Denmark situated in Northern Europe is a Scandinavian country. Tourism in Denmark is very popular among the people of its neighboring countries especially Germany, Norway, Sweden and Netherlands. There are many famous tourist spots in Denmark and it is ranked 43rd in World Tourism rankings.
Denmark has a lot of sandy beaches which are an attraction for German tourists. Swedish and Norwegian tourists like Copenhagen, which is a lively city. Many Scandinavians of young generation on the other hand like Denmark for cheap wine, beer and sprits that are readily accessible. Denmark is often said as “Fairytale Country”. Let us have a look at the famous tourist spots in Denmark.
Bornholm
Bornholm the island in Baltic Sea, located to the south of Sweden has a variety of attractions other than its landscape. It includes rocky, sandy beaches, fishing villages etc. There are many quiet towns in Bornholn, of
which Svaneke, Ronne, Gudhjem and Sandvig is a major tourist draw.
Copenhagen
Copenhagen the capital city of Denmark is one of the famous tourist spots in Denmark, is a major tourist attraction. The various places of interest in Copenhagen are The Little Mermaid, Tivoli Garden and the Freetown Christiania. Surrounding Copenhagen, you can also visit Kronborg Castle, Dyrehave Park and Louisiana Museum of Modern Art etc.
Funen
Funen have number of small towns near the coast named Faborg and Svendborg. These are major tourist draw as you can see different castles and enjoy the beauty of the island. You can also see Thuro, Aero and Tasinge which are islands having narrow streets and thatched cottages.
Castles in Denmark
Castles are famous tourist spots in Denmark which reminds you of the rich culture and heritage. Denmark has the oldest monarchy in the world and there are a number of castles big and small that can be found in Denmark. Amailienborg Slot, Aldershvile Palace, Brundlund Catle etc are few of them which you must visit.
Museums in Denmark
There are many museums in Denmark but The National Museum of Denmark is the largest museum which speaks about the cultural history of the country. A few other museums which are worth seeing in Denmark are Odense City Museum, Danish Tramway Museum, Military museums etc.
When to visit Denmark?
The famous tourist spots in Denmark can be visited during any time of the year, as the country has temperate climate. Neither is it very hot in summer nor too cold in winter. As Denmark is situated in northern area, the length of the day varies greatly.
How to reach Denmark?
Scandinavian Airlines is the national airline of Denmark and is well connected with other parts of the world. Copenhagen Airport is the largest airport and is also the biggest transport hub. There are ferry services and railway also operates in Denmark.