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denmarkmagazine
Gourmet Seaside getaways
CopenhagenThe green capital
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Contents
discover denmark – where life is good
www.visitdenmark.com
4 Classic Copenhagen Follow your heart
6 The liveable city Streetwise in Copenhagen
8 Royal experiences Daytrips from Copenhagen
10 Live like a prince Castle stays and royal retreats
12 Get inspired by Aarhus Mini-holiday hotspots
14 The cool season Magical and fun
16 Danish design Creative Danes and classic masters
18 Gourmet seaside getaways Nestled in the luxury of nature
20 The island of Funen Live the fairytale
22 Made for golfing Get swinging in Denmark
Ever tasted the wild side?
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Copenhagen is a city that invites you to enjoy yourself – to forget guidebook checklists and simply follow your heart.
CopenhagenCLASSIC
Royal castles, historic canals, inspired museums –
there are many great reasons to visit the Danish
capital. But perhaps the best reason of all is that
Copenhagen invites you to shelve your guidebooks
and simply enjoy yourself. Tivoli Gardens and
Nyhavn Canal are two magical attractions that
entice you to follow your heart. Enjoy lunch at a
sun-kissed restaurant by the Nyhavn Canal with
a view to old schooners and listen to swinging
jazz – or visit Tivoli Gardens and watch open-air
pantomime in the old Chinese theatre while
peacocks roam by. And then try Nordic cuisine at
a fine restaurant nestled among the manicured
flower gardens.
Day one
Start your Copenhagen experience by taking a
canal tour from Nyhavn Canal through the city’s
historic waterways. The tours pass the symbol of
the city – the Little Mermaid statue – and grand
palaces. Then enjoy lunch by Nyhavn Canal with a
view to the vintage schooners.
Royal grandeur is next. Walk to Amalienborg
Palace, the official seat of the Queen of Denmark
and a glorious example of the Rococo style. Of
course, you may just have missed the 12 o’clock
changing of the royal guards – unless you skipped
lunch. For more royal splendour, stroll through the
leafy King’s Garden to Rosenborg Castle, a fairytale
royal lodge with 400 years of period interiors
and home to the dazzling Crown Jewels. The
park itself is a leafy green haven during summer.
Concerts and festivals are held across the city
throughout the year – including the city parks –
making Copenhagen one of the liveliest and most
enjoyable Scandinavian destinations.
If you have more time, visit the Royal Stables at
Christiansborg Palace with 20 Royal Guard horses
and 300-year-old state coaches. Come evening,
dine in style – sample Nordic-inspired gourmet or
opt for chalkboard choices at the city’s many fine
restaurants and bistros.
Day two
Wander through the city’s walkable historic streets
with their boutiques, galleries and cafés. And don’t
forget to pass by quaint old squares featuring
fountains and restaurants, such as Gråbrødretorv
or Amagertorv where you will also find the flagship
stores of the great classics of Danish design and
tableware, such as Royal Copenhagen and Georg
Jensen.
Enjoy lunch at one of the city’s many traditional
restaurants serving Danish open-faced
sandwiches. Then spend the afternoon in
Tivoli Gardens, one of the world’s oldest
classic amusement parks, right in the heart of
Copenhagen. Here you’ll find flower gardens, fine
gastronomy and family entertainment – there is
something for everyone. Don’t forget to check
the daily event list, which will often include
parades, fireworks and open-air concerts.
If you decide to spend the evening in town
rather than stay in Tivoli Gardens then the
city’s jazz clubs, such as Jazzhus Montmartre
and The Standard Copenhagen, offer big-ticket
entertainment and winning cuisine.
www.visitcopenhagen.com
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The liveable cityFROM CREATIvE CuISINE TO PEDAL POWER
– GET STREETWISE IN COPENHAGEN
Hop on a bike and discover one of the world’s most liveable cities with leafy parks, swimmable canals and one of Europe’s most creative foodie scenes. Whenever you visit, and whatever you decide to see and do, nothing quite captures the Copenhagen experience as taking a breezy bicycle ride through the city’s old streets with their townhouse boutiques and cafes.
“One of my favourite spots
in Copenhagen is Østre
Anlæg – an unkempt park
close to my establishment
haunted by unwanted
statues, or so it seems. It’s
a wild fantasy set –
and almost no
one goes there.”
