Denmark Tourism - Travel to Denmark
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| Area | total: 43,094 sq km water: 700 sq km note: includes the island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea and the rest of metropolitan Denmark (the Jutland Peninsula, and the major islands of Sjaelland and Fyn), but excludes the Faroe Islands and Greenland land: 42,394 sq km |
| Population | 5,368,854 (July 2002 est.) |
| Religion | Evangelical Lutheran 95%, other Protestant and Roman Catholic 3%, Muslim 2% |
| Government type | constitutional monarchy |
| Capital | Copenhagen |
| Currency | Danish krone (DKK) |
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe, that separates the Baltic Sea from the North Sea. 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.
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Regions in Denmark
Denmark is made up of the following regions:Denmark also has two overseas dependencies:
Map of Denmark
Cities in Denmark
These are the three major cities in Denmark:- Copenhagen (København)
- Århus
- Odense
Other destinations - Travel to Denmark
Understand Denmark Tourism
Get into Denmark
Travel to Denmark By Plane
Denmark is served by two major and several minor airports.
- Copenhagen Airport on Eastern Zealand is the largest airport in Scandinavia. The airport is located in the town Kastrup on the island Amager, 8 km from central Copenhagen. The airport is connected by train to Copenhagen Central Station and beyond. Busses and taxis are also available.
- EasyJet serve Copenhagen from London Stansted, Newcastle, Bristol and Berlin Schoenefeld.
- Sterling, SAS Scandinavian, Maersk Air and others connect Copenhagen with many cities in Europe and beyond.
- Billund Airport in South-Central Jutland is located in the town Billund, 28 km fra Vejle, 58 km from Esbjerg, 98 km from Odense, 99 km from Aarhus, 168 km from Aalborg, and 251 km from Copenhagen. The airport is connected by busses to major cities and towns in the region. Taxis are also available.
- Sterling, SAS Scandinavian, Maersk Air and others connect the region with several cities in Europe.
Travel to Denmark By Train
From Germany
There are five direct trains per day from Hamburg to Copenhagen, approximately every two to three hours. These trains are loaded onto a ferry for the sea passage from Puttgarten to Rødby, and the total journey time is around 4.5 hours.There are also two train lines to Jutland from Hamburg, one via Padborg and the other via Tønder.
From Sweden
Trains run every twenty minutes from Malmo to Copenhagen. The total journey time is 35 minutes.
Travel to Denmark By Boat
From Germany
- Scandlines run ferries from Puttgarden to Rødby on Lolland and from Rostock to Gedser on Falster, as well as a ferry from Sassnitz to Rønne on Bornholm.
From Iceland, Faroe Islands and Shetland Islands
- Smyril Line run a ferry from Seyðisfjörður (Iceland) via Tórshavn (Faroe Islands), Lerwick (Shetland Islands) and Bergen (Norway) to Hanstholm in Northern Jutland.
From Norway
- Color Line run ferries from Oslo and Kristiansand to Hirtshals and from Larvik to Fredrikshavn in Northern Jutland.
- DFDS Seaways run a ferry from Oslo via Helsingborg (Sweden) to Copenhagen on Zealand.
- Fjordline run a ferry from Bergen via Haugesund and Egersund to Hanstholm in Northern Jutland.
- Stena Line run a ferry from Oslo to Frederikshavn.
From Sweden
- Bornholmstrafikken run a ferry from Ystad to Rønne on Bornholm.
- Scandlines and HH-Ferries both run ferries from Helsingborg to Elsinore (Helsingør) on Eastern Zealand.
- Stena Line run a ferry from Varberg to Grenaa in Eastern Jutland.
From the United Kingdom
- DFDS Seaways run a ferry from Harwich to Esbjerg in South-Western Jutland.
Get around in Denmark
By bus, train and ferry
For public transportation (trains, buses and ferries) use Rejseplanen.
By air
Scandinavian Airlines and Cimber Air have domestic airline routes. But unless you have to be somewhere early in the morning, the trains are easier and almost as fast.
Denmark Talk
Denmark's national language is Danish, a member of the Germanic branch of the group of Indo-European languages. It is very similar to Norwegian and Swedish, and is to some extent intelligible to speakers of those languages.English is widely spoken in Denmark, especially in the larger cities.
Buy
The national currency is the Danish krone. (DKK, plural "kroner") In the more "touristy" shops in Copenhagen, and at the traditional beach resorts along the Jutland West Coast and Bornholm Island it will often be possible to pay in Euro. The Danish krone is pegged to the Euro to an accuracy of 2.25%. The exchange rate is around 1 EUR = 7.45 DKK.Automatic teller machines are readily available.
Eat - Travel to Denmark
Apart from the kabob shops and pizza stands, dining in Denmark can be fairly expensive, but a worthwhile cost. Traditional Danish fare includes items as pickled herring, fried sanddab, and other assorted seafood items. Hearty meats are also prevalent, as seen in items such as frikadellar (pork and lamb meat balls) and thick pork bacon slices topped by a cream sauce. Many meals are also accompanied by shots of aquavit and a danish beer. Drinking along with meals is encouraged as the foods are enhanced by the drinks, and vice versa. For dessert, try either the rice pudding with cherries or aebleskiver (fried apple dumplings).
Drink
Danish beer is a treat for a beer enthusiast. The largest brewery, Carlsberg, offers a few choices, as well as a delicious "Christmas beer" in the 6 weeks leading up to the holidays. Other tasty beverages include the aforementioned aquavit and the Danish brew Tuborg. Danish beer is mostly limited to pilseners which are good, but not very diverse.
Sleep - Denmark Tourism
Stay safe - Denmark Tourism
- Generally: Denmark is very safe. No risk of natural disaster or animal attack. Crime and traffic are only minor risks.
- In the traffic: Danes generally drive by the rules (except for the bikes) but may not be very helpful to other drivers in ceding right of way etc. Watch out for the bikes in the cities, especially when turning across bike lanes; they have right of way.
- On the beach: Don't bathe alone. Don't get too far away from land. Don't jump head first in shallow water. Swim along the coast rather than away from it.
- In the city: A few districts in major cities should be avoided at night by the unwary, or by lone women.
In an emergency dial 112 (police/medical help/fire brigade). This is toll free, and will work even from cell phones with no SIM card.
Stay Healthy While You Travel to Denmark
Tap water is potable unless indicated. Restaurants and other places selling food are visited regularly by health inspectors and are awarded points on a 1-4 "smiley scale". The ratings must be prominently displayed, so look out for the happy face when in doubt. While pollution in the major cities can be annoying it doesn't pose any risk to non-residents. Nearly all beaches are fine for bathing - even parts of the Copenhagen harbor recently opened for bathing.
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