Denmark

Denmark Flag

Why visit Denmark?

Art, architecture, beaches, canoeing, castles, culture, cyclists, fishing villages, forests, gardens, golf, hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, legoland, museums, nightlife, sailing, scuba diving, surfing, Viking history, water sports and wildlife.

Nyhavn (District in Copenhagen) Denmark. Photo Credit: Kevin Schmid/Pixabay 

At a Glance

• Souvenirs to Buy: Amber, butter cookies, cheese, crystal, elf, fairytale books, furs, legos, licorice, marzipan, porcelain, scarves, silver jewelry, silver tableware and sweaters.  
• Local Cuisine to Try: Boller i Karry (curry dumplings). Brændende Kaerlighed (fried mashed potatoes). Brunkål Med Flaesk (browned cabbage). Frikadeller (meat balls). Hønsekødssuppe (chicken soup). Koldskål (summer dessert). Risalamande (rice pudding dessert). Rødgrød Med Fløde (red berry dessert). Smørrebrød (sandwich).
• Local Drink to Try: Carlsberg (beer). Faxe Kondi (soft drink). Gløgg (mulled wine). Hyldeblomstsaft (sweet elderflower). Mjød (alcohol drink). Tuborg Squash (orange soft drink).

Egeskov Castle, Kværndrup, Denmark. Photo Credit: Steen Jepsen/Pixabay 

Fun Facts

• In 1834, first factual newspaper was published.
  
• In 1849, became a constitutional monarchy.
• During 1850, railways were constructed.
  
• In 1944, Iceland became independent from them.
  
• In 1969, first country to legalize pornography.
  
• In 1973, founded Environmental Law, the first in the world.
  
• In 1989, permitted same-sex marriages (Church of Denmark).
• In 2016, Faroe Islands and Greenland permitted same-sex marriages.
• Since 1971, hosts the largest Music Festival in Northern Europe (Roskilde Festival).
  
• By 2030, to dissolve the official use of the word 'ghetto' in the media.
  
• Birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), Author of over 27 fairytale books, most popular: The Emperor's New Clothes, The Little Mermaid, The Snow Queen, The Ugly Duckling and Thumbelina. 
• Has approximately 406 islands the largest is Funen, Zealand and North Jutlandic Island. Around 70 are uninhabited.
• First country in the world to legalize same sex marriage.
  
• Amber is known to wash up on select beaches (Jutland).
  
• Largest beer exporter in the world.
• The Älvsborg Ransom forced Sweden to pay them one 1 million silver riksdalers.
  
• Kingdom of Denmark includes Faroe Islands and Greenland.
  
• Has the highest minimum wages in the world, fast food workers earn approximately $20USD/hour.
• Exports dairy products, fish, furniture, instruments, machinery, meat products, pharmaceuticals and wind turbines.
• There's no employer restrictions on overtime.
• Pioneer leader converting waste to cellulosic ethanol.
  
• High taxes on new cars is a deterrent design.
• Population is known to be "happiest" in the world.
• Danish language is distantly related to German.
  
• Final Exams are only required if considering to pursue your education.
• Home of the world's oldest orchestra (Royal Danish Orchestra).
• Lars Ulrich (Metallica), Drummer and Co-Founder became the first Danish musician to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
  

Lyngvig Lighthouse, Hvide Sande, Denmark. Photo Credit: Erik Lyngsøe/Pixabay 

Special Holidays/Occasions

• Annual Events: (January) Danish Football Player of the Year, Danish Men's Handball Cup, Danish Women's Handball Cup, Winter Jazz Event, (February) Copenhagen Democracy Summit, Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, (May) Aalborg Carnival, Copenhagen Carnival, Copenhagen Distortion, Copenhagen International Literature Festival, Olfestival, Spot

  Festival, 

  (June) NorthSide Festival, Tinderbox, Viking Festival, (July) Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Danish Air Show, Maribo Jazz Festival, Opera Festival, Rebild Festival, Rock Festival, Skagen Festival, Sorø International Music Festival, Vig Festival, Viking Moot, Vinter Jazz, Xtracon Chess Open, (August) Aarhus Festuge, Aero Jazz Festival,  Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix, Copenhagen Pride, HC Andersen Festival, MAD Symposium, Odense Blomster Festival, Odense Film Festival, Skanderborg Festival, Strøm Festival, Tønder Festival, (September) Aarhus Food Festival, Århus Festival Week, Copenhagen Blues Festival, Copenhagen Half Marathon, Fastaval, Miss World Denmark and (October) Night of Culture.
• Holidays: Crown Princess Mary's Birthday, Princess Marie's Birthday, Fastelavn, German Invasion of Denmark, Birthday of Queen Margrethe II, International Workers' Day, Liberation Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Constitution Day, Birthday of Prince Joachim, Day of Valdemar and Reunion Day, Saint John's Eve, Halloween, The Eve before Saint Martin's Day, Saint Lucy's Day, Christmas Eve, First Day of Christmas, Second Day of Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Sand Sculpture Festival, Denmark. Photo Credit: Frank P/Pixabay 

Good to Know

• Bicycles have the right-of-way. 
  
• Offers around 5,000 shipwrecks for Divers.
• Most locals speak English and German.
  
• Smoking is prohibited in indoor public areas.
  
• Christiania Residents impose a strict no photography policy.
  
• Pickpockets and purse-snatchers are known to occur in tourist areas.
  
• Law prohibits the removal of gemstones, natural resources, semi-precious metals and stones (Greenland). 
  
• Carrying pocket knives could result in criminal penalties.
  
• Driver’s Licenses can be confiscated for driving under the influence.
  
• Greenland has no established road system. 
  
• It's illegal to make a right turn on a red light. 

(Cyclist), Ansager, Denmark. Photo Credit: Karsten Madsen/Pixabay 

This international destination requires:

• A valid passport with six months of validity upon return and one blank page for entry stamp.
• Tourist VISA not required for visits under 90 days.
• Currency Restrictions for Entry/Exit: $10,000EUR.

On 8/6/20, a Level 3 Travel Advisory to reconsider Travel due to terrorism.

• Best Time to Visit: May - September
• Coldest Months: December - February
• Hottest Months: June - August
• Peak Season: June - August

Amalienborg (Danish Royal Family Home), Copenhagen, Denmark. Photo Credit: Bente Jønsson/Pixabay 

Your Must-See & Do

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Aasivissuit – Nipisat. Inuit Hunting Ground between Ice and Sea, Christiansfeld a Moravian Church Settlement, Ilulissat Icefjord, Jelling Mounds Runic Stones and Church, Kronborg Castle, Kujataa Greenland: Norse and Inuit Farming at the Edge of the Ice Cap, Roskilde Cathedral, Stevns Klint, The par force hunting landscape in North Zealand and Wadden Sea.

Holbæk, Denmark. Photo Credit:  Pixabay 

Ready to embark on custom and personalized services, your journey begins with Louvet Travel?

Your one stop source: Accommodations I Air I Car Rentals I Cruises I Disney I Excursions I Tours I Transfers I Travel Insurance I Villa Rentals

Stay connected, find us online: Alignable Facebook  LinkedIn  Pinterest  Slack  Twitter 

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page" ~ Saint Augustine

                                                 All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Subject to change without notice.