Top 10 tourist places to visit in Denmark - Schengen

Top 10 tourist places to visit in Denmark – Schengen

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Denmark, often marketed as a “fairy-tale country, is the beginning country of the Scandinavian region. It is Scandinavia’s “European wing” that flaunts splendid beaches, phenomenal fairy-tale castles, verdant green forests, balmy climate, favourable citizens, and joie de vivre ambiance. 

Denmark is one of the most happening places for tourism with family, friends, and your loved ones. The Kingdom of Denmark is a Nordic country developed in northern Europe exactly to the Southernmost of Scandinavia is the best growing country in Tourism. Many changes took place, starting from the Vikings period till now to its modern peaceful place. This Scandinavian beauty is known for its picturesque nature, serene views, gorgeous artworks, astonishing traditional architecture in the form of Churches and Castles. For Literature Lovers, it is a Land of Hans Andersen, where you will find visually stimulating fairy tales depicted in the palaces and castles. 

Along with many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Denmark makes its place in the top tourist destinations in the world. Denmark is also known for its everyone’s mouth-watering Danish delicacies that will set tourist’s moods on that pave the way for the best Scandinavian cuisines.

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 The top 10 worthy destinations listed below that must be included in everyone’s tourist check-list;

  1. Lego house, Billund
  2. The Faroe Island
  3. Viking Ship Museum Roskilde
  4. Tivoli gardens Copenhagen
  5. Aalborg
  6. Aarhus
  7. Odense
  8. Copenhagen
  9. Kronborg slot, Helsingor
  10. Bornholm

1. Lego House, Billund:-

Lego house Billund - Top 10 tourist places in Denmark

To get a quick, soulful, and emotionally charged experience, Lego House in Billund is the most trusted place for a complete family package. Located on the main street in Billund is the best spot for witnessing an archetypal Home of the Bricks. This adventure-filled tourist destination can attract audiences of every age by flaunting its ethereal artworks. The giant Lego Tree designed in the centre of this massive brick house is a tree of creativity; it spans several floors and can be visible to visitors from every nook and corner of the house via the spiral stairs. The other charms of this house are; a Masterpiece Gallery of Lego Arts depicting the history and next-level creativity with unique and breathtakingly iconic models of dinosaurs and many more, a Lego Museum showcasing the history of the Lego house company. And to give audiences an all-different experience, there is a roof to this Lego house featuring the nine artistic playgrounds for children.

Accommodation and Food: CampWest, Agerbæk Hotel, Legoland Castle Hotel, Hotel Legoland, Hotel Svanen, Refborg Hotel, LEGOLAND® Holiday Village, Hotel Propellen, Billund Kro, Zleep Hotels, Lalandia i Billund, Legoland Ninjago Cabins.

Shopping: LEGO Store, SPORTMASTER Billund, Shop i Billund Kommune, Matas, La Moda, Imerco, SuperBrugsen, Billund Boghandel, Tango Garden In Billund, SkoUniverset Billund, Lalandia Supermarked, Monky Tonky Factory, Vinspecialisten Billund Aps.

Entrance fee for Lego House: 209-239 DKK/Day

Visiting time: 10:00 – 18:00


2. The Faroe Island:-

The Faroe Island - Top 10 tourist places in Denmark

Islands always have that never-ending charm to attract the tourists for a perfect holiday from their busy routine. These Faroe Islands are a North Atlantic archipelago of 18 rocky volcanic islands between Iceland and Norway residing in the Kingdom of Denmark. This island is preferred to visit for its natural scenery. The most enjoyed tourist attractions of these Faroe Islands are Hiking, Birdwatching around the beautiful islands, stunning valleys, and grassy heathlands, along with steep coastal cliffs that harbour thousands of Seabirds. The Faroe Islands are stud with many gems around it, from mesmerizing picturesque scenes of emerald hills, the second-largest awe-inspiring town Klaksvik on Bordoy to the History Museum and Christians Church.  

Accommodation and Food: Hotel Tórshavn, Hotel Norð, Hilton Garden Inn Faroe Islands, Hotel Føroyar, Hotel Hafnia, Hotel Brandan, The View, Havgrím Seaside Hotel 1948, Gásadalsgarður, 62N Hotel, Hotel Vagar.

Shopping: SMS, Tórshavn, Torgið Shopping Center, Guðrun & Guðrun, TUTL records, Fiskarin, Bónus Norðskála, Andreas í Vágsbotni, FaroeKnit, Sorella Miðvágur, Shop-inn, Ullvøruhúsið, Glimmur.

