Denmark Country Intro

Denmark
Denmark.
The land of Macbeth, Vikings and Lego.
Rosenburg Castle
Denmark, the smallest and most southerly of the Scandinavian countries,
offers visitors an intriguing mix of peaceful villages, attractive countryside,
and lively cities, as well as over 7,300 kilometres of coastline edged by
sandy beaches, dunes and fjords. Sharing a land border with Germany to
the south and connected by the magnificent 16.4 kilometre-long Øresund
Bridge with Sweden to the east, Denmark acts as a link between mainland
Europe and the rest of Scandinavia. Greenland and the Faroe Islands –
self-governing overseas regions of Denmark are easily reached by air.
The world’s oldest kingdom – the Danish monarchy was established
over 1,000 years ago, physically demonstrates its long history through
a wealth of Stone Age dolmens, Viking ruins, imposing castles, centuriesold churches and mediaeval half-timbered houses. Danish artists and
designers are world-renowned and there are numerous museums and
art galleries throughout the country displaying their work.
Whilst justly proud of their heritage, the Danes are amongst the most
forward-thinking of Europeans and, through progressive policies, tolerance
and a liberal social welfare system, have created one of the world’s most
harmonious societies – epitomised by the concept of hygge, a convivial,
cosy, comfortable gathering of family and friends, generally involving food
and drink. Hygge is just about impossible to define but visitors instinctively
know it when they find it.
Sightseeing
Few countries possess such
a wealth of attractions in
such a small area – turreted
castles, historic towns, openair folk museums, Viking
sites, numerous UNESCO
World Heritage sites
and spectacular modern
architecture.
Accommodation
Accommodation in Denmark
is of a high standard and provides visitors with a wide selection, including
luxury hotels.
Shopping
Whilst all major global brands are readily available, one of the pleasures
of shopping in Denmark is the opportunity to buy Danish-designed goods.
Although Danish design is not a new phenomenon, it has received
increasing international acclaim in recent years. Notable Danish products
include porcelain (the Royal Copenhagen factory has been in business
since 1775), silverware and jewellery, amber, glassware and crystal,
furniture, audio and television, and clothing in the distinctive Nordic style.
Entertainment
The Danes know how to enjoy themselves. There are fine restaurants,
cosy cafés and wayside inns; music from rock, folk, jazz and blues to
performances by the Royal Danish Opera, symphony orchestras and the
Royal Danish Ballet; theatrical presentations at the Royal Danish Theatre
and Royal Danish Playhouse as well as venues throughout the country;
and a host of theme parks – including Legoland®.
Tivoli Gardens
Sports and leisure
Denmark offers many opportunities for active holidays: the gentle terrain
and more than 10,000 kilometres of signposted routes encourage cycling;
there are some 140 golf courses with green fees amongst the lowest
in Europe; and with Denmark’s many fjords, protected waters and tiny
islands sailing, fishing, windsurfing and canoeing are popular.
Copenhagen
Copenhagen.
Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen.
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Best buys: Typifying the finest of Danish design are George Jensen
silverworks, Royal Copenhagen porcelain, and Holmegaard glass and
crystal. Their shops, as well as dozens of others ranging from exclusive
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For the family: Tivoli Gardens, with many authentic rides and family
entertainment; Guinness World Records Museum; Ripley’s Believe
It Or Not and Copenhagen Zoo.
With numerous Michelin-starred restaurants, including Noma, which tops
the prestigious list of San Pellegrino’s ‘World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ for
the second consecutive year – as well as hundreds of other fine eateries,
Copenhagen is a gourmet’s delight.
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Places of interest: Amalienborg Palace, the Queen’s residence;
Marmorkirken (Marble Church), with splendid frescoes; the enchanting
statue of the Little Mermaid; the impressive Rådhus (City Hall); the fairytale Rosenburg Castle and museum; Christiansborg Palace; the Royal
Library and its extension, the Black Diamond (its dark, asymmetric
shape reflecting the sky and sea at the harbour front) and also housing
the National Museum of Photography; Rundetaarn (Round Tower),
the oldest functioning observatory in Europe; Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek,
housing a fabulous collection of European paintings and sculptures,
as well as Egyptian, Greek and Roman artefacts and Statens Museum
for Kunst, the Danish National Gallery.
Out and about: A guided Canal Tour provides an intriguingly different
view of the city, accompanied by an informative commentary; the ‘free
state’ of Christiania, an alternative community set up in 1971, which has
its own schools, system of government and infrastructure, financed by
the proceeds of its cafés, restaurants and handicrafts; Kastellet, one of
Copenhagen’s most beautiful parks and Botanisk Have (Botanic Gardens)
with some 20,000 species of plants.
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Today’s Copenhagen is an easygoing city where its
distinguished history forms a delightful backdrop to
its modern charms. Much of the central area consists
of attractive period buildings, where church spires
rather than modern high-rises dominate the skyline.
