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Trips to Denmark


​The land of Hans Christian Andersen...
Butter, bacon, Carlsberg, some mean cheeses and the continent’s greatest range of pastries: little wonder Denmark is internationally recognized for churning out some phenomenal food and drink.
​With more Michelin-starred restaurants than the rest of Scandinavia combined, it is renowned for fine dining too. Anyone would be forgiven for thinking the Danes might be content to sit feasting in their trendy restaurants or traditional old bodegas but they’re a health-conscious people: a bunch will have jogged past your table before you can say smørrebrød and cycling is inherent – Denmark has one of the world’s most integrated cycle networks.

With agriculture its primary industry, technological innovation is a big part of the economy and of daily life: fair enough from the country that invented Lego and leads the world’s alternative energy production. Expect impeccable design at every turn, and an ultra-efficient transport infrastructure – Denmark definitely is one of Europe’s most enjoyable countries to navigate.

​Wedged between mainland Europe and the rest of Scandinavia, Denmark has preserved a distinct national identity, exemplified by the universally cherished royal family and the reluctance to fully integrate with the EU (the Danish rejection of the euro was more about sovereignty than economics). There’s also a sense of a small country that has long punched above its weight: it once controlled much of northern Europe and still maintains close ties with Greenland, its former colony.
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Climate
The climate is relatively continental, with cold winters and mild to pleasantly warm summers.
Although winter is not very cold for the latitude, it is often humid, windy and rainy. Snow is quite frequent, although generally not abundant. On average, there are 20 days with snow per year, 63 days with night temperatures below freezing, and 13 days with lows below -5 °C.
Occasionally, there may be cold waves in winter, in which the temperature can drop to -15/-16 °C, as happened for example in February 1978, January 1979, January 1982, January and February 1985, and January 2003. Instead, in January 1987, it reached -18 °C, while in February 1956 it reached -19 °C.
Even in spring, until April or the first half of May, there is often cold and unstable weather.
In summer, there are 15 days with highs above 25 °C. Every now and then, short hot periods are possible. In July 2018, the temperature reached 31.7 °C.

Places to visit !

Tivoli
Tivoli is a must for all children and those who like to play.
Tivoli is the world's second oldest amusement park and is one of Copenhagen's most famous attractions. Tivoli is filled with wild rides, green oases, gourmet food, rock concerts and much more.
Every day in Tivoli Gardens you get to experience a different music genre live on one of the stages. The garden is not only full with rides and adventures, but can also offer a calm and relaxed atmosphere. Here you will find green areas, lakes, fountains and beautiful flowers.
Every year during the autumn holiday Tivoli is transformed into an enchanted autumn universe full of witches, pumpkins and lanterns. All rides are running as they do from the middle of November and throughout December, where Christmas in Tivoli opens its doors.
Nyhavn
Especially during summer Nyhavn is the perfect place to end a long day. Have dinner at one of the cosy restaurants or do like the locals and buy a beer from a nearby store and rest your feet at the quayside.
 Nyhavn was originally a busy commercial port where ships from all over the world would dock. The area was packed with sailors, ladies of pleasure, pubs and alehouses.
Today the beautiful old houses have been renovated and classy restaurants dominate the old port. Nyhavn is filled with people enjoying the relaxed atmosphere by the canal, jazz music and great food.
Christiania
Christiania, the famous freetown of Copenhagen, is without a doubt one of Denmark’s most popular tourist attractions.
This controversial area is loved by many, but has been a turning point for strong debate, especially because of the locals relaxed view on hash and some unfortunate violent incidents.
Christiania was founded in 1971, when a group of people cut a hole in the fence to the military barracks in Bådmandsgade. Soon the area was known for Pusher Street, where you could buy hash and pot – but no hard drugs – from various stalls.
Today many of the original settlers still live in the collectively controlled village, and the area has a clear 70s feel to it. Around 1,000 people live in Christiania and every year more than 500,000 people come to visit.
The Little Mermaid
At Langelinje Pier you will find one of Copenhagen's most famous tourist attractions: The sculpture of The Little Mermaid. 23 August 2013 she turned 100 years old.
The sculpture is made of bronze and granite and was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale about a mermaid who gives up everything to be united with a young, handsome prince on land. Every morning and evening she swims to the surface from the bottom of the sea and, perched on her rock in the water, she stares longingly towards the shore hoping to catch a glimpse of her beloved prince.
Foto på denne side: Scanpix, Wikimedia Commons, , Wikimedia Commons, Johan Wessmann, Dietmar Rabich