Best time to Visit the Faroe Island: August


3. Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde:-

Viking Ship Museum Roskilde - Top 10 tourist places in Denmark

Located in one of the most happening cities of Denmark’s only capital Copenhagen, Roskilde holds the heart of the country. The Viking Ship Museum is a delight for eyes from child to aged, due to which the tourists should never miss an opportunity to visit this place along with their families. This visit will leave tourists with the knowledge of the Vikings how they build their boats and repair their vessels which will be so helpful for modern shipbuilders in restoring all these ancient methods of handling the ship. The proudest experience of this Museum for every tourist is to witness the relics of five Viking ships that have been sacrificed in the Gilleleje lake to protect the Roskilde from Sea-invaders. To attract more audience, the Museum is getting updated with novel activities regularly. The recent such activity is the “Climb Aboard” that will leave the visitors with eyes wide open with a unique live sense of fully immersed in life aboard a Viking ship.

Accommodation and Food: Glostrup Park Hotel, Wittrup Motel, Zleep Hotels, Comwell Roskilde, Scandic Roskilde Park, Danhostel Roskilde Hostel, Bed and Breakfast, Bed and Breakfast Roskilde, Bed & Breakfast Strandengen, Sonnerupgaard Manor, Zleep Hotel Høje Taastrup, Bymarkens B&B.

Shopping: Roskilde – Alle Tiders Bilby I/S, Lützhøfts Købmandsgård, RO’s Torv, Madoasen Roskilde, NORII Roskilde, Suitmeup, P plads til festival, Inspiration Roskilde, Det Kollektive Klædeskab Roskilde, Kings & Queens Roskilde, vikingemuseet, Roskilde Harbour, Mille Malle, Zophie & Oliver Roskilde ApS, Bahne.

Entrance fee for Viking Ship Museum Roskilde: 210 DKK per person, Free for Children up to 18 years.

Visiting time: 10:00 – 17:00


4. Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen:-

Tivoli gardens Copenhagen - Top 10 tourist places in Denmark

The word garden fills people with great enthusiasm and makes every age people super energetic in no time. Tivoli Gardens, holding its feet in the heart of Denmark; the third-oldest operating amusement theme park around the globe, successfully from 15th August 1843. The best tourist destination for a quick and worth enjoying the life with your loved ones especially children and old aged. Tivoli Garden is a garden with a full-fledged theme park covering all the fun from giant wheels, roller coasters, roundabouts, garden, puppet theatres to restaurants, cafes, food pavilions, and even a concert hall of Moorish-style. Luring with its activities in the daytime and showering its surreal charm in the night-time with fireworks illuminating the sky, some garden lights during the winter make everyone fall in love with it.

Accommodation and Food: h27 (Formerly First Hotel Twentyseven), Comfort Hotel Vesterbro, Nimb Hotel, The Square, Radisson Collection Royal Hotel, Absalon Hotel, Villa Copenhagen, Hotel Kong Frederik, Tivoli Hotel, Steel House Copenhagen, Copenhagen Marriott Hotel, Urban House Copenhagen by MEININGER, Danhostel Copenhagen City, Ascot Hotel.

Shopping: Tivoli Gift Shop, Fisketorvet, Field’s, Illum, Peters Juls Flagship Store, Tiger, Det gamle apotek, Build-A-Bear Workshop – Tivoli Gardens, Moss, SHOP SHOP, Danish Art & Christmas Shop, Flying Tiger Copenhagen, Wasteland, Carmen Copenhagen, Weekday, Episode, Flying Tiger Copenhagen.

Entrance fee for Tivoli gardens Copenhagen:

Monday – Friday, 8 years+ => 135 DKK,

Saturday – Sunday, 8 years+ => 145 DKK,

Child, 3 – 7 years => 60 DKK.

Visiting time: 11:00 – 22:00


5. Aalborg:-

Aalborg - Top 10 tourist places in Denmark

The fourth largest city of Denmark dwelling in the Northern Denmark’s region of Jutland Aalborg; is the combination of Trade and brimming cultures of Denmark. Being one of the most important cities in Denmark, it is a perfect blend of all types of Cultural arts in the form of; Opera, Symphony, and Theatre, which makes it the must-visit place in Denmark. The all-time tourist destinations of Denmark include the famous Aalborghus Castle of !6th Century, a former Royal Residence, astonished half-timbered monuments, the divine and oldest Budolfi Church dating back to the 14th Century. Aalborg is an aesthetically pleasant Danish city with charming fjords; the significant attraction of this place is the Springer Maritime Centre representing the ancient torpedoes, ships, boats, and submarines. Kayaking or sailing in the boundless waters of the fjord is an adventurous activity to explore the city.

