Denmark, the smallest and most southerly of the Scandinavian countries,offers visitors an intriguing mix of peaceful villages, attractive countryside,and lively cities, as well as over 7,300 kilometres of coastline edged bysandy beaches, dunes and fjords. Sharing a land border with Germany tothe south and connected by the magnificent 16.4 kilometre-long ØresundBridge with Sweden to the east, Denmark acts as a link between mainlandEurope and the rest of Scandinavia. Greenland and the Faroe Islands –self-governing overseas regions of Denmark are easily reached by air.

The world’s oldest kingdom – the Danish monarchy was established over 1,000 years ago, physically demonstrates its long history through a wealth of Stone Age dolmens, Viking ruins, imposing castles, centuries-old churches and mediaeval half-timbered houses. Danish artists anddesigners are world-renowned and there are numerous museums andart galleries throughout the country displaying their work.

Whilst justly proud of their heritage, the Danes are amongst the mostforward-thinking of Europeans and, through progressive policies, toleranceand a liberal social welfare system, have created one of the world’s mostharmonious societies – epitomised by the concept of hygge, a convivial,cosy, comfortable gathering of family and friends, generally involving foodand drink. Hygge is just about impossible to define but visitors instinctivelyknow it when they find it.

Denmark.The land of Macbeth, Vikings and Lego.

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SightseeingFew countries possess such a wealth of attractions insuch a small area – turretedcastles, historic towns, open-air folk museums, Vikingsites, numerous UNESCOWorld Heritage sites and spectacular modernarchitecture.

AccommodationAccommodation in Denmarkis of a high standard and provides visitors with a wide selection, includingluxury hotels.

ShoppingWhilst all major global brands are readily available, one of the pleasures of shopping in Denmark is the opportunity to buy Danish-designed goods.Although Danish design is not a new phenomenon, it has receivedincreasing international acclaim in recent years. Notable Danish productsinclude porcelain (the Royal Copenhagen factory has been in businesssince 1775), silverware and jewellery, amber, glassware and crystal,furniture, audio and television, and clothing in the distinctive Nordic style.

EntertainmentThe Danes know how to enjoy themselves. There are fine restaurants,cosy cafés and wayside inns; music from rock, folk, jazz and blues toperformances by the Royal Danish Opera, symphony orchestras and theRoyal Danish Ballet; theatrical presentations at the Royal Danish Theatreand Royal Danish Playhouse as well as venues throughout the country;and a host of theme parks – including Legoland®.

Sports and leisureDenmark offers many opportunities for active holidays: the gentle terrainand more than 10,000 kilometres of signposted routes encourage cycling;there are some 140 golf courses with green fees amongst the lowest in Europe; and with Denmark’s many fjords, protected waters and tinyislands sailing, fishing, windsurfing and canoeing are popular.

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Danny Kaye, singing in the film Hans ChristianAndersen, celebrated the charms of Scandinavia’slargest and most cosmopolitan capital nearly sixtyyears ago. It’s even better now!

Today’s Copenhagen is an easygoing city where itsdistinguished history forms a delightful backdrop toits modern charms. Much of the central area consistsof attractive period buildings, where church spiresrather than modern high-rises dominate the skyline.Most of Copenhagen’s historical and culturalattractions are concentrated in the centre of the city and can be easily explored on foot, particularlypleasant since many of the streets are reserved for

pedestrians or cyclists. Parks and gardens abound, including the famousTivoli – an eclectic mix of exotic architecture, amusements, restaurants,theatres and open-air stages, all set amongst lawns, lakes, trees and aprofusion of flowers, whilst along the waterfront are the pretty houses,bars and cafés of Nyhavn and the famed statue of the Little Mermaid.

Places of interest: Amalienborg Palace, the Queen’s residence;Marmorkirken (Marble Church), with splendid frescoes; the enchantingstatue of the Little Mermaid; the impressive Rådhus (City Hall); the fairy-tale Rosenburg Castle and museum; Christiansborg Palace; the RoyalLibrary and its extension, the Black Diamond (its dark, asymmetricshape reflecting the sky and sea at the harbour front) and also housingthe National Museum of Photography; Rundetaarn (Round Tower), the oldest functioning observatory in Europe; Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek,housing a fabulous collection of European paintings and sculptures, as well as Egyptian, Greek and Roman artefacts and Statens Museumfor Kunst, the Danish National Gallery.

For the family: Tivoli Gardens, with many authentic rides and familyentertainment; Guinness World Records Museum; Ripley’s Believe It Or Not and Copenhagen Zoo.

