anything you’ll find north of Berlin. And all of it is easily reached by foot or bicycle.

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2 Møn 1 DAY

Møn is famous for the 6km stretch of 120m cliffs at Møns Klint, one of the finest natural sites in the country and home to a good museum. Hike along the forested top or take the seemingly endless stairs to the bottom, or approach from the water via kayak. Or take on the whole idyllic island on the Camønoen hiking trail.

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3 Odense 1 Day

Known as the birthplace of fairy-tale writer extraordinaire Hans Christian Andersen, Odense is swimming in Andersen-related attractions. However, it’s also home to worthwhile museums and imaginative art galleries, a superb ‘village’ museum of historic houses, plenty of relaxed city parks, and a healthy supply of bars and cafes to keep you hydrated.

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4 Kolding 1 Day

Facing the Little Belt at the end of an eponymous fjord, likeable, low-key Kolding makes a great first stop on Jutland. The city’s crown jewel is the Koldinghus fortress, which has gone through several rounds of destruction and rebirth since the 1200s and today is an impressive architectural mix of old and new. Newer still is the gorgeous Trapholt art and design museum (pictured).

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5 Billund 1 Day

Based here since the 1930s, you might say that the global Lego toy colossus built Billund brick by brick. Today, it’s a small town with some huge attractions. The Legoland amusement park is chock-full of astonishingly detailed Lego creations, roller coasters and rides, and the gorgeous indoor Lego House (pictured) is similarly family-friendly and open year-round.

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6 Aarhus 1 Day

With a sizeable student population, Denmark’s second city has become known for its art, festival, food and shopping scenes. You can easily keep yourself busy for a couple of days between the excellent museums and the compact, photogenic and friendly city centre. If you really want to cap off your trip in style, take the seaplane connection back to Copenhagen.

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ITINERARIES

Zip Through Zealand

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Allow: 6–8 days     Distance: 275km

The major highlights surrounding Copenhagen are mostly within easy striking distance on public transport, so many travellers base themselves in Copenhagen. And what highlights! Hamlet’s famed castle in Helsingør, Roskilde’s dramatic cathedral and Viking ships, and more.

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1 Copenhagen 2 DAYS

Eat, drink and be merry – and do it all

Reviews for Lonely Planet Denmark

[ocelotc-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is truly a great book. Lonely Planet has wonderful guides for many different places across the world, and first off, I would definitely suggest that you grab one or two if you are planning to go on a trip. In this specific guide, Carolyn Bain and Cristian Bonetto, the authors, do a great job explaining everything you need to know about Denmark.One thing that stuck out to me when I read this book, is that in the top 15 places to visit in Denmark, #7 is Legoland. Fun fact: Legos come from Billund, Denmark. So definitely stop by there if you want to check out the founders of Lego! Something else I liked about this book is that Bain and Bonetto put in the best times to go to Denmark, when it's hot there, and when it's cold. They also put in what restaurants are good, and where hotels are good in terms of quality and prices. What I like most about this book, is that Bain and Bonetto added in transportation information. They tell you the best places to go on public transportation. I also loved the section in the back about where to take your kids. There are always so many fun adventures in these Lonely Planet guides, and some of them are the museums in Aarhus.I can't wait to discover all of these wonderful places in Denmark. I definitely recommend this book to all of those people who are even just a tiny bit curious about what fun adventures lie in the area.I would like to thank Lonely Planet for graciously supplying this book in exchange for this review.