Most of Copenhagen’s historical and cultural
attractions are concentrated in the centre of the
city and can be easily explored on foot, particularly
pleasant since many of the streets are reserved for
pedestrians or cyclists. Parks and gardens abound, including the famous
Tivoli – an eclectic mix of exotic architecture, amusements, restaurants,
theatres and open-air stages, all set amongst lawns, lakes, trees and a
profusion of flowers, whilst along the waterfront are the pretty houses,
bars and cafés of Nyhavn and the famed statue of the Little Mermaid.
boutiques to second-hand clothes outlets, can be found along Strøget,
the city’s deservedly famous strolling ground.
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Copenhagen
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Excursions
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Legoland – a world in miniature
Full-day flight excursion
LEGO® bricks, known and loved by
children around the world, form the heart
of Denmark’s most popular theme park
but in addition Legoland® offers a huge
range of other attractions.
The day starts with an early transfer
to Copenhagen Airport to board your
40-minute flight to Billund in Jutland,
where you will be met by an Englishspeaking guide and transferred by
private vehicle. Your guide will give
you your entrance tickets, provide
information about the park and let
you know the meeting point and time
of transfer back to Billund Airport.
Legoland’s® attractions include Miniland,
featuring amazingly detailed miniature
replicas of cities and landmarks from
around the globe and DUPLO® Land, a colourful play paradise filled with
fun and activities where younger children can roam safely at will, as they
play, explore and discover. Legoredo® Town is the Wild West area, where
the smell of gun smoke blends with the delicious aroma of spare ribs from
the saloon and campfire bread as only Chief Longears can bake it. If you
like action and excitement, make your way to Adventure Land, where
you can ride the roller coaster and go on a treasure hunt in The Temple.
The Knights’ Kingdom welcomes all knights and princesses to a
command performance at the King’s Castle, where the dragon roars
in the dungeon. And take a voyage to Pirate Land where there are
buccaneers, sea monsters and wild, wet water battles for daring pirates
of all ages. LEGO® City is a mini metropolis with a fire station and the
super-cool Power Builder, as well as lots of amazing shows, events
and concerts.
Some of Legoland’s® other features include the Imagination Zone, place
where you can set your imagination free and experience the world in new
ways – in Scandinavia’s biggest 4D cinema, or from the bottom of the
sea or try some of the hands-on fun by building a robot or exploring an
interactive musical fountain; X-treme Racers, a 400 metre roller coaster
and the Viking River Splash, where rafts splash down wild water rapids
through a world of dragons and Vikings.
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Excursions
A taste of Sweden
Full-day private car excursion
Helsingør
This full-day private car excursion introduces
you to some of southern Sweden’s most
appealing cities and attractive countryside.
The journey starts with crossing of the
spectacular 16.4 kilometre-long Øresund
Bridge that links Denmark and Sweden. You r
Swedish landfall is near Malmö, the country’s
third largest city. Here you pass Malmöhus,
Scandinavia’s oldest surviving renaissanceera castle and Stortorget Square with its
fine City Hall, before heading north-east
to Lund, an attractive university town where
you visit the 12th century cathedral with its
magnificent astronomical clock.
Malmö City Hall
After a break for lunch (not included), you
continue to pretty Lake Bosjon and the 16th
century Bosjokloster Convent, where you visit the convent’s outstanding
gardens, before travelling on to Helsingborg, a delightful seafront town.
Kronborg Castle
Here you board a ferry for the 20-minute crossing of the Øresund Bridge
to the Danish town of Helsingør.
At Helsingør, stop at Kronborg Castle, (entrance fee not included), the
setting of Shakespeare’s play ‘Hamlet’ and recently listed as a UNESCO
World Heritage site. The castle, built between 1574 and 1585, offers
astounding views across the Øresund Bridge, whilst its interior contains
the king’s and queen’s chambers, the Great Hall, gloomy dungeons and
the Danish Maritime Museum with a splendid collection of ship models,
paintings, nautical instruments and charts.
The return journey to Copenhagen follows the road along the coast,
known as the ‘Danish Riviera’, which is lined with stylish houses on
one side and good views of the busy shipping lanes of the Øresund
on the other.
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Copenhagen
Hotels
First Hotel Skt. Petri
Location: City centre, Old Town centre.
Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter and the city’s boutique
shopping, the First Hotel Skt. Petri is one of Copenhagen’s best
designed hotels. Its striking blend of Scandinavian cool and colourschemed sophistication has made it the only Danish member of Design
Hotels. Originally built to house the Daelis Verhus department store
in 1928, this stylish lifestyle hotel is located opposite the grand Skt.
Petri Kerkel and is only 200 metres from the Strøget shopping area.
Copenhagen Airport Kastrup is 15 kilometres away.
Facilities: 268 rooms and suites.
