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A Glimpse of the Middle Ages through Ærøskøbing

If there is one place in Denmark that can give you a glimpse of the Middle Ages, it will be Ærøskøbing. The houses and streets have been purposely restored to achieve such look and feel. The structures are mostly one story high with the oldest dating back to the year 1645. […]

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The Royal Library Garden – a Haven of Peace in Copenhagen

It is quite common to hear from travelers about their desire to find peace and quiet in their trips. Although traveling and the need for quiet seems to contradict each other, there are actually places in the world where this is possible. Take for example The Royal Library Garden found in Copenhagen. It is not the first place people would think of to get peace, but peace you will get once you are in ths grounds of this somewhat hidden garden between the Royal Library, the Tøjhus Museum, Christian IV’s Supply Depot, and the Christiansborg Palace. […]

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Following the Danish Riviera

The city of Copenhagen may be the most popular destination in Denmark, but what many do not realize is that it is home to some of the best beaches in Europe as well. In fact, one of the best ways to see Denmark is by following the Danish Riviera north of Copenhagen, enjoying not only the natural beauty of the 230 kilometers of coastline between Sejerøbugten to the Øresund, but all the other attractions in between. […]

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Frilandmuseet: Revisiting the Old Denmark’s Farming Days

A whirlwind visit to Coppenhagen won’t leave you wanting when it comes to seeing the usual beautiful castles, churches, museums, and of course tasting great food and even sneaking in some shopping for souvenirs. The one thing you probably won’t see is the country – at least not if you don’t take time to visit the Frilandmuseet. […]

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Denmark tourism score grow up

A report published by Fast Market Research called “Travel and Tourism in Denmark to 2017” shows us how “the performance of the Danish travel and tourism sector strengthened” in the past year, finally recovering from the downslide of the past few years that started as a result of the financial crisis back in 2009. Though domestic tourist volume is still lower than the 2008 figure of 24.9 million, at only 24.2 million last year, the gap is steadily closing and is expected to be higher at around 25.3 million by 2017. […]

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Denmark Stone Age Structures Opened to the Public as Part of the European Megalithic Route

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. […]

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Your Denmark Road Trip Guide

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.  […]