Best buys: Typifying the finest of Danish design are George Jensensilverworks, Royal Copenhagen porcelain, and Holmegaard glass andcrystal. Their shops, as well as dozens of others ranging from exclusive

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boutiques to second-hand clothes outlets, can be found along Strøget,the city’s deservedly famous strolling ground.

Out and about: A guided Canal Tour provides an intriguingly differentview of the city, accompanied by an informative commentary; the ‘freestate’ of Christiania, an alternative community set up in 1971, which hasits own schools, system of government and infrastructure, financed by the proceeds of its cafés, restaurants and handicrafts; Kastellet, one ofCopenhagen’s most beautiful parks and Botanisk Have (Botanic Gardens)with some 20,000 species of plants.

With numerous Michelin-starred restaurants, including Noma, which topsthe prestigious list of San Pellegrino’s ‘World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ forthe second consecutive year – as well as hundreds of other fine eateries,Copenhagen is a gourmet’s delight.

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LEGO® bricks, known and loved bychildren around the world, form the heartof Denmark’s most popular theme parkbut in addition Legoland® offers a hugerange of other attractions.

The day starts with an early transfer to Copenhagen Airport to board your 40-minute flight to Billund in Jutland,where you will be met by an English-speaking guide and transferred by private vehicle. Your guide will give you your entrance tickets, provideinformation about the park and let you know the meeting point and time of transfer back to Billund Airport.

Legoland’s® attractions include Miniland,featuring amazingly detailed miniaturereplicas of cities and landmarks from

around the globe and DUPLO® Land, a colourful play paradise filled withfun and activities where younger children can roam safely at will, as they

play, explore and discover. Legoredo® Town is the Wild West area, wherethe smell of gun smoke blends with the delicious aroma of spare ribs fromthe saloon and campfire bread as only Chief Longears can bake it. If you like action and excitement, make your way to Adventure Land, where you can ride the roller coaster and go on a treasure hunt in The Temple.The Knights’ Kingdom welcomes all knights and princesses to acommand performance at the King’s Castle, where the dragon roars in the dungeon. And take a voyage to Pirate Land where there arebuccaneers, sea monsters and wild, wet water battles for daring pirates of all ages. LEGO® City is a mini metropolis with a fire station and thesuper-cool Power Builder, as well as lots of amazing shows, events and concerts.

Some of Legoland’s® other features include the Imagination Zone, placewhere you can set your imagination free and experience the world in newways – in Scandinavia’s biggest 4D cinema, or from the bottom of the sea or try some of the hands-on fun by building a robot or exploring aninteractive musical fountain; X-treme Racers, a 400 metre roller coasterand the Viking River Splash, where rafts splash down wild water rapidsthrough a world of dragons and Vikings.

Legoland® – a world in miniatureFull-day flight excursion

Copenhagen Excursions

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This full-day private car excursion introduces you to some of southern Sweden’s mostappealing cities and attractive countryside.

The journey starts with crossing of thespectacular 16.4 kilometre-long ØresundBridge that links Denmark and Sweden. YourSwedish landfall is near Malmö, the country’sthird largest city. Here you pass Malmöhus,Scandinavia’s oldest surviving renaissance-era castle and Stortorget Square with its fine City Hall, before heading north-east to Lund, an attractive university town where you visit the 12th century cathedral with itsmagnificent astronomical clock.

After a break for lunch (not included), youcontinue to pretty Lake Bosjon and the 16th

century Bosjokloster Convent, where you visit the convent’s outstandinggardens, before travelling on to Helsingborg, a delightful seafront town. Here you board a ferry for the 20-minute crossing of the Øresund Bridge

to the Danish town of Helsingør.

At Helsingør, stop at Kronborg Castle, (entrance fee not included), thesetting of Shakespeare’s play ‘Hamlet’ and recently listed as a UNESCOWorld Heritage site. The castle, built between 1574 and 1585, offersastounding views across the Øresund Bridge, whilst its interior containsthe king’s and queen’s chambers, the Great Hall, gloomy dungeons and the Danish Maritime Museum with a splendid collection of ship models,paintings, nautical instruments and charts.

The return journey to Copenhagen follows the road along the coast,known as the ‘Danish Riviera’, which is lined with stylish houses on one side and good views of the busy shipping lanes of the Øresund on the other.

A taste of SwedenFull-day private car excursion

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First Hotel Skt. Petri

Location: City centre, Old Town centre.Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter and the city’s boutiqueshopping, the First Hotel Skt. Petri is one of Copenhagen’s bestdesigned hotels. Its striking blend of Scandinavian cool and colour-schemed sophistication has made it the only Danish member of DesignHotels. Originally built to house the Daelis Verhus department store in 1928, this stylish lifestyle hotel is located opposite the grand Skt.Petri Kerkel and is only 200 metres from the Strøget shopping area.Copenhagen Airport Kastrup is 15 kilometres away.

