Exploration of Denmark in prodondeur


Trip description

Three weeks or a month is an ideal stay for a serious discovery of the country, and it will allow you to take your time and appreciate the many options available to you.

Day 1: Historic centre of Copenhagen

Day 2: From the Christianshavn district to the island of the Castle

Day 3: Visit to the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum

Day 4: Arrival to Northern Seeland

Day 5: Visits to the great castles of the North

Day 6: Stopover in Roskilde

Day 7: Heading for South Seeland

Day 8: From city to city

Day 9: Bornholm Island

Day 10: Escapades in fishing villages

Day 11: Fionie Island

Day 12: Around the island

Day 13: Along the coast

Day 14: Discovery of South Jutland

Day 15: Medieval walk in Kolding

Day 16: Visit of Trapholt

Day 17: Western Jutland

Day 18: Central Jutland

Day 19: Eastern Jutland

Day 20: Stopover in Højberg

Day 21: Aalborg in North Jutland

Day 22: Colourful house in Skagen and long beach

Day 1 : Historic centre of Copenhagen

Day1 : Historic centre of Copenhagen ©Thierry Lauzun - Iconotec


For a first glimpse, stroll through the historic centre along the Strøget from RådhuspladsenKongens Nytorv, with some forays into the alleys of the Latin Quarter. A stroll punctuated by a coffee break (or beer!) on the terrace of one of the countless cafés in Nyhavn. Continue through the royal family's winter house - Amalienborg - where you will greet the guards, then the Little Mermaid.




Day 2 : From the Christianshavn district to the island of the Castle

Day2 : From the Christianshavn district to the island of the Castle ©Stéphan SZEREMETA


A stroll beyond the port in the Christianshavn district (on the eponymous island), then in the "free city" of Christiania where the sixty-eight spirit survives as best as it can. Cross again to discover the island of the Castle (Slotsholmen) and the Black Diamond. If you have enough time left, make an incursion into the National Museum, focusing on the section devoted to Danish archaeology (runic stones, Viking heritage).




Day 3 : Visit to the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum

Day3 : Visit to the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum ©Stéphan SZEREMETA


It's time to tackle one of the great art museums: the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek (Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek) library, which houses the works of great Danish Impressionist and Golden Age painters; or the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK or National Art Museum) devoted to the fine arts, where Modigliani, Picasso, Braque and Matisse meet contemporary Danish masters such as painter Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg and sculptor Carl Bonnesen.




Day 4 : Arrival to Northern Seeland

Day4 : Arrival to Northern Seeland ©JonLi - Shutterstock.com


This region has particularly prestigious cultural sites, including the famous museum of modern art Louisiana, but also the house of the writer Karen, (author of Out of Africa) in Rungsted.




Day 5 : Visits to the great castles of the North

Day5 : Visits to the great castles of the North ©Alamer - Iconotec


Further north are the royal castles of Frederiksborg and Fredensborg, but also the mythical castle of Kronborg, the one in Helsingør.




Day 6 : Stopover in Roskilde

Day6 : Stopover in Roskilde ©Thierry Lauzun - Iconotec


The more central city of Roskilde is also worth a visit for a visit to the Viking Boat Museum and the famous Royal Cathedral.




Day 7 : Heading for South Seeland



On the island of Lolland, several points are worth a visit: the Rødsand seal reserve in the south of the island and the medieval castle of Sotsruin med Tarn in Vordingborg perched on a hill overlooking the sea with its keep.




Day 8 : From city to city

Day8 : From city to city ©Thierry Lauzun - Iconotec


In Sundby, you will find the medieval centre with demonstrations. In Maribo, you will find a lake and a picturesque church. In Knuthenborg near Bandholm, you can admire more than 800 exotic animals and birds.




Day 9 : Bornholm Island



This small island east of Seeland attracts many visitors for its picturesque villages, beaches, and superb landscapes.




Day 10 : Escapades in fishing villages

Day10 : Escapades in fishing villages ©Mariusz Switulski - Shutterstock.com


Do not hesitate to stop in the fishing villages of Teglkås and Helligpedder (south of Hammerhus), then at the Hammerhus fortress (12th century) and finally to eat smoked fish.




Day 11 : Fionie Island

Day11 : Fionie Island ©Thierry Lauzun - Iconotec


A region famous for its rolling hills and relaxing countryside. Odense, the capital, is home to the Storyteller H. C. Andersen Museum, a beautifully preserved Gothic cathedral and historic centre.




Day 12 : Around the island

Day12 : Around the island ©Westersoe


The Kerteminde fjord in the north-east of the capital has some treasures in a bucolic landscape. Egeskov Castle in the south of the capital offers a perfect example of Renaissance architecture.




Day 13 : Along the coast

Day13 : Along the coast ©Bildagentur Zoonar GmbH - Shutterstock.com


Further south you can visit the charming and peaceful seaside towns of Faaborg or Svenborg, the starting point for discovering the islands of Tåsinge, Langeland and aerø. If you have to choose, aerø is the most charming of the Danish islands!




Day 14 : Discovery of South Jutland

Day14 : Discovery of South Jutland ©Polarpx - Shutterstock.com


First step in Hardeslev, mainly known for its splendid cathedral Vfm Vanner Kirke.




Day 15 : Medieval walk in Kolding

Day15 : Medieval walk in Kolding ©Jesper Frehr - Shutterstock.com


Visit of Kolding and its medieval castle Koldinghus, an imposing building, restored with elements of modern architecture.




Day 16 : Visit of Trapholt

Day16 : Visit of Trapholt ©Thierry Lauzun - Iconotec


Trapholt houses a museum of modern art and Ribe is a jewel in itself, a wonderful example of Scandinavian medieval architecture.




Day 17 : Western Jutland

Day17 : Western Jutland ©ricochet64 - Shutterstock.com


Esbjerg, the capital of the region and the first port of Denmark, is the starting point for discovering the islands of Fanø and the beaches on the west coast.




Day 18 : Central Jutland

Day18 : Central Jutland ©Stefano Ember - Shutterstock.com


Billund is an essential destination for family travel. The Legoland amusement park is a paradise for children. As for the Vikings, they can always fall back on the city of Jelling to discover the famous Pierres stones.




Day 19 : Eastern Jutland

Day19 : Eastern Jutland ©


As a second town in the country, Aarhus has both the attractions of a very charming capital city and city: The sublime Museum of modern art ARoS, the Latin Quarter, the Gammel By open air museum.




Day 20 : Stopover in Højberg

Day20 : Stopover in Højberg ©balipadma


You can also stop in Højberg for its Prehistoric Museum, and Silkeborg for its lakes, forests and contemporary art museums.




Day 21 : Aalborg in North Jutland

Day21 : Aalborg in North Jutland ©


Aalborg, the fourth largest city in Denmark, its old town hall, the Museum of Modern Art, Jens Bang Hall and the old town are worth seeing.




Day 22 : Colourful house in Skagen and long beach

Day22 : Colourful house in Skagen and long beach ©Raimundo79 - Shutterstock.com


Skagen is an almost obligatory passage. To see: its colourful houses, its Fine Arts Museum and the northern tip of the peninsula, Grenen, l'église ensabléeand the meeting of the Baltic and the Atlantic. Skallerup Klit offers a pleasant and zen stopover, alone or with the family, to enjoy the sea and the charming fishing villages around.




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