Restaurant, bar, 24-hour room service,
shops, safety deposit boxes, parking,
business centre, interconnecting and
non-smoking rooms.
Standard Rooms: Air-conditioning,
hairdryer, bathrobe, Wi-Fi, minibar
and safe.
Sports and leisure: Fitness centre.
Check-in: 1500 hours
Check-out: 1200 hours.
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel
Location: Opposite Tivoli Gardens.
Centrally located in Copenhagen, the Arne Jacobsen-designed Radisson
Blu Royal Hotel overlooks the Tivoli Gardens amusement park. With a
contemporary lobby dotted with flower arrangements and design classics
like the Egg and Swan chairs, the hotel is three blocks away from the
shopping street of Strøget. Attractions such as the National Museum and
Rosenberg Castle are situated within easy walking distance. The hotel is
also close to the busy central station. Copenhagen Airport Kastrup is 15
kilometres away.
Facilities: 260 rooms and suites.
Two restaurants, 24-hour room
service, safety deposit boxes,
business centre, interconnecting
and non-smoking rooms.
Standard Rooms: Air-conditioning,
hairdryer, Wi-Fi, minibar, tea and
coffee and safe.
Sports and leisure: Fitness centre.
Check-in: 1500 hours
Check-out: 1200 hours.
Scandic Palace Hotel Copenhagen
Location: City centre, Old Town centre.
Much admired for its architecture and its magnificent tower, this hotel
was built in 1910. A popular meeting place for visitors and locals alike
is the hotel’s Brasserie which serves a winning mix of Danish and
international cuisine. A small piece of Denmark’s colourful history, the
hotel with many of its stylishly appointed guest rooms offering splendid
views of the Tivoli Gardens and the square is favoured by celebrities and
royalty throughout the year. Copenhagen Airport Kastrup is 15 kilometres
away.
Facilities: 161 rooms and suites.
Restaurant, bar, limited hours of
room service, safety deposit boxes,
interconnecting and non-smoking
rooms.
Standard Rooms: Air-conditioning,
hairdryer, Wi-Fi, minibar, tea and
coffee and safe.
Sports and leisure: Fitness centre.
Check-in: 1500 hours
Check-out: 1200 hours.
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Copenhagen
Hotels
Tivoli Hotel
Location: City centre.
Inspired by the Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen’s first theme hotel offers
luxurious facilities for families with children, couples and business
travellers. Staying in the hotel’s Tivoli-themed rooms are the closest
you can get to the experience of being in Tivoli Gardens without actually
going there. However, if you really want to visit the gardens you can
skip the queues by hopping on to the complimentary shuttle bus that
takes you there directly from the hotel. Copenhagen Airport Kastrup
is 15 kilometres away.
Facilities: 396 rooms and suites. Two restaurants, two bars, limited
hours of room service, safety deposit
boxes, business centre, interconnecting
and non-smoking rooms.
Standard Rooms: Air-conditioning,
hairdryer, Wi-Fi, minibar, tea and coffee
and safe.
Sports and leisure: Pool, fitness centre
and kids play room.
Check-in: 1500 hours
Check-out: 1200 hours.
First Hotel Kong Frederik
Location: City centre, Old Town centre.
With its prime location close to the Town Hall Square, Tivoli Gardens
and boutique shopping, this historic hotel has played host to legendary
Danish poets and international performing artists over the years. Offering
a legendary Townhouse ambience with a modern accent, the hotel’s
rooms feature classic, romantic and library-styled themes which are
designed to make guests feel like royalty. Copenhagen Airport Kastrup
is 15 kilometres away.
Facilities: 110 rooms and
suites. Restaurant, bar, safety
deposit boxes, interconnecting
and non-smoking rooms.
Standard Rooms: Hairdryer,
bathrobe, Wi-Fi, minibar and
safe.
Check-in: 1500 hours
Check-out: 1200 hours.
Copenhagen Admiral Hotel
Location: Close to Nyhavn.
Dating back to 1787, the hotel’s well-preserved warehouse buildings
with their visible beams and thick walls project a unique maritime
character. Two centuries of history are richly evoked in all the hotel’s
guest rooms and it casts a spell on visitors with other unique attractions
like its views of the Opera House, the french windows facing east, the
highly regarded Playhouse and the bustle of yachts in the harbour. Right
around the corner is the old dock quarter of Nyhavn with its charming
restaurants and cafés. All other major attractions are within walking
distance of the hotel. Copenhagen
Airport Kastrup is 15 kilometres away.
Facilities: 366 rooms and suites.
Restaurants, bar/lounge, limited hours
of room service, safety deposit boxes,
business centre, interconnecting and
non-smoking rooms.
Standard Rooms: Air-conditioning,
hairdryer, Wi-Fi, minibar and safe.
Check-in: 1500 hours
Check-out: 1200 hours.