Five Top Reasons to Visit Denmark
Denmark is most known for being the birthplace of the popular children's toy, Lego, and master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen. However, Denmark has much more to offer like the following, which are all great reasons to visit Denmark.
1. The Happiest Place on Earth
Aside from having an excellent business climate and one of the least corrupt governments in the world, Denmark has beaten every other country on earth for being the happiest nation. After all, the Danes are a very happy people, as you will easily discover when you visit Denmark, and how can they not be? They have many attractions to take pride in and visit during weekends and holidays, like the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen and the Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerod. They also have many activities to keep them occupied all year, whether during the very long summer days when the sun just can't stop shining or during fall and winter when the sun seems shy. There are many events in Denmark all year long, as well, like the colorful Carnivals of Copenhagen and Aalborg and the Holmsboe Festival in Horsens. If you combine these with Denmark's very high education and health standards and the fact that Denmark is the second most peaceful country in the world, you're sure to be very happy, too.
2. Christiana
If you want to see the other side of Denmark, there is no better place to go than Christiana, the anarchist district of Copenhagen. Although most famous (or infamous) for its Pusher Street, where drugs like hash and skunk weed are sold openly, Christiana's charm lies in its unique culture - its atmosphere heavy with the sentiments of the hippie movement, and progressive ideals. It is also a great place to go if you're a health buff, because of its yoga centres, organic markets and vegetarian restaurants.
3. Danish Design
Danish design is known throughout the world for its trendy combination of sophistication and simplicity, as evident in its furniture, crafts and architecture. Indeed, you will see many cafes and coffee bars in Denmark which appear like effortless works of art. You can even spend the night in the world's first designer hotel - the SAS Royal Hotel, which exudes style to the very smallest details. To learn more about Danish design, drop by the Danish Design Centre or the Danish Museum of Art and Design or learn about specific Danish crafts at the Museum for International Contemporary Glass and the Museum for International Ceramic Art.
4. Danish Food
For its cuisine, Denmark has various regional specialties like pan-fried plaice with wild berries in Skagen, pramdragergryde (lumps of pork with bacon and coarsely chopped vegetables) in Gudena, cabbage sausage in southern Jutland and bidesild (herring soaked in brine) in Mon, while open sandwiches or Smorrebrod can be found almost everywhere. For tasty Danish gourmet dishes, try eating out at one of the Michelin-starred restaurants in the country, like Formel B, Restaurant Ensemble, Restaurant Herman and Noma.
Popular drinks include beer, which is hand-brewed in several breweries, Mead, the drink of the Vikings, fruit wines like cherry wines and elderberry wines and glogg, a hot punch which is particularly popular during the Christmas season. Aside from glogg, you can also get a taste of roast goose, Risengrod (rice porridge with butter and cinnamon) and the other delectable dishes during the Julefrokost or Christmas lunch so if you want to savor the best of Danish gastronomy, visit Denmark at Christmastime.
5. Fun for Children
Do you want to bring your children with you when you visit Denmark? By all means, do so, since there are definitely plenty of fun opportunities for children of all ages that await them. These include zoos like the Copenhagen Zoo, Odense Zoo and Aalborg Zoo where they can learn more about wild animals like elephants, giant turtles and chimpanzees, and even get to interact with them. They can also learn about the cultural heritage of Denmark by visiting the Viking Ship Museum, the Hans Christian Andersen Museum and the J.F. Willumsen's Junior Museum or see toys from all over the world at the Skuldelev Toy Museum.
Regardless of their age or interest, kids are also sure to love spending a day at Bon Bon Land and the original Legoland in Billund so take your children there when you visit Denmark. There are also many playgrounds in parks throughout the country, like those in Remiseparken, Valbyparken and Faelledparken, while the Selso Castle offers a treasure hunt for those who want to explore.
Isabella Olsen is a writer for various travel magazines who has been to global tourist destinations like Denmark. To book your or learn more about worldwide, visit Zencarhire.com.
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