Denmark is a beautiful country that is located in Northern Europe. It was once the home of the famous Viking raiders, fierce people that used to conquer lands, but it is now a modern country that is prosperous and, at the same time, retained its old charm. If you want to maximize your Denmark holiday, then these are the ten places that you should definitely visit.

1.) Amalienborg Palace

This serves as home to Denmark’s royal family. It does not allow any tours inside the buildings, but you can admire its beautiful architecture from the outside. Even if you cannot get in, you will still enjoy the changing of the guards everyday at exactly noon.

2.) Assistant Cemetery

This is a popular tourist destination as only here can you see the resting places of many famous Danish people. This is also where Hans Christian Andersen was buried. Other famous people are Niels Bohr and Peter von Scholten, among others.

3.) BakkehusMuseum

This is a wonderful museum to visit as you can learn a lot about the history and culture of Denmark here. You will also learn about the Danish Golden Age of Literature here. This museum once served as the home of a famous Danish couple, Knud Rahbek and his wife.

4.) Barbie Doll Museum

For the child in you, this Barbie Doll Museum is a must-visit place. Not only will children love it, but it will also bring nostalgic feeling to the adults. Here, you will enjoy its vast collection of Barbie Dolls dating back to the late 1950s, but you can only visit this museum if you have made an appointment with the owner.

5.) Botanic Garden of Copenhagen

This is a beautiful botanic garden where you can take a leisurely walk with your loved ones. Here, you will enjoy a wonderful view of the park. You can also visit here the famous Palm House.

6.) Carlsberg Brewery

Who have not heard of the famous beers of Carlsberg Brewery? You can pay for a guided tour inside this brewery where you will learn about beer making. The added benefit to visiting this brewery is that you get to have a free taste of their beers.

7.) The Little Mermaid

When you are in Copenhagen, do not forget to visit the statue of the Little Mermaid. It is located near Kastellet, and it is hard to miss as it has become a famous tourist attraction. This famous statue was created by Edvard Eriksen and has a height of 3.3 feet only.

8.) Slotsholmen

For hitting many birds with one stone, visit the Slotsholmen where you will get to visit museums as well as other famous sights, all in one location. Here, you will see the Royal Danish Arsenal Museum as well as the Black Diamond. You will also see here the 12th-century Christiansborg Palace and its ruins as well as the Danish Jewel Museum.

9.) Copenhagen Zoo

A memorable experience to both adults and children alike, Copenhagen Zoo gives you an experience of your lifetime. You will get to see here the Tropical Zoo which contains crocodiles as well as tropical birds and animals or the Children’s Zoo that offers fantastic activities for your young ones. This is one of the favorite tourist destinations in Denmark and boasts of about 1.3 million visitors yearly.

10.) Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

This is a museum located in Copenhagen that is home to some wonderful collections of works of art. Here, you will find arts made during the Ancient Europe period as well as the Medieval Europe Period. You can also find modern pieces of art here.

Jonathan Williams is the travel writer for Destination Guide TV – the place to share travel videos Visit http://www.destinationguide.tv/denmark to view or share Denmark travel videos

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Denmark’s so called ‘Whiskey Belt’ is the gold coast of Denmark. A world of beaches, luxury villas, green verdant forests and high life attractions. In an egalitarian nation which loves it’s beer (think Carlsberg and Tuborg) it is said that the regions affluent residents prefer a tipple of whiskey – hence the name. Stretching along some 40 kilometers of coastline north from Copenhagen, the region is a refreshing and easily accessible alternative to city sightseeing. Here are some of the highlights.

1. The Daisy Route

The 40 kilometer Strandvejen (beach road) from Copenhagen through to Helsingor runs the full length of the Whiskey Belt. It is also known as the Daisy route. This is because it’s road signed with the ‘Daisy’ of Margrethe II (popularly known as Queen Daisy) which indicates an area of outstanding natural beauty. The road runs parallel to the narrow Oresund strait which separates Denmark from Sweden.

Although hire cars are readily available, it’s just as easy to explore the route by train (the ‘coastal line’) and bicycle. Bicycles can be hired cheaply locally and may be taken onto trains.

2. Bellevue Beach

Possibly Scandinavia’s most glamorous beach, Bellevue is the place for Denmark’s ‘Beautiful People’ to see and be seen every summer. The chic and charm extends to the stylish architecture of the resort. Much of this was created in the mid 20th century by ‘Danish Modern’ architect and designer Arne Jacobsen. Even the blue and white striped lifeguard towers and white beach side kiosks are his work. At the ‘Restaurant Jacobsen’ everything from the building, interior design, furniture and cutlery bears his mark.

3. The Deer Park

Chill out in this cool, dark, fairy tale forest of majestic oaks. Indeed, even Bambi himself would feel at home here. The Dyrehaven (deer park) was formally the royal hunting grounds. It was first fenced off by the King of Denmark in 1669. Today it is home to around 2,000 deer and a favorite haunt of walkers and picnickers. And be sure to enjoy some traditional Danish cuisine in the oldie-world restaurant ‘Peter Lieps Hus’, a former gamekeeper’s cottage.

4. Bakken Amusement Park

Located deep in the depths of the Deer Park, the world’s oldest carnival park is a blaze of light and sound. This is where the Copenhageners loosen up and have fun in a bawdy, burlesque environment. The park features over 100 rides and amusements, food stalls, dancing, ice cream, cabaret, open
air restaurants and bars. Not to be missed !

5. Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

With delightful gardens overlooking the sea towards Sweden, the Louisiana museum features one of the largest and finest modern (20th century) art collections in the world. A large part of the museum’s charm lies in it’s unique location. Spaciousness and the relaxed outdoor environment of the gardens make this a popular family destination. The name Louisiana stems from the former estate owner’s three successive wives, each of whom was called Louise !

6. Karen Blixen Museum

Set in a densely planted 40 acres park lies the charming manor house of Rungstedland. This is the former family home of Karen Blixen, famed romantic authoress of ‘Out of Africa’ and other works. Since her death in 1962, the estate serves as both a museum and bird sanctuary.

The house is a reminder of the privileged elegance of a bygone era. The gardens remain as they were, a tribute to Blixen’s own horticultural talents and her vision of beauty.

7. Hamlet’s Castle

At the end of the Whiskey Belt, where the Baltic and North Sea meet, lies the magnificent renaissance castle of Kronborg in Helsingor. This is actually better known as the castle of ‘Elsinore’ from William Shakespeare’s play ‘Hamlet – Prince of Denmark’. Hamlet himself is probably based on the Danish legend of Amleth detailed in the writings of medieval Danish historian Saxo Grammaticus.

Best time to plan a visit to the Whiskey Belt is mid June through late August, when the weather (and beach life) is at is best and the scenery at it’s greenest. Out of season it’s still a pleasure to visit – with the benefit of less crowds.

Lina Lindlom writes about travel to Denmark and the Nordic countries for her website http://www.nordicflights.com

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