Area

Geography

Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe and the senior member of the Kingdom of Denmark. It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark borders both the Baltic and the North Sea.

Climate

A mild and warm summer extends from June through August, accompanied by rain fall. A chilly winter runs from December to March, also wet with periods of frost and snow. February is the coldest month. Spring and autumn are generally mild and pleasant, although can also see some rain.

Visa

Schengen Visa is required for our citizens.

Custom

Foreign currency is unlimited for import and export. The sum under 50 thousand Danish krone is possible for export!

Sighseeing

Denmark is made up of three main islands and many smaller ones, all connected by either bridges or ferries. Copenhagen sits on the island of Zealand, connected by bridge to the island of Funen with its charming city of Odense. Funen is linked by a short bridge to Denmark's biggest island, Jutland, housing the towns of Arhus, Aalborg and many others.

Copenhagen (Zealand). The largest urban centre in Scandinavia, Copenhagen is a city of copper roofs and spires, founded in 1167. It has many old buildings, fountains, statues and squares, as well as the singular attraction of the Little Mermaid at the harbour entrance. A number of organized tours are available, taking in most of the famous sights. These include the Vikingland tour to the Viking Ship Museum; a Royal tour to the Christianborg Palace (the seat of Parliament), Rosenborg Castle and Amalienborg Palace; a coach tour to old-world Bondebyen and its open-air museum; and even a brewery tour, which takes in the famous Carlsberg brewery. Tivoli, Copenhagen's world-famous amusement park, is open from late April to mid-September and again during the Christmas season. Bakken (in the deer park north of Copenhagen) and the Charlottenlund Aquarium are both worth a visit.

Outside the city of Copenhagen, throughout the Zealand province, there are fine beaches, lakes, forests and royal palaces. Excellent beaches can be found in Sjaelland, particularly in the north of the island.

Other towns worth visiting include Slagelse, Nastved and Frederikssund. The old fortress of Kronborg, famed not only as the most imposing edifice in Scandinavia, but also as the setting for Shakespeare's Hamlet, can be found at Helsingor (Elsinore). Frederiksborg Castle, equally as impressive, is to be seen at Hillerod, which houses the National History Museum. The 12th century cathedral at Roskilde and the Viking Museum are both worth a visit while, at Skjoldenasholm, there is a fine Tram Museum.

Funen (Odense). Known as the "Garden of Denmark", Funen, sometimes called Fyn, has some of Denmark's most picturesque and historic castles and manor houses, set in ancient parks and gardens. The central town of Odense is famous as the birthplace of the great fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875). Odense has a festival every July and August celebrating the life and works of Hans Christian Andersen. Visitors can see the Hans Christian Andersen Museum and his childhood home.

Castles and churches are the main attraction in Funen. Egeskov Castle is a superb Renaissance castle surrounded by a moat, which is fairytale in every detail. Other castles in the area include Nyborg and Valdemar, the latter housing a naval museum. Other museums include a major railway museum and Fyn Village, a major cultural centre. Also in Odense is the Brandts Klaedefabrik, a major cultural centre. Funen's newest attraction, Naturama, opened in 2005, incorporating three levels of multimedia natural history displays. There are also a number of beautiful beaches, particularly on the southern islands of Langeland, Tasinge and Aero.

Funen is connected to Jutland and Zealand (the province of Copenhagen) by bridges. Main towns and resorts include Odense, Nyborg, Svendborg, Middelfart and Bogense.

Jutland (Aalborg & Arhus). This area comprises the greater part of Denmark, and includes the towns of Arhus and Aalborg. Jutland's west coast has beautiful, clean sandy beaches, but swimming can be hazardous, due to the changing currents and winds. Also in Jutland is the major port of Esbjerg, which receives daily ferries from the UK. Main towns and resorts include Aalborg, Arhus, Esbjerg, Frederikshavn, Holstebro, Kolding, Randers, Silkeborg, Vejle and Viborg.