Best Things To Do in Denmark
Denmark irreproachably marks the happiness quotient of Scandinavia with its hallmark lifestyle. Lounging across North Sea island, the Royal Kingdom of Denmark is widely famous for its numerous islands, Little Mermaid statue, Royal Palaces, Nyhavn harbour and Tivoli, World’s 2nd-oldest amusement park. Denmark’s iconic capital Copenhagen is where most of the cultural riches come alive. Walk along its cobbled streets to find the tinge of half-timbered houses leading you to the essence of the medieval hub. The old-world charm lingers on!
Even though the banks of the modern Øresund strait heap with extravagant yachts. The Danish notes further extend into the splendours of fine dining, landmark trucking, and therapeutic retail adventures. Here are the five best things to do in Denmark when visiting for the first time.
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A Burst of Danish Flavours
Danish cuisine celebrates complex flavours mulled in the form of art. In fact, all of Scandinavia’s Finest pastries, bacon, cheese and butter sleet from Denmark, so you can imagine the culinary enthusiasm. The culinary passion is also one of the reasons, why you will spot a large number of Michelin-starred restaurants in Denmark. Because it’s not just about cooking, in Denmark, it’s all about Quality Cooking. Therefore Denmark is home to the highest number of Michelin-starred restaurants in entire Scandinavia.
For my first trip to Denmark, I took a cruise from Oslo to Copenhagen which, allowed me to sample Leverpostej, Frikadeller, Mørbradbøf, Yogurt ice creams and the gratifying Danish pastries. Later on, as I traversed Copenhagen, I ended up savouring more delicate flavours by exploring my way into staple Danish herbs like juniper, dill, wild garlic, caraway, thyme, coriander and mustard seeds. Exquisitely integrating Alchemy into herbal arts, Denmark is a destination where earnest connoisseurs meet the magic of piquancies.
Experience The Royal Grandeur
Nothing reveals the royal history of Denmark like the Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen. Embellished with Copper Tarneit as its centrepiece, Christiansborg Palace has been a symbol of the magnificence of the Danish Monarchy since its foundation in the eleventh century. From the panache of the delicate chandeliers hanging from the ceiling to the reassuring fabric of the curtains, Christiansborg Palace is an outmoded red-carpet walk into the golden lifestyle of the royal kingdom of Denmark. In recent times, Christiansborg Palace or Christiansborg Slott, as locals call it, is the only government building to host all three supreme powers of legislation, execution, and judiciary. The royal family also uses the palace to perform social duties.
Cycle Around Denmark
Denmark has successfully upheld the title of the world’s happiest country by lifestyle for a long time. And it’s not big, but the small things that contribute to its entitlement. For instance, take cycling! Not only is cycling a way of life in Denmark, but it is also the best transport to traverse around the cities or the countryside! Denmark has considerably integrated cycling into its commuting culture. Cycling is a great exercise to keep your heart smiling, which in turn promotes a healthful life. Denmark’s integrated cycling network tops the global chart. When in Denmark, rent a cycle to tour the city as the locals do.
Landmark Hopping in Denmark
From rambling the enormous LEGO House to observing architectural styles cloaked in Renaissance, there are way too many landmarks to hop in Denmark. Some of the best landmarks to visit in Denmark are Tivoli Gardens, The Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, Rosenborg Castle, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Amalienborg, The Round Tower, Christiansborg Palace, Kronborg Slot, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Frederiksborg Castle, The Royal Library and National Museum of Denmark.
You can also go Skiing, hiking into the nature trails, weekend cruising, a trip to the underwater bridge or attending a concert at Tivoli, the 2nd-oldest amusement park in the world. There are plenty of options for those who are not short on time! The Hop on Hop off city tours are the best sightseeing selection.
Meet Several Hundred Santa Clauses
Every year in July, Bakken, the world’s oldest amusement park, hosts the largest gathering of Santa Clauses. Over 100 global Santas take over Danish Bakken each year for the World Santa Conglomeration. It’s how Denmark celebrates a summer Christmas in July! Ever since 1957, this tradition has serves to be a fabulous ground for young and grown-ups to get to meet with Santas. Tourists visiting Copenhagen in July expressly drive down to this rock unit to join this Santa Claus fest.
