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Denmark Holidays

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A stylish Scandinavian adventure

Interest in Denmark holidays has rocketed in recent years, thanks in part to a new generation of clever chefs, some rather addictive online dramas and a little thing called hygge. The world’s collective imaginations are captivated by the wild landscapes and elegant designs of this southernmost Nordic country.

With its territory split between mainland Europe (the Jutland peninsula, which borders northern Germany) and a collection of islands that shoulder up to Sweden (the largest, Zealand, is where you’ll find the capital city, Copenhagen), this famously cosmopolitan nation is an eclectic mixture of graceful sophistication and down-to-earth enjoyment. Although in the summer you might want to make like the Danes and head straight to the coast for some bracing northern sun and sea, holidays to Denmark will almost certainly include some time in Copenhagen. From its soaring modern opera house and historic palaces, to the sculpture of Hans Christian Andersen’s famed Little Mermaid and the twinkling lights of the Tivoli Gardens amusement park, there’s more than enough to do here to fill several city breaks.

There’s some fantastic shopping and plenty of world-class restaurants – or you can just take a seat along the picturesque harbour and watch the well-dressed world go by. Look further afield and you’ll find the medieval city of Odense and the art museums of Aarhus, not to mention the fantastic sports and relaxation opportunities offered by Denmark’s idyllic beaches and woodlands. Copenhagen is also connected to Malmo in Sweden by the Oresund Bridge – so if you find you’ve got a taste for Scandinavia, there’s plenty more to discover just a ten-minute drive away.

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Capital
Copenhagen
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Language
Danish
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Currency
Danish Krone
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Time zone
GMT +1
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Flight time
1hr 25 mins

* Average time from London Gatwick to Copenhagen

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    Travellers visit Copenhagen all year round. Winter is definitely chilly, temperatures can drop to zero or below, but the city plays host to festive markets that are a big attraction. Other parts of Denmark, like Skagen up on the north tip, become a lot colder so aren’t as popular with visitors during the cooler months. For sightseeing, Denmark is best in the summer when the temperatures are a lot more comfortable. Spring can be a nice time, too, and you’ll often find hotel rates to be a bit lower at this time of year.
    It does! Although Denmark isn’t really known for its beaches, there are some lovely stretches of sand across the country. And believe it or not, Copenhagen has its very own sandy beach that’s right there in the city. It’s called Amager Strandpark and it’s where the locals head to on a hot summer’s day to kitesurf and kayak. If you wanted to travel a little further afield, both Marielyst Beach on Falster Island and Gudmindrup Beach in Sejero Bay can be reached in an hour and a half by car. Gudmindrup is another kite surfing hotspot, while Marielyst Beach is a great place for families to find shells and build sandcastles.
    Lots of Denmark’s best sights and attractions are on the island of Zealand, so it usually makes sense to make this your base. Copenhagen is the island’s biggest city, so many travellers choose to stay in Copenhagen and take day trips to other destinations in Zealand. Helsingor, which is less than an hour away by road, is a good day out. People come here to see the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kronborg Castle. Copenhagen is also well-connected to Malmo in Sweden by bus, train, or car across the famous Oresund Bridge. It takes around 45 minutes.
    Denmark’s biggest public holidays come at Christmas and Easter. December 24th is the main festive holiday, with families gathering for dinner. Although celebrations usually continue for a few days afterwards. Danes mark the long Easter weekend, and also celebrate Great Prayer Day on the fourth Friday after Easter; a tradition unique to Denmark. Most businesses close on these dates. In the summer is Saint Hans Festival, which usually involves evening bonfires and relaxing strolls along the shores. And New Year’s Eve is party time in Denmark, but only after the Monarch’s annual televised speech at 6 pm.
    Denmark is known for a great variety of different things. It’s famous for its brightly coloured buildings, and for being the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen. There’s even a statue of the Little Mermaid near the port in Copenhagen. But the country is probably most famous for its Viking history. Viking trade routes travelled both east to Russia and Ukraine, and west to Iceland, Greenland, and North America. Stores sell all sorts of Viking trinkets, and there are some great museums in Copenhagen where you can learn more.
    Danish cuisine has been reinvented over the last few years and is now pretty trendy. But the locals still love their traditional tried-and-tested favourites. Classic Danish food is quite basic. It’s usually always pork-based, with some earthy root veg thrown in for good measure, like potatoes, carrots, and celeriac. You can experience a good taste for traditional Danish fare with the country’s national dish: stegt flaesk. This is crispy fried pork belly with spuds and creamy parsley sauce. It’s hearty and warming in the winter.