Facilities: 268 rooms and suites.Restaurant, bar, 24-hour room service,shops, safety deposit boxes, parking,business centre, interconnecting andnon-smoking rooms.Standard Rooms: Air-conditioning,hairdryer, bathrobe, Wi-Fi, minibar and safe. Sports and leisure: Fitness centre. Check-in: 1500 hoursCheck-out: 1200 hours.

Scandic Palace Hotel Copenhagen

Location: City centre, Old Town centre.Much admired for its architecture and its magnificent tower, this hotelwas built in 1910. A popular meeting place for visitors and locals alike is the hotel’s Brasserie which serves a winning mix of Danish andinternational cuisine. A small piece of Denmark’s colourful history, thehotel with many of its stylishly appointed guest rooms offering splendidviews of the Tivoli Gardens and the square is favoured by celebrities androyalty throughout the year. Copenhagen Airport Kastrup is 15 kilometres

away.Facilities: 161 rooms and suites.Restaurant, bar, limited hours ofroom service, safety deposit boxes,interconnecting and non-smokingrooms.Standard Rooms: Air-conditioning,hairdryer, Wi-Fi, minibar, tea andcoffee and safe.Sports and leisure: Fitness centre.Check-in: 1500 hoursCheck-out: 1200 hours.

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Location: Opposite Tivoli Gardens.Centrally located in Copenhagen, the Arne Jacobsen-designed RadissonBlu Royal Hotel overlooks the Tivoli Gardens amusement park. With acontemporary lobby dotted with flower arrangements and design classicslike the Egg and Swan chairs, the hotel is three blocks away from theshopping street of Strøget. Attractions such as the National Museum andRosenberg Castle are situated within easy walking distance. The hotel isalso close to the busy central station. Copenhagen Airport Kastrup is 15kilometres away.Facilities: 260 rooms and suites.Two restaurants, 24-hour roomservice, safety deposit boxes,business centre, interconnectingand non-smoking rooms.Standard Rooms: Air-conditioning,hairdryer, Wi-Fi, minibar, tea andcoffee and safe. Sports and leisure: Fitness centre. Check-in: 1500 hoursCheck-out: 1200 hours.

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Tivoli Hotel

Location: City centre.Inspired by the Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen’s first theme hotel offersluxurious facilities for families with children, couples and businesstravellers. Staying in the hotel’s Tivoli-themed rooms are the closest you can get to the experience of being in Tivoli Gardens without actuallygoing there. However, if you really want to visit the gardens you can skip the queues by hopping on to the complimentary shuttle bus thattakes you there directly from the hotel. Copenhagen Airport Kastrup is 15 kilometres away.Facilities: 396 rooms and suites. Two restaurants, two bars, limited

hours of room service, safety depositboxes, business centre, interconnectingand non-smoking rooms.Standard Rooms: Air-conditioning,hairdryer, Wi-Fi, minibar, tea and coffeeand safe.Sports and leisure: Pool, fitness centre and kids play room.Check-in: 1500 hoursCheck-out: 1200 hours.

Copenhagen Admiral Hotel

Location: Close to Nyhavn.Dating back to 1787, the hotel’s well-preserved warehouse buildings with their visible beams and thick walls project a unique maritimecharacter. Two centuries of history are richly evoked in all the hotel’sguest rooms and it casts a spell on visitors with other unique attractionslike its views of the Opera House, the french windows facing east, thehighly regarded Playhouse and the bustle of yachts in the harbour. Rightaround the corner is the old dock quarter of Nyhavn with its charmingrestaurants and cafés. All other major attractions are within walking

distance of the hotel. Copenhagen Airport Kastrup is 15 kilometres away.Facilities: 366 rooms and suites.Restaurants, bar/lounge, limited hours of room service, safety deposit boxes,business centre, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms.Standard Rooms: Air-conditioning, hairdryer, Wi-Fi, minibar and safe. Check-in: 1500 hoursCheck-out: 1200 hours.

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Location: City centre, Old Town centre.With its prime location close to the Town Hall Square, Tivoli Gardens and boutique shopping, this historic hotel has played host to legendaryDanish poets and international performing artists over the years. Offering a legendary Townhouse ambience with a modern accent, the hotel’srooms feature classic, romantic and library-styled themes which aredesigned to make guests feel like royalty. Copenhagen Airport Kastrup is 15 kilometres away.Facilities: 110 rooms andsuites. Restaurant, bar, safetydeposit boxes, interconnectingand non-smoking rooms.Standard Rooms: Hairdryer,bathrobe, Wi-Fi, minibar andsafe.Check-in: 1500 hoursCheck-out: 1200 hours.

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