Dig your teeth into an
open-faced Danish
sandwich, called
‘smørrebrød’. Topped
with seafood or cold
cuts these munchies
are served on a slice of
sourdough rye bread.
Among the wizards
of ‘smørrebrød’ is
Adam Aamann, whose
establishment is
located close to the
national gallery.
www.aamanns.dk
Find your groove
among the indie
traders on Elmegade
and Jægersborggade
in the city’s
lively Nørrebro
neighbourhood. For
addresses of artisan
studios, visit
www.cphmade.org
Explore the city’s
waterways in a kayak!
No experience is
needed. There are
guided tours in sit-
on-top kayaks. Paddle
down the city’s historic
canals and glide
past contemporary
waterside landmarks.
Pedal along the city’s
5km urban sandy beach,
now also home to a
swirling masterstroke of
design, the Blue Planet –
one of Europe’s biggest
aquariums.
www.denblaaplanet.dk
From bikes to bags,
sunglasses and
cycling accessories,
Danish design
company velorbis
puts Copenhagen on
wheels
www.velorbis.com
Adam Aamann
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The land of legends – that’s what historians have dubbed the region
around the city of Roskilde, which was the ancient cradle of viking
culture and once the capital of the kingdom. This legendary realm is
soon expected to become a national park, Skjoldungelandet, named
after an ancient royal dynasty. Located just 25 minutes from central
Copenhagen by rail, Roskilde boasts several major attractions, including
the city’s 800-year-old sepulchral cathedral, which enjoys uNESCO
World Heritage patronage and is the final resting place of 21 Danish
kings and 18 queens. The viking Ship Museum in Roskilde features
five almost 1000-year-old ships. And the museum boatyard lets
you experience how artisan craftspeople reconstruct these ancient
seafaring vessels, which once ventured as far as Canada and Greenland.
For a hands-on experience you can sail in viking ships on the quiet
waters by the museum on daily trips. www.visitroskilde.com
Royal north sealand
The historic town of Elsinore is located just 45 minutes from central
Copenhagen by train. Here you find Kronborg Castle, the fictional home
of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. Bristling with cannons,
this seafront fortress is a uNESCO World Heritage site. The summer
Shakespeare festival in the castle courtyard features leading companies
and actors from around the world. Next to Kronborg, one of Denmark’s
top design studios, BIG, has converted the old dry docks into a swooping
new maritime museum. Manicured gardens, cascades, fountains – just
45 minutes by metropolitan rail from Copenhagen, Frederiksborg
Castle is today Denmark’s national museum of history. Bring your bike
and enjoy a lakeside spin while exploring the estate. For more regal
grandeur, continue 20 minutes by rail to the Queen’s country residence,
Fredensborg Palace. During July, visitors can even wander through
the Queen’s kitchen gardens – and you can explore the castle lake on
boating trips. In the nearby woods, Esrum Abbey features heritage
events throughout the year, including a summer medieval market.
www.visitnordsjaelland.com
RoyalexperienCeSDaytrips from Copenhagen
www.visitdenmark.com/royaldenmark
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With royal castles, modern art museums, picturesque seaside
villages and ancient oak woods, the coastal road leading north
of Copenhagen is known as Denmark’s ‘Riviera’. So why not
combine your visit to Copenhagen with a stay at one of the
region’s classic seaside hotels, such as the splendidly laidback
Gilleleje Badehotel surrounded by nature walks – or Kurhotel
Skodsborg, a palatial escape complete with a grand Nordic
themed spa. Boasting aristocratic heritage, Kokkedal Castle
Copenhagen is encircled by an 18-hole parkland golf course.
www.visitnordsjaelland.com
An island of rolling countryside strewn with castles and
manors, Funen offers old-world hospitality that lets you
live the fairytale. The 350-year-old Broholm Castle features
heritage suites. The castle lends its name to its own apple
variety and even a breed of dog – the Broholmer. Hindsgavl
Castle offers verdant views of the woods and the bay. Both
manors serve fine house-made cuisine – and both once hosted
legendary fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen. Juelsberg
Manor B&B lets you stay in authentic heritage rooms, and the
castle-cooked breakfast is served by the lady of the manor.
www.visitfyn.com
One of the most inspiring ways to experience a castle or aristocratic manor is to stay at one. Watching the sunrise over a heritage estate is a true royal experience.
