Welcome to your Denmark guide!

Denmark experiences 4 seasons. Summers, June to late August, are typically mild and comfortable. Winters are cold, snowy, and windy. Temperature ranges annually average 29F – 75F, but is variable. Layering clothing and being prepared for many types of weather all year is the best way to plan for your trip.

Denmark is an archipelago of over 400 islands! Approximately 72 are inhabited.

Zealand

In this region you can find Denmark’s hip capital, Copenhagen, and the “Danish Riviera” of beaches. Choose from a number of castles and museums to visit, including Kronborg Castle, Frederiksborg Castle, The Museum of National History, and Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. Explore Møns Klint, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Scandinavia’s first Dark Sky Park, with 70 million-year-old chalk cliffs. Add the city of Roskilde to your list, with its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cathedral and Viking Ship Museum.

Bornholm Island

Located off the southeast coast of Denmark, Bornholm has dramatic scenery, lovely fishing villages, medieval fortress ruins, and a Michelin-starred restaurant.

Fyn

Visit Odense, birthplace and home of Han Christian Andersen, with a museum featuring his work, and a park with statues from his fairy tales. Egeskov Castle is seemingly right out of a fairy tale, complete with a moat and hedge maze. The Danish Railway Museum in Odense offers many exhibitions and hands-on experiences such as the Children’s Railway Station. Uncover a Viking burial site from 925 A.D. at Kerteminde (near Odense), with museum, exhibitions and experiences for the whole family. Fyn’s archipelago includes many small islands, so it’s possible to island-hop via a network of ferries (most require advance booking). The charming island of Ærø should be on your list! Fyn has many small, idyllic towns that are great to explore, and miles of marked bike trails through the rolling countryside. Rent a bike and hit the trails!

North Jutland

The city of Aalborg and the Limfjord, where Vikings once sailed, now features a harbor fjord park with swimming, kayaking, and picnic and activity areas. Stop into Lindholm Høje archeological museum with Iron Age and Viking Age burial sites. Skagen is located at the very tip of the European continent, the “hook” at Grenen seen on maps and from the air, where two seas meet. Skagen offers an art museum, charming harbor, excellent restaurants, and a relaxed atmosphere. Thy National Park, with sand dunes and bird cliffs, nearby fishing villages and the fascinating sea make this a wild wonderland to explore. Discover the St. Laurence church, buried by centuries of shifting sand, with only its tower visible. The Rubjerg Knude lighthouse was moved further inland in 2019 due to the shifting sand. As the sand shifted, the lighthouse was buried and became too close to the cliff. After relocating, it continues to be a popular tourist attraction. Råbjerg Mile sand dune, a fascinating phenomenon, where the sand dune is continuously shifting east approximately 49 feet each year.

Jutland

The Lego is a Danish product, so of course, you’ll find Legoland in Denmark. Located in Billund, it features displays made of Legos, rides, and opportunities to build your structures from Legos.
Wadden Sea National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site on Denmark’s west coast is an important bird and wildlife area, where visitors can walk on the sandy beaches, explore nearby towns, visit museums, and hunt for oysters. The Vikings had a lot of influence in Denmark over 1,000 years ago, and the Jelling Rune Stones (UNESCO-listed) tell stories from that time. In addition to the rune stones, the experience center at Kongernes Jelling provides insight to the Viking era and interactive exhibits. The town of Ribe is Denmark’s oldest, over 1,300 years! Cobblestone streets, the Cathedral from 1200, well-preserved buildings, and museums, all tell the centuries-long story of this historic town. The UNESCO-listed town of Christiansfeld takes you back to 1773. You can stroll along the beautiful sandy beaches that line Denmark’s west coast.

Aarhus Region

The Lake District, an outdoor playground of forests and lakes offering activities such as fishing, hiking, biking, paddling, swimming, and relaxing. Aarhus is a modern, vibrant city, featuring a quaint Old Town open-air museum. Explore Mols Bjerge National Park on the Djursland peninsula, with hiking trails through the varied landscape, historical monuments, and Kalø Castle ruins. The Infinite Bridge allows you to walk, with no end. It’s a work of art and a source of activity & appreciation of the nature surrounding it. Family-friendly options in the Aarhus region include theme parks, a wildlife park, and an aquarium. Visit the historic town of Ebeltoft, with charming streets and buildings, gardens, shops, and restaurants.