10 Best Things to Do in Denmark

On CopenHill, you and your family can experience outdoor excitement you won't soon forget. Rent skis or a snowboard or bring your own equipment and barrel down the CopenHill mountain, while enjoying the best view of Øresund. It doesn't matter whether you are a beginner or pro since the piste is split into different zones for different levels. So everyone can have a go. If you want to be challenged, you can try the top part of the piste, which is black/red, or try the twists and turns of the slalom track. End a nice day on the piste with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate at the ski café, which turns into an after-ski bar in a genuine 'Anton aus Tirol' style during the weekend.

Visit one of Northern Europe's largest art museums, which is home to works of art from both national and international artists as well as traditional photo galleries and modern installation art – all distributed across 10 enchanting floors, which lead about a million visitors per year to the iconic rainbow, 'Your Rainbow Panorama', which 'hovers' over the roof of ARoS. From here, visitors can get a panoramic view of Aarhus and experience the town in all the colours of the rainbow when they move about the circular work of art. If you need a break from the world of art, you can rest at the museum's café and orangery and enjoy a delicious meal in beautiful surroundings.

Step into a world of fantasy, adventure and creativity in LEGOLAND Billund, where the whole family is guaranteed fun and an unforgettable day! You will find rides for all ages, whether you are into speed and excitement or quiet fun. For example, try the Dragon (Dragen), which starts by taking you through a medieval world and ends with a heart-pumping rollercoaster ride. Or go on a canoe trip in LEGOREDO Town, where you can encounter wild animals made of LEGO and sail down three waterfalls at blinding speeds (just try not to get wet!). If you want to make sure you have time for everything, there is even the option of spending the night at the park.

Camp Adventure on southern Zealand is first and foremost famous for being Denmark's largest climbing park, where – as the name implies – you can experience lots of adventures and excitement with 10 different ropes courses, which vary in height and difficulty. If you are not too keen on the idea of moving from tree to tree via obstacles or ropeways, you can go up in the fascinating and unique Forest Tower (Skovtårnet), which extends 45 metres above the beech forest. The amazing view of southern Zealand's beautiful nature makes the 2-mile walk up above the trees all worthwhile.

The area in and around Rubjerg Knude is rugged and offers alluring migrating dunes, sandy ruins and steep slopes. In this harsh and wind-blown nature, you can find a true hidden gem, the old approach light. The lighthouse was built in 1899, approx. 200 metres from the coast, but over the years it has moved closer and closer to the edge, until in 2019, a decision was made to move the structure further inland – an event that went viral and made Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse world-famous! This move is thought to have extended the life of the lighthouse by around 40 years. So, there is plenty of time to visit the iconic lighthouse, which looks particularly good during sunset, against the foamy waves of the North Sea.

Walking over the old Little Belt Bridge (Den Gamle Lillebæltsbro) offers an adrenaline rush while taking in beautiful nature and breathtaking views. Just make sure you aren't afraid of heights, as the trip takes place some 200 ft above the surface of the sea and 66 ft above the railway tracks and the road below you. But don't worry, it's very well attached! In the two hours or so that it takes to cross the bridge, you will get the most fantastic view of Jutland on one side, Funen on the other and Little Belt in the middle. You will have a guide for the trip, who will tell you everything about the history of the bridge and the landmarks in the area.

Grenen is Denmark's northernmost point, and it is part of a unique natural phenomenon. Here you can see how the two seas of Skagerrak and Kattegat meet in a foamy embrace. Even though bathing is not permitted due to the strong currents, you can take your shoes off and wade in. Grenen is the tip of Skagens Odde, which with its 30 km, is considered to be one of the longest headlands in the world. The headland is made of sand, which is being transported by the sea current along the entire west coast of Jutland. From the car park you can choose to go out to the tip of Grenen or jump aboard 'The Sand Worm' (Sandormen), a tractor-pulled bus.

In 2017, Møns Klint was named as Denmark's first biosphere region, in part due to its unique nature. When you experience the dazzling white walls of chalk rise up against the crystal-blue water of the Baltic Sea, it's easy to see why. This picturesque area invites you to take a walk among Denmark's oldest beech trees in the forest of Høje Møn or at the foot of the chalk-white cliff. If you fancy yourself in good shape, you can also put your fitness to the test. Take the stairs that go from the cliff coast up to Geocenter Møns Klint – there are about 300 steps.

Oysters are one of the many bounties of the sea, but they can really split people into camps. Either you like them or you don't. But, regardless of your preference, there is nothing stopping you from going on an oyster safari. And there isn't a better place than Denmark's best oyster savannah: Limfjorden. You can certainly also find oysters other places in Denmark, including the Wadden Sea, but Limfjorden's oysters are said to be the best of the best. Conclude your oyster safari by preparing your fresh oysters on the grill, and enjoy them with a glass of champagne.

Hans Christian Andersen is one of the absolute key figures of the Danish golden age, and his fairy tales, such as 'The Steadfast Tin Soldier', 'The Ugly Duckling' or 'The Princess and the Pea', are known all over the world. In the Funen town of Odense, you can follow in H.C. Andersen's footsteps along cobblestone roads to his birthplace and then his childhood home, and learn all about his story. Experience the town that shaped and inspired the world-famous author. See the original works in their original surroundings. Let yourself be carried away with the atmosphere, and let the adventures come to life and unfold!