1. Experience a real hippie commune
One of the first places that comes to mind when talking about Denmark is the famous Christiania, a hippie neighborhood (or city?) in Copenhagen, a haven of pure freedom. The locals are friendly, the scenery is colorful, and there's always a chance to meet some informal character or stumble across a colorful hand-painted house. The only thing to keep in mind is that photography and videography of the locals and their homes is prohibited. Otherwise, welcome!
A favorite amusement park of the Danish queen herself and the oldest of its kind, this is a fairy tale amidst the restrained Copenhagen. With rides for all ages and tastes, there's plenty of fun for kids and adults alike: carousels, Ferris wheel, Odin's Train, roller coasters, and a free fall tower, to name a few. And in the evenings, the park will please with colorful illuminations and cozy cafes on the shore of the pond.
3. Visit the birthplace of LEGO
Everyone is familiar with this children's constructor, but not everyone knows that its birthplace is the town of Billund in Denmark. That's where the famous Legoland is located. It's a must-see, especially if you're traveling as a family, because the park is made of more than 46 million LEGO cubes.
4. See Hamlet's castle
Even if you're not a fan of drama in general and Shakespeare in particular, it's worth taking the time to visit Helsingør, the town where Hamlet's castle is located. Wander the droning halls and corridors, descend into the icy casemate where the king's ghost is about to emerge from the wall, and if your visit falls on the summer solstice, you can see theater companies from around the world perform their productions of Shakespeare's works.
5. "Hang out" at the Roskilde Music Festival
For music lovers and those who like to have a good time, the seaside town of Roskilde is a real find. It's home to Scandinavia's biggest cultural event, the Roskilde Music Festival. Eight days of the best music, plus popular and young Danish bands to warm up - this event will be remembered for a long time! One thing to keep in mind is that it's best to book your place in the festival campground well in advance, as the festival welcomes over 100,000 people each year.
6. Take a ride on the Copenhagen subway
Have you ever played as a train driver when you were a child? If not, you'll have a rare opportunity to experience it in Denmark. All you need to do is get on the Copenhagen subway. The thing is that the subway in the capital is controlled by computers, and therefore there is no cabin in the front cars. So if you can outrun the local kids and get a front seat, you're in for a thrilling ride!
7. See the Danish capital from above.
Have you ever played as a train driver when you were a child? If not, you'll have a rare opportunity to experience it in Denmark. All you need to do is get on the Copenhagen subway. The thing is that the subway in the capital is controlled by computers, and therefore there is no cabin in the front cars. So if you can outrun the local kids and get a front seat, you're in for a thrilling ride!
8. Visit the Experimentarium.
Feel like a brilliant scientist or experimental inventor at the Copenhagen Museum of Technology and Science. But don't be fooled by the dry name. More interesting and exciting place in Denmark is still to be found! It's more like a mixture of a laboratory, an entertainment center, and an interactive playground.
In contrast to conventional museums, at the Experimentarium, you can and should touch the exhibits, and the displays are organized in such a way that visitors take an active and direct part in them. You can do everything here: learn how the human body works from the inside out, study how the brain works, find out how agile and resilient you are, and feel like Tesla in the energy room and learn all about how the human eye works in a special laboratory.
9. Learn a lot of interesting things at the Guinness World Records Museum.
Have you always been attracted to the unusual and curious? Then the Guinness Museum is your place! Founded by American journalist and artist Robert Ripley, the museum has an impressive collection of wonders and oddities from around the world, carefully selected by its founder. This is where it's sure to get "more and more marvelous"! With the wondrous things Mr. Ripley brought back from his wanderings (and he has visited more than 200 countries), an installation dedicated to Guinness Book records, and the Michael Jackson and Marilyn Monroe rooms, you won't be bored, we assure you!
10. Relax by the sea on the island of Fane.
When you've had enough of the wonders and beauty of Danish cities, it's worth taking your mind off nature. For example, head to the island of Fane to spend a day or two on the sandy beaches of the Watt Sea (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), admiring the waves, sand dunes, and windmills.
The island is accessible by ferry from Esbjerg.
Have a nice trip!
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