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Denmark
Denmark is a country in Northern Europe. Part
of it, Jutland, lies on a peninsula north of Germany while a
number of islands, including two major ones, Zealand and Funen,
are spread across the Baltic Sea between Jutland and Sweden.
Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major
north European power, Denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous
nation that is participating in the general political and economic
integration of Europe. However, the country has opted out of
European Union's Maastricht Treaty, the European monetary system
(EMU), and issues concerning certain internal affairs.
Denmark is also the birthplace of one of the world's
most popular toys - Lego. There is no other better place in
the world where one can buy Lego than at the Legoland theme
park in Billund.
Cities
These are the five major cities in Denmark:
- Copenhagen
- Aarhus
- Odense
- Aalborg
- Esbjerg
Other destinations
- Legoland - Lego theme park in Billund.
Denmark's largest tourist attraction outside Copenhagen, with
1.6m visitors annually. Fantastic large scale models in Lego
including the Royal Palace in Copenhagen, downtown Los Angeles
and Beverly Hills, a North Sea oil rig (with helicopters),
and many others. Lots of excellent rides. Well laid out and
well organized. A must for children of all ages. Just 1 Km
from Billund Airport in Jylland.
- Ribe - Denmark's oldest town. Just
to the south, the excellent Ribe Viking Center recreates town
life in Viking and medieval times, with faithfully reconstructed
buildings, a lively market place, craft displays, working
farm with Viking crops and animals, horses to ride, etc.
- Haraldskaer Woman - Display of well
preserved Iron Age mummy in St. Nicolai Church, Vejle
- Roskilde - Viking ship museum and
cathedral. Also home of the famous Roskilde Festival, and
of Roskilde Domkirke [2]; the cathedral in which almost every
Danish king and queen are buried. Roskilde is a former capital
of Denmark.
Hornb?k, Gilleleje, Tisvildeleje, and Liseleje - Popular beach
towns in north Zealand
Den Gamle By - "The Old Town" in ?rhus. Denmark's
brilliant National Open Air Museum of Urban History.
- Skagen - Picturesque town at the
very top of Jutland, visit the Grenen beach and nature reserve
where you can stand with one foot in the North Sea and the
other in the Baltic (in summer) or gaze at the stormy seas
(in winter). Also home of Denmark's post-impressionist painters
in the late 19th century; excellent art museum.
- Elsinore (Helsing?r) - famous for
Kronborg Castle, the setting for Shakespeare's Hamlet, located
north of Copenhagen. Within the castle there's a museum about
Shakespeare.
- Humleb?k - 12 km. south of Helsing?r
(Elsinore) Location of the world famous Louisiana Museum of
Contemporary Art [3].
Rungsted Estate of author Baronesse Karen Blixen Karen Blixen
is located between Copenhagen and Helsing?r along the coast
of ?resund Strait
- Fan? - cosy holiday island located
in Vadehavet near Esbjerg.
Bornholm - famous sites include Hammershus, one of Denmarks
best-kept castle ruins.
Egeskov Castle - The castle is known as the best-preserved
Renaissance moat castle in Europe. It is located 35 Km from
Odense.
- Lyngby - suburb 20 minutes north
of Copenhagen
- Kolding - An old historic city with
the great castle of Koldinghus as well as many interesting
gardens including the Trapholdt Museum of Modern Arts, AppliedArt,
Design and Furniture [4].
Terrain
Denmark is home to the 'lowest-highest' point in Europe; but what
that exactly entails is somewhat uncertain. Ejer Bauneh?j, in
the Lake District region south-west of Aarhus (?rhus), seems to
be the highest natural point (171m with a large tower built on
top to commemorate the fact), although Yding Skovh?j, some 3km
away stands 2m higher owing to an ancient burial mound. Either
way, the 254m tops of the towers of the Great Belt Bridge are
technically the highest point(s) in Denmark!
Tipping
In Denmark serving charges are automatically included in the bill
at restaurants and hotels and tips for taxi drivers and the like
is included in the fare. Thus tipping is not expected, nor required,
but is a matter of choice. Needless to say, tipping from the heart
for outstanding service are obviously greatly appreciated.
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