Live like a princeCastle stays and royal retreats
OPEN ALL DAYS • AUDIOGUIDE IN 9 LANGUAGES • DNM.DK
FREDERIKSBORG CASTLE“The Nordic Versailles”
www.visitdenmark.com/manor-house-holidays
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Ask Danes where to go on a weekend city break and chances
are they’ll say Aarhus. With bold new attractions and waterfront
developments, Denmark’s second-largest city is fast becoming a top-
choice hotspot for contemporary art, music and cuisine.
on beat with the city
A historic university city, Aarhus has a buzzing pedestrianised Latin
Quarter with riverside cafés and restaurants. You might want to start
your visit by downloading the ‘Go Green Aarhus’ app – a shortcut to
sustainable shopping and dining (gogreenaarhus.dk). Then do as
one-third of the citizens of Aarhus do – hop on a bike! Try whizzing
down Mejlgade, the city’s first bicycle street. Here you’ll find foodie
GEt iNspiRED by
Aarhus
www.visitaarhus.com
Explore the sights, sounds and flavours of Denmark’s second-largest city, combined with easy daytrips to ancient Viking monuments, LEGOLAND® – or an eco-island.
A visit to Aarhus can easily be
combined with daytrips to a
number of Denmark’s great
attractions.
the silkeborg LakesExplore the scenic lakes on
board the world’s oldest
operative paddle steamer.
visit during the annual
Riverboat Jazz Festival.
www.silkeborg.com
the Mols Bjerge national ParkThe historic town of Ebeltoft
by the rolling downs of the
Mols Bjerge National Park is
home to the world’s longest
vintage frigate www.visitdjursland.com
Five daytrips
pit stops, student hangouts – and the Women’s Museum. A walkable
experience, the gastro-zone around Jægergårdsgade lets you explore
bistro-style eateries dedicated to New Nordic Cuisine, such as Nordisk
Spisehus and Nordens Folkekøkken. Danes also know Aarhus as a
hotbed of the nation’s contemporary music. Among the leading events
is the Northside Festival, featuring unsung independent Nordic bands,
and the Aarhus Jazz Festival with concerts citywide.
top attractions
One of Scandinavia’s most-visited modern art museums, ARoS is
crowned by ‘Your rainbow panorama’, a glass skywalk created by Danish-
Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson that lets you soak in the cityscape while
bathed in the hues of the spectrum. And reopening in the autumn
of 2014 is Moesgaard, an ethnographic museum. The new purpose-
designed edifice by Henning Larsen Architects cuts into the woodlands
just south of the city close to the sandy beach that each year hosts the
Moesgaard viking Moot, an event with battle shows and heritage crafts.
Among the city’s classic attractions is the Old Town Museum, one of
the world’s oldest and largest open-air museums. Located downtown,
the museum features more than 75 historic townhouses complete
with original interiors relocated from across the nation. Costumed
interpretive artisans bring history to life – and you can even ride around
the museum in a horse-drawn carriage.
Jelling MonumentsTwo 1000-year-old viking
rune stones mark the birth of
the kingdom. The monuments
enjoy uNESCO World Heritage
patronage
www.kongernesjelling.dk
LeGoLAnD®The world’s first LEGOLAND®
– and still Europe’s largest. A
miniature world made of millions
of LEGO® bricks, white-knuckle
rides and family fun
www.legoland.dk
eco-island of samsøDenmark’s first carbon-neutral
island that produces more energy
than it consumes. Organic farming,
cottage B&Bs and open nature
www.visitsamsoe.dk
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Padding across tidal mudflats knee-deep in seawater on a frosty
December morning may not sound like a dream barefooted holiday
but you’ll be surprised just how rewarding a ranger-guided oyster
hunt can be. Recently, ‘The Guinness Book of Records’ recorded the
world’s largest oyster – caught in the Wadden Sea National Park in
South Jutland. Opening the oyster season in October is the Oyster
Trophy Week (oysterweek.dk), which includes events in Copenhagen
and North and South Jutland.
