Why Visit Denmark? – Top Five Reasons Why You Should Go

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 Country in the World

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. Freetown Christiana

One of the most interesting places in Denmark is Freetown Christiana, a neighborhood in Copenhagen infamous for its own liberated set of rules. Here, you will find anarchism rampant, the hippie movement more alive than ever, yoga as the most popular pastime, a limited number of private cars allowed, a thriving Gay House and both academics and jobless people taking sanctuary – which makes it a completely different world of its own. You can even find hash and skunk weed openly sold in many shops along Pusher Street, although this is something Denmark is trying to ratify.

3. Danish Design

Simple, stylish and functional – these are three words which best describe Danish design, which you will easily see and admire in architectural gems like the Danish Royal Library, fashion labels like Bang & Ofulsen, and furniture like the chairs in the rooms of the SAS Royal Hotel – the world’s first designer hotel, or those displayed at the Danish Design Centre and the Danish Museum of Art and Design. Danish crafts, like glassware and ceramics, are known worldwide, too, and you can learn more about them when visiting Middelfart and Ebeltoft.

4. Danish Food

Whether you love eating meat, seafood or vegetables, you’re sure to find something to make your mouth water and sate your appetite when you visit Denmark. Meat dishes include roast pork and millionbof (tiny beef bits with gravy poured over pasta or mashed potatoes), though seafood dishes like cod, eel and herring are more popular. Vegetable salads are popular, too, most of which are made with organic vegetables, though not as popular as the Smorrebrod (pork, beef, fish or vegetables on rye bread topped with herbs) which you will find almost everywhere. For gourmet dining, reserve a table at one of Denmark’s Michelin-starred restaurants like Formel B or Restaurant Herman.

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. Attractions 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 travel writer who has toured major destinations worldwide, including Denmark. Isabelle lives in Nerja Spain and runs a Nerja apartments rental website and a car hire website.

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