Denmark is the most difficult destination to see with fresh eyes, precisely because we live here. But the distance between the known and the unknown is shorter than most people think: an hour from the highway lies landscapes that few Danes have ever set foot in.
We cover the country as a destination, not as a home base. Black sun over the marsh is one of Europe's great natural phenomena and occurs twice a year a few kilometers from the German border. The largest islands in Denmark show how differently a small country can behave from coast to coast, and Lolland-Falster is becoming something different than the region has been in a generation.
Part of it is due to infrastructure. The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel will move Hamburg closer to Copenhagen than Aarhus is today, and that changes the equation for both the weekend trip and the long drive south.
The light is pulling north. North Jutland and Skagen have lived off it since the painters arrived, and the tables have followed suit: the Michelin restaurants in Denmark are no longer just in the capital. If you want it all at once, beautiful places in Denmark bring together the strongest cards.
The entire country, region by region, is located on our comprehensive page about Denmark.
Denmark has two chalk cliffs on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Stevns came on for the asteroid. Møns Klint came on in 2025 for something completely different: what the ice did to the chalk.
Denmark's newest World Heritage Site covers seven hectares. Two cliffs by the Limfjord hide the world's oldest species-rich fish fauna since the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Gastronomic star shower across Denmark, the Nordics' top food country Denmark is the Nordics' top food country and cements its special status with a historic culmination of 56 Michelin stars distributed throughout the kingdom of DR. (in 2025 and more in 2026) The Danish food scene has literally never been sharper, greener or more versatile Danish Business. After the latest Michelin award in…
The list begins in Copenhagen and ends on Lolland-Falster — but the most surprising stop is ten kilometers from Rådhuspladsen Beautiful places in Denmark to vacation year-round. Shouldn't we look at it, because the Danes use their own country extensively for weekends and summer vacations from north to south, and sometimes think…
Denmark 5 national parks define our protected nature from Thy to the land of the Skjoldungs on Zealand Denmark's 5 national parks have been chosen for their unique natural and cultural heritage. They are beautiful, living museums and far from boring. They contain an important part of Denmark's soul. Here they are all, including the 6th on the way. Thy National Park: Located in North Jutland,…
A shrimp trend analysis of how Denmark’s most fertile lands are preparing for a tourism boom A transformation of Lolland-Falster 150 years in the making Lolland-Falster is only 150 kilometers south of Copenhagen – closer than many Danish cities in Jutland. Yet for generations the islands have been Denmark’s “forgotten corner”. Not because they lack potential, but because they, the islands…
The largest islands in Denmark: from Greenland's ice sheet and wilderness to Denmark and the Faroe Islands When Greenland suddenly filled the news in these times of political unrest, it is worth remembering what the largest islands in Denmark and the smaller ones of course actually are - and what fantastic travel destinations we have access to. From the world's largest…
The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel: Denmark's engineering marvel will radically transform transport across Northern Europe When the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel opens in 2029-31, it will mark the end of more than a century of attempts to connect Denmark directly with Germany – and the beginning of a transport revolution that will fundamentally reshape tourism and travel patterns across Northern Europe. This is not…
5 islands in Denmark on the same holiday – that’s island hopping! Denmark has some of the most charming small islands in the Nordic region, and many travelers are surprised by how much variety there is among the many islands in Denmark. Here on the west coast of Zealand lies a unique little collection – The 5 Islands – which makes it…
Weekend stay in Denmark: 7 lovely cities for your next getaway Are you dreaming of a weekend stay in Denmark, but have you already crossed the classic destinations like Copenhagen, Skagen and Aarhus off the list, although they are lovely, but the “been there, done that” effect won. Want to see something new? Then it's time to look…
Weekend getaway in Denmark: 7 cozy cities for your next short getaway In short: Are you looking for an easy and manageable weekend getaway without a passport and long flights? In this guide you will find 7 Danish cities that are perfect for a cozy weekend - with suggestions for experiences, food and atmosphere, so you can choose exactly the one...
The Danish Hiking Association is always on the move The Danish Hiking Association is an organization that embraces and promotes hiking and outdoor activities in Denmark. Founded with the purpose of bringing people together in nature and inspiring a healthy and active lifestyle, the Danish Hiking Association has a rich history and a wide range of activities and services. History: The Danish Hiking Association…
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