Accommodation and Food: Prinsen Hotel, KOMPAS Hotel Aalborg, Radisson Blu Limfjord Hotel, Aalborg, Slotshotellet Aalborg, Comwell Hvide Hus Aalborg, Zleep Hotels, Aalborg City Rooms, Hotel Scheelsminde, Mosehuset, CABINN, Hotel Hjallerup Kro ApS, Vraa Slotshotel, Aalborg Airport Hotel.

Shopping: Aalborg Storcenter, Friis Shoppingcenter, Shoppen, Magasin, Shaping New Tomorrow Aalborg, Salling Department Store, Sinnerup Aalborg, NIELSENs, Kennedy Arkaden, Eventyrsport Aalborg C, Tøjeksperten, NEYE Aalborg City, Aalborg Boghandel.


6. Aarhus:-

Aarhus - Top 10 tourist places in Denmark

Aarhus being the second-largest city in Denmark, resides on the eastern shore of Jutland in the Kattegat Sea to the northwest of Copenhagen. Aarhus is the hub for both Trade and Music, which lures tourists annually in large numbers. Aarhus is also home to many ancient Museums; among all, Moesgard and Kvindemuseet Museums are the most popular. These Museums depict the actual history of Denmark from the Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, and Viking Age to medieval Denmark very lively. The world-class tourist attractions of Aarhus include the ARoS Art Museum, The Old Town Museum, and the Tivoli Friheden. Due to the vibrant Music sense of the city, it annually hosts an eight-day International Music Festival of Jazz. Another popular tourist activity of this place is the extensive shopping facilities in the Northside and SPOT.  

Accommodation and Food: Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel – Aarhus, BB-Hotel Aarhus “Harbor Towers”, Comwell Aarhus Dolce by Wyndham, Radisson RED Hotel, Aarhus, AARHUS Guldsmeden Hotels, Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel – Aarhus, BOOK1 Design Hostel, Danhostel Aarhus City // Hallo Café, Helnan Marselis Hotel.

Shopping: Bruun’s Gallery, Storcenter Nord Århus, Paustian Lille Torv, Borgporten, Sinnerup Aarhus, Magasin, Salling Aarhus, Wood Wood Aarhus, Rezet, MESSAGE Bruuns Galleri, Scotch & Soda – Shop In Shop, Royal Copenhagen – Aarhus, Collage the Shop Womens Aarhus.


7. Odense:-

Odense - Top 10 tourist places in Denmark

Mostly translated as Odin’s Sanctuary the Odense, is the city on the Funen Island. Odense has placed 45 km to the north of Svendborg, 144 km to the south of Aarhus, and 157 km to the southwest of Copenhagen. The well-known storyteller Hans Christian Andersen is born and brought up in the lanes of Odense, So this place is best suited for kids and family. The Museums in Denmark displays the life of Andersen from 1908; through his stories, fairy tales, his write-up work, own sketches, and notable artworks, and artifacts which is a treat for every visitor’s eyes. The other tourist delights of Odense are the Village Museum of Funen, old Viking castle, Funen’s Abbey, 11th Century old Saint Canute’s Cathedral, and many more. Being the third-largest city in Denmark, Odense is also known for its sweet delicacy of Marzipan.

Accommodation and Food: Ansgarhus Motel, Milling Hotel Windsor, City Hotel Odense, COMWELL H.C. ANDERSEN ODENSE A/S, Hotel Odeon, Hotel Odense, Kvisthoej Bed & Breakfast, CABINN Hotel Odense, Frederik VI’s Hotel, Room Between Odense And Kerteminde.

Shopping: Rosengårdcentret, Sinnerup Odense, Kramboden i Odense, Odense bazar, NIELSENs, The Organic Club Odense, NIELSENs, Benetton Odense, Butik Nordatlanten i Odense, Butik Odense, Levi’s Store Odense V/ Onkel P, Onkel P – Herretøjsbutik/ Levis store, Butik 151 Odense 3, SPORTMASTER Odense C.