The Wadden Sea National Park also lets you experience another of
nature’s amazing phenomena – the autumn and spring migration of
starlings across the wide-open marshlands. This acrobatic sky dance
is dubbed ‘Black Sun’ due to the millions of birds almost eclipsing
the sun. South Jutland is also home to Denmark’s oldest town, Ribe,
where little has changed in centuries. The town’s 900-year-old
cathedral, cobbled streets and medieval townhouses are the perfect
backdrop for Christmas markets in December.
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the festive seasons
The Danes are crazy about Christmas. Since the viking Age – and
even before – the Danes have celebrated the dark of winter and
that cosy, scarf-snuggling mood they call ‘hygge’. With the Nordic
winter, Christmas starts early in Denmark – many yuletide markets
open in November. And Denmark offers a wide range of Christmas
destinations to choose from – from buzzing cities and historic towns
to heritage castles.
In October, Tivoli Gardens, a classical amusement park in the heart of
Copenhagen, celebrates Halloween with armies of Jack-o’-lanterns
and spooky family fun – even the restaurants serve pumpkin-based
menus. But the highlight of the winter season – and no doubt one
of the world’s most magical Christmas experiences – is the Tivoli
Gardens Christmas market. In mid-November, the gardens transform
into a winter wonderland, featuring illuminations, classic fairground
fun and fine seasonal gastronomy. And between Christmas and New
Year’s Eve, a firework festival lights up the starry afternoon skies
(tivoligardens.com).
A city for all seasons, Copenhagen is an inspiring winter destination.
Not only is winter a perfect time to experience the cream of the
city’s creative gastronomy; it is also the high season for the arts.
Design, jazz, rock music, fashion, culinary events and art exhibitions
are all part of the citywide Wondercool festival, which takes place in
February (wondercoolcopenhagen.dk).
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cool seasonTheOozing with atmosphere and the highpoint for the nation’s creative
gastronomy and fairytale Christmas markets, the cool season in Denmark is magical, inspiring and fun.
Experience the magic of danish Christmas
www.visitdenmark.com
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Shooting star Danish designer Mathilde Maalouf surprised
the fashion world with her 2013 graduation collection,
which earned her a coveted Designer’s Nest Award.
The collection took its cue from the colours, shapes and
textures of the home-turned-museum of mid-century
furniture designer Finn Juhl.
What inspires you about Finn Juhl’s designs?
“Finn Juhl challenged the starkness of Danish Modern
by introducing organic shapes and sculptural elements –
qualities that I’ve managed to reflect in my collection.”
What is it about Finn Juhl’s home that made an
impression on you?
“There’s a warmth about the place that makes you feel
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comfortable and urges you to explore. His colours made
a special impression on me. Each room has different
coloured ceilings, offsetting the white walls and adding
life and character. I’m also fascinated by the way he draws
inspiration from abstract art and other cultures.”
The bags in your collection are made of leather,
upholstery fabric and wood – elements from classic
furniture design. What does good craftsmanship
mean to you?
“It means a lot to me and is reflected in the crafting, design
and choice of materials in my collection (…) One thing I
would like to do is develop the prototypes of my backpacks
and put them into production – and get a foothold in the
real-life fashion industry.”
Visit the museum: www.ordrupgaard.dk
Deft woodcraft, elegance and comfort – there is something
timelessly appealing about many of the great classics of 20th-
century Danish furniture design. They are museum pieces yet
still very much part of contemporary living.
In 2014, Denmark celebrates the centennial of the birth of two of
its great master designers, Børge Mogensen and Hans J. Wegner.
The TRAPHOLT museum of modern art and design near the city
of Kolding is set to host a major exhibition of designs by Børge
Mogensen, including original pieces from his home (January-
October 2014 trapholt.dk). You can also experience Mogensen’s
warm-hued creations at the Fredericia Furniture showroom
next to the covered food market in Copenhagen. Hans J. Wegner
famously said: “A chair should have no rear view. It should be
beautiful from all sides and angles.” Opening on 2 April 2014 at
Designmuseum Danmark (designmuseum.dk) in Copenhagen
is an exhibition of his eye-and-soul-pleasing chair designs,
including ‘The Chair’ whose international fame was secured in
1960 when it was part of the studio furnishing during the
uS presidential debate between John F. Kennedy and
Richard Nixon. Showrooms in Copenhagen that
highlight designs by Wegner include Carl Hansen &
Søn on Bredgade close to the design museum.
