1. Nyhavn
Nyhaven is the central harbor in the center of Copenhagen. The colorful houses and ships have become one of the landmarks and symbols of a trip to Denmark.
The harbor features restaurants, bars, and attractions along the promenade and in the water. You’ll see ships from the past century, such as the Gedser Rev and the Anna Moller. Hans Christian Andersen also lived in a house in Nyhaven.
2. Little Mermaid
The 125 cm tall statue of the Little Mermaid from Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale is the symbol of Copenhagen.
Some also consider the statue a national symbol of Denmark. It stands at the entrance to Copenhagen harbor, near the Kastellet.
3. Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse
The lighthouse is the landmark of the Danish North Sea coast in Jutland.
It belongs to the small municipality of Hjørring and dates back to 1900.
For a long time he stood just a few meters from the edge of a cliff.
Therefore, it was moved 80 m inland.
This will hopefully ensure that the tower remains one of the most beautiful sights on the Danish coast in the future.
4. Kronborg Castle
To be or not to be, that is the question.
Shakespeare’s fictional story of Hamlet is set in Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, at the entrance to the Øresund Strait.
Located an hour north of Copenhagen, the castle features a collection of Renaissance and Baroque artworks, a ballroom, and the statue of Holger Danskse in the casemates beneath Kronborg.
5. Jelling – Viking town and World Heritage
Jelling is the heart of the Kingdom of Denmark.
Viking finds, ancient churches and small towns of great importance are located in the World Heritage region.
King Harald moved to the Christian Tower in Jelling, united the warring tribes of Danes and Norwegians, and drove the Swedes out of the country.
The Jelling Runestone commemorates this.
