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Lots more than cheese, pastries, or fairy tales, Denmark and its sparkling capital Copenhagen are one of Europe's great treasures.

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11 Danish cities and towns where summer is especially a delight

nantonov This might not be the first place that springs to mind when it comes to a summer getaway, but when the summer sun kisses Scandinavia´s smallest country, all of it blossoms into a captivating and welcoming paradise, with its peak in July. Imagine long, sunny days filled with outdoor adventures (including more than 150 sometimes suprisingly good beaches) and cozy evenings basking in the golden twilight. It's also a time for wonderful Danish celebrations and festivals. And capital…

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A fairytale Christmas in Copenhagen

Susanne Nilsson Glædelig Jul! In the capital of Denmark – once home to 19th-century writer Hans Christian Anderson – the holiday atmosphere is like something out of one of his fairy tales. With the streets and buildings decked out in lights and Christmas decorations, and sidewalk stands and windows hawking roast chestnuts, mulled wine, and hot cocoa – and all of it often blanketed with a frosting of snow – this time of year there are few spots in Europe more ‘Yuletidey’-feeling…

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4 tips for doing Copenhagen on a budget

Denmark's capital is a dream, and it’s worth every krone you’ll spend to visit. However, it's also notoriously pricy. So I’d like to share a few tips on how you can cut your costs to get the most out of "wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen." read post

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Danish spots in '25 Top Spots for Fall Foliage in Europe'

Autumn travel is already on the horizon! When you read about spectacular autumn foliage and leaf-peeping, the vast majority of the attention gets focused on places like the northerly regions of the USA. But many Europeans can tell you that large parts of the the Old Continent also burst into fall colours come September and October. The loss of trees’ photosynthesis and chlorophyll as winter approaches is our eyes’ and cameras’ gains, with landscapes dramatically transformed by the turning of…

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Dave Acton September 17, 2024 at 8:50pm

The Times of London shines a spotlight on another of Denmark´s lesser known gems: the city of Aalborg - https://www.thetimes.com/travel/destinations/europe-travel/denmark/...

This on-the-rise city is Copenhagen’s cool, sunny alternative

Brunches, bars and cool B&Bs make Aalborg the ideal city for a late-summer getaway — where it can still hit 28C in September
Riccardo R June 27, 2024 at 12:14pm

I´m a huge UNESCO World Heritage geek, and it turns out Denmark has 13 UNESCO Sites - not bad at all for such a relatively small country! https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/?search=denmark&components=0&amp...

UNESCO World Heritage Centre - World Heritage List

UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Joseba Basabe May 30, 2024 at 9:13am

Interesting! Normally around this time of the year Scandinavians flock even more to our Mediterranean beaches - and many are still doing so - but as record heat takes hold here down south, Denmark´s own beaches are looking at record visitor numbers this summer: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-30/denmark-s-beache...
José Balido April 7, 2024 at 1:22pm

This caught my eye because we visited Christiania on our trip to Copenhagen a couple of years ago. Yet another reason why we can´t have nice things, sigh. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68740282

Christiania: A Copenhagen hippy commune fights back against drug gangs

Locals start digging up a Copenhagen street as part of a bid to tackle drug-related crime.
David Paul Appell March 7, 2024 at 4:43pm

It seems that bit by bit, word about the Faroe Islands is getting out - though hopefully not enough to spoil their charm! https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/top-things-to-do-in-faroe-isl...

10 of the best things to do in the Faroe Islands

Must-do activities from at-home dining to hiking trails.
María José February 29, 2024 at 6:38pm

I love this concept! https://www.afar.com/magazine/what-is-hygge-everything-to-know-abou...

“Hygge”: The Danish Concept of Comfort We Need Now More Than Ever

The term encompasses a feeling of coziness, contentment, and well-being.
Jordan Simon January 31, 2024 at 1:31pm

Forbes weighs in with a dozen or so of Denmark´s best:https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidnikel/2023/08/01/the-very-best-pl...

The Very Best Places To Visit In Denmark

Denmark offers travelers rich experiences from its Viking heritage and Renaissance castles to modern design stores and Michelin star cuisine.
Max Pesling December 4, 2023 at 6:57pm

Read why Time magazine pegged Aarhus as one of 50 "World´s Greatest Places of 2023": https://time.com/collection/worlds-greatest-places-2023/6261658/aar...

Aarhus, Denmark: World's Greatest Places 2023

Find out why Aarhus, Denmark is one of the World's Greatest Places of 2023
John Kipper August 17, 2023 at 9:29am

I see that a while back Riccardo posted an article about Aarhus below. Well, earlier this year Time also pegged it as one of 50 of 2023´s ¨world´s greatest places to explore¨ https://time.com/collection/worlds-greatest-places-2023/

The World’s 50 Greatest Places of 2023

Discover awe-inspiring destinations across the globe
Riccardo R October 2, 2022 at 11:18am

The website DailyBeast.com has just published a lookat Aarhus, calling it 'Europe's best city you've never heard of". Well, I have, but point taken. https://www.thedailybeast.com/aarhus-is-europes-best-city-youve-nev...