from all anglesCelebrating the great masters of Danishmid-century design
Mad Men and
Dancing Towers- designer hotels in Copenhagen
A go-to city for contemporary design, Copenhagen offers
a showcase choice of designer hotels. Ever dreamt of
sauntering through a ‘Mad Men’ set piece? Then book a room
on the 6th floor of the Imperial Hotel – a shrine to 1950s
Danish furniture classics. One of the great names of Danish
modernism, Arne Jacobsen designed the Radisson Blu Royal
Hotel – right down to the cutlery. His famous ‘Egg Chair’ was
custom designed for the hotel, and room 606 is today a time
capsule featuring original interiors. In 2012, the new Bella
Sky Comwell Hotel added drama to the Copenhagen skyline.
Designed with a 15-degree inclination in opposite directions,
the dancing twin towers are even more wayward than the
leaning tower of Pisa. The eclectic interiors offer a vivid
dreamscape of contemporary and classic mid-century Danish
furniture designs.
Beauty
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The windswept beachscapes of the northern tip of Denmark have
attracted artists and travellers to the seaside town of Skagen since
the 1880s. Today, the old portside fishermen’s huts offer local
seafood and a laidback sense of land’s end. The legendary Brøndums
Hotel is famed for its old-world hospitality and its Danish open-faced
sandwiches. Further down the west coast – and with a view to the
Rubjerg Knude lighthouse, which is engulfed in some of Europe’s
mightiest drifting sand dunes – you find the fishing town of Lønstrup.
Almost dipping its feet into the roaring sea, villa vest is a fine dining
restaurant serving seasonally driven cuisine made with locally raised
meats and regional seafood such as mussels, prawns and indigenous
oysters. www.broendums-hotel.dk www.villavest.dk
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Gifts of nature
Wild coastal herbs and home-grown vegetables from the island of
Bornholm in the Baltic Sea are among the locavore treasures that
have made restaurant Kadeau Bornholm a hot ticket. Headed by a
team of chefs native to the rocky island, the restaurant is located in
a converted seaside shack by the sandy southern coast. Introducing
Bornholm cuisine to the evolving foodie scene in the Danish capital,
their recently opened restaurant Kadeau Copenhagen earned its
first Michelin star almost instantly. unlike its island twin, Kadeau
Copenhagen is open during winter months, allowing urban diners to
experience the full richness of the island’s food roots.
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island living
One of Denmark’s tiniest islands, vejrø is nestled in a small
archipelago known for its fruit orchards and cottage living –
Copenhagen’s restaurant Noma even grows grapes for local
winemaking on Lilleø, the smaller of the islets. A grounded getaway
dedicated to organic farming, vejrø offers genteel country retreats
with views to the ever-changing seascape. The island restaurant,
Skipperly, serves slow-cooked catch of the day, often under a
bright starry sky. Jazz concerts are held in mellow autumn months.
And whether arriving by boat service or light aircraft directly from
Copenhagen, visitors are welcomed by their local hosts either
portside in the marina or by the island’s grassy airstrip.
4 www.vejroe.dk
From the wide-open west coast to rocky green islands, Denmark’s hedonist hideaways serve culinary experiences with local flavour amidst the luxury of nature
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Restaurant Kadeau Chefs (from left): Magnus Koefoed, Nicolai Nørregaard, Rasmus Kofoed
www.visitdenmark.com/seaside-holidays
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GardEn mazEs and automobilEs— at Egeskov Castle
vintage automobiles, grand
castle halls and summer jazz
– there is something for all
the family at the 400-year-
old Egeskov Castle. The
parkland with its trimmed
mazes is one of Europe’s
finest historic gardens.
Hometown of Hans CHristian andersen
oDenseA walkable city, Odense
was once home to fairytale
writer Hans Christian
Andersen. Explore the
city’s cobbled streets and
the Andersen museums.
There are alleyways and
courtyards lined with
boutiques, restaurants and
design stores around the
city’s heritage textile mills,
now thriving culture centres
and the venues of the city’s
annual Andersen festival.
Then meander upstream
in a riverboat through
parkland woods to visit
the Funen village open-air
museum with authentic
farms and rural workshops
from the age of the famous
storyteller.