8. Copenhagen:-

Copenhagen - Top 10 tourist places in Denmark

The majestic capital city of Denmark, Copenhagen is the largest and most visited in the whole country. Situated on the eastern coast of Zealand’s Island, Copenhagen is the beginning spot for every tourist in Denmark. The best tourist destination in Copenhagen is the Tivoli gardens, Scandinavia’s most visited theme Park, and Hans Andersen’s fairy tale depicted mystically in a bronze statue of Little Mermaid. It is a vibrant city of grand horizontal picturesque landscapes, filled with a complete blend of culture and economy of Scandinavia. Nyhavn in Copenhagen is another vibrant place to taste a sip of Copenhagen’s cafe culture for every coffee lover. Due to its horizontal skyline, Copenhagen is also called the “City of Spires, which is a mesmerizing experience for tourists to convert all their fatigue into endless joy.

Accommodation and Food: Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers, h27 (Formerly First Hotel Twentyseven), Copenhagen Marriott Hotel, Villa Copenhagen, Radisson Collection Royal Hotel, Scandic Copenhagen, Steel House Copenhagen, Wakeup Copenhagen-Borgergade, Urban House Copenhagen by MEININGER.

Shopping: Fisketorvet, Frederiksberg Centret, Waterfront Shopping, Illum, Flying Tiger Copenhagen, Magasin Du Nord, Royal Copenhagen Flagship Store, Field’s, Flying Tiger Copenhagen, Moss Copenhagen, Royal Copenhagen – Outlet, Carmen Copenhagen, Storm – Design Art Fashion.


9. Kronborg Slot, Helsingor:

Kronborg slot Helsingor - Top 10 tourist places in Denmark

Immortalized as Elsinore in Shakespeare’s play Hamlet, Kronborg slot is located 48km to the north of Copenhagen is an important place to visit in Denmark. Helsingor is home to many beautiful castles being the fishing village in the medieval period and surrounded by a church and fortress. Helsingor is one of the top places in Denmark to visit because it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is a must-listed spot in every tourist’s Denmark Itinerary. Elsinore is one of the best places for family tourism for its exceptional incarnation of castles dating back to the 1640s. The other famous tourist attractions of Helsingor include the Castle Chapel in the South Wing, grand Ballrooms and Knights’ Hall in the North Wing, The Maritime Museum, and a statue of a legendary character who warred with Charlemagne, Holger Danske. Helsingor is also a coastal town that is one of the strategic ports over the Baltic Sea for economic and war purposes.

Accommodation and Food: Clarion Hotel Sea U, Hotell Stadsparken, Skandia Hotel, Marienlyst Strandhotel, Hotel Hamlet, Marienlyst Castle,  Radisson Blu Metropol Hotel-Helsingborg, Elite Hotel Marina Plaza, Kokkedal Slot Copenhagen, Comwell Borupgaard, Clarion Hotel Sea U, Clarion Grand Hotel Helsingborg.

Shopping: Helsingør Bycenter, Strandvejsristeriet, come OUT LETs shop – Helsingør, Kronborg Castle Church, TrolleBaby, Curvy By Gine, Tibberup Høkeren, Souvenir shop, M/S Maritime Museum, Ham, A. Florisson, Kronværkerne, Lulus Love.

Entrance fee for Tivoli gardens Copenhagen: 45 DKK.

Visiting time: 10:00 – 17:00


10. Bornholm: –

Bornholm - Top 10 tourist places in Denmark

Bornholm situated to the east of the rest of Denmark, is an island in the Baltic Sea is the most visited place in Denmark due to its vivid specialties in dairy farming, arts, and craft includes glass production also pottery using the local clay attracts tourists in large numbers annually. This island is popularly known as both the ‘Sunshine Island’ for its weather and the ‘Rocky Island’ for geology. One can witness here the Sun temples from the Neolithic Age, picturesque windmills, and medieval churches. This island is also well-known as “Bornholm Diamond” because of the beautiful production of the common fig in the local climate.

Accommodation and Food: Jantzens Hotel, Kanns Hotel, Fredensborg Badehotel, Hotel Friheden, Hotel Gudhjem, Hotel Sandvig Havn, Allinge Badehotel, Strandhotellet, Griffen Spahotel, Rutsker Feriecenter, Hotel Bar & Restaurant Nordlandet, Harbour Sleep, Pension Klostergaarden Hotel, Stammershalle Badehotel.

Shopping: Snellemark Centret, Reflax, Sørine, Din Tøjmand by Jan & Nalle, Svaneke Chokoladeri, Simonstore, Rønne square, Førder Bornholm, ØnskeBørn Bornholm, Fredsminde Unika Design v/ Lene Henningsen, Hvide Hus Bornholm Bæredygtigt tøj til Mænd og Kvinder, The Bornholm Farm Shop.