Denmark is a popular cruise destination for many as it's the gateway to Baltic itineraries, but make sure you don't just go sailing past! It is definitely worth ensuring your next cruise holiday has more than one stop in this exciting country so that you're able to experience its charm to the full.
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Aarhus
As Denmark’s second largest city, there’s so much on offer as you disembark in Aarhus. Its compact size means you’ll be able to explore on foot throughout the day and see most of the major sights. There’s plenty of history to soak up as you walk through the coloured timbered-house lined streets and cobbled lanes. These contrast to the new investment in the city, which now has iconic buildings such as the ARoS Aarhus Art Museum, with a sky-high rainbow panorama, and the Iceberg neighbourhood, which strikes a pose on the harbour. There are so many excursions available within or just outside the city. There’s an excellent botanical garden, the breathtaking Infinite Bridge suspended over the sea and the iconic royal rose gardens of Marselisborg Castle.
Copenhagen
There’s so much to do in the Danish capital city, with interesting neighbourhoods to explore, a city centre theme park to enjoy and fairy tale origins to discover. Many begin by exploring the two royal residences - head to Rosenborg Castle to find the crown jewels and Amalienborg Palace, the home of the monarchy. The neighbourhood of Nyhavn is another gem - great for a canal-side amble with a relaxed cafe culture set among the brightly-coloured houses - whilst the Frederiksberg Gardens are a haven of peace in the city centre. Tivoli Gardens is one of the world’s oldest theme parks, offering music, thrilling rides and a fantastic atmosphere. Most visitors to the capital will also venture to see the Little Mermaid statue in the harbour and if you want to discover more about Han Christian Anderson and his iconic fairy tales, the dedicated museum will show how his travels inspired his writing.
Helsingør
Found on the narrow point on the Øresund sound over the water from neighbouring Sweden, Helsingør (otherwise known as Elsinore) is famous as the site of Kronborg Castle. Although you may not have heard of this 16th-century gem, you’re likely to know its depiction in Shakespeare’s Hamlet as the inspiration for Elsinore. The site is heaving with history: climb its fortifications and visit its underground tunnels for a sight of the legend Holger the Dane. Elsingor is also home to the country’s National Maritime Museum with interactive, family-friendly exhibits found in a mesmerising glass and concrete underground structure.
Rønne
Rønne is the main town on the island of Bornholm in Denmark. It lies to the east of the mainland in the Baltic Sea and has the accolade of the sunniest place in the country. There’s something for everyone on this island, from sand dunes to forests, pretty postcard villages and white sandy beaches. A popular excursion is to the Hammershus castle ruins, the largest of their kind in Northern Europe. They sit, atop a hill on the northern shores of the island and give a glimpse into mediaeval Danish wealth and power. Rønne itself is a beautiful fishing town with timber houses, cobbled streets and a delicious gastronomy scene; there are ten working smokehouses on the island as well as one of the world’s best liquorice factories.
Skagen
At the northernmost point of the Danish mainland, Skagen is the place to explore the real Denmark. Away from cosmopolitan busyness, this small town of white picket fences and fishermans’ cottages is a rural idyll waiting to be explored. Understand why artists have found the area so inspiring in the museum and art gallery or go out and explore the wilds yourself, catching a glimpse of the majestic Grey Lighthouse and the many migratory birds and seals that call the area home. A great excursion option is to head the short journey north to Grenen to watch the North and Baltic sea collide - the perfect place for a dip in the Summer if you’re brave enough!
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