NyboRg CaStlelivinG royal history
thundering hooves and
battle cries – the twice-yearly
medieval festival in the city
of Nyborg brings history to
life in the 800-year-old royal
castle and its leafy park in the
heart of the heritage town. A
family attraction, the festival
also offers the opportunity
to try local artisanal food
specialities.
Island delIcacIes
Smoked CheeSe wiTh ChiveSA traditional delicacy, Funen
smoked cheese is a salted
sour milk cheese seasoned
with caraway and smoked
with straw. It is often served
on a slice of malty Danish rye
bread and garnished with
chopped chives and radishes.
the ARChiPeLAGo Discovered by bicycle and the power of the wind
Country lanes and designated
cycle routes let you discover
the Funen Archipelago by
pedal power. The islands are
connected by ferryboat and
you can also reach unique
communities on daytrips on
board vintage schooners.
ÆrøIsland cottages and secret beachesCottage living, rolling
farmland and historic
villages and towns, the
island of Ærø in the Funen
archipelago is a green and
friendly country escape.
Adding to the attraction
are sandy beaches with
heritage fishermen’s
chalets.
Fairytaleisland
funen
The island of Funen can easily be
reached on daytrips. But why not discover
the castles, cuisine and cottages of the
archipelago on a holiday stay – and
live the fairytale. www.visitfyn.com
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Rosenborg Palace
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Copenhagen
PraCtiCal InformatIonClimate Denmark has a mild and temperate climate. The summer weather is changeable, breezy and with low humidity. Evenings are often a little cool. There are warm spells of +30°C/86°F.Mean temperatures:January: 0°C/32°F May: 10.8°C/51.4°F August: 21°C/70°FNovember: 4.7°C/42.8°F
Currency The currency is the Danish Krone (DKK), subdivided by 100 øre.
Danish AirportsCopenhagen, Aalborg, Aarhus (Tirstrup), Billund (Legoland), Odense (H.C. Andersen) and Rønne (Bornholm). Metro and airport rail shuttle links take you to downtown Copenhagen in just 10 minutes.
Geography Denmark is a Scandinavian country and member of the European union. The total area is 43,000
km2 (26,700 sq. miles). The population is 5.5 million. Greenland and the Faroe Islands are part of the Kingdom of Denmark but enjoy extensive home rule.
LanguageThe official language is Danish. English is widely spoken.
tax-free shopping Travellers residing in non-European union countries are eligible for vAT refunds on purchases in Denmark.
time zoneDenmark is in the Central European Time Zone (CET), which is uTC+01 during winter and uTC+02 during summer. In June and July, the sun rises before 5 AM and sets well after 10 PM.
tourist visa There are no tourist visa requirements for nationals of (e.g.) the uSA, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Brazil, Singapore, Malaysia and Mexico. Nationals of other non-European union
countries should consult their local Danish embassy for further information.
VoltageThe domestic electrical current in Denmark is
220-230vAC/50Hz. Socketsa support standard
two-pole Euro-plugs (CEE 7/4/ CEE7/7).
Intercontinental travellers may require adapters.
denMark– made for golfingA land of soft-rolling hills and farmlands,
Denmark is made for golfing. Nationwide
there are more than 160 golf courses – from
links courses by the untamed beachscapes
to championship-grade parkland greens. And
now the world is about to discover the sporting
nature of golfing in Denmark. In 2014-16,
Himmerland Golf & Spa Resort in North Jutland
is set to host the ‘Made in Denmark’ tournament,
which is part of the PGA European Tour.
www.madeindenmarkgolf.dk
Get swinging— in denmarkwww.visitdenmark.com
Denmark Magazine 2014Published by: visitDenmark, Copenhagen 2013, Executive editors: visitDenmark English content: CopenhagenEditors.com Graphic design: XedumPrint: Mediagraf S.p.A.Photography: CopenhagenEditors.com, Marie Louise Munkegaard (Kadeau). Kokkedal Slot Copenhagen, Colombus Leth, Aamann’s Smørrebrød & Establishment, Den Blå Planet, GolfPromote, velorbis, Niclas Jessen, Nicolai Perjesi, Kim Wyon, Bert Wiklund, Bjørn Thunæs, Denmark Media Center, Kys Frøen/The Danish Society for Nature Preservation, Egeskov, Petra Kleis, Designmuseum Danmark, Claus Starup (Copenhagen Media Center), iStockphoto.
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