Lalandia Billund opened on 24 April 2009. The Lalandia Aquadome in Billund is Scandinavia's largest waterpark measuring 10,000 m2. The water slides include "Tornado" that uses 4-person dinghies, head-first racing "Octopus Racers" and 102-metre "Twister". And much more…
Not far from the city of Aalborg is one of the largest Viking burial sites, known as Lindholm Høje. The burial site consists of two parts: the “lower” part dates back to the 11th century, while the “upper” part dates back to a much earlier era, beginning in the 5th century. Excavations at Lindholm Høje have revealed not only ancient burial sites, but also traces of a settlement, as well as numerous items made of metal, fabric, and glass.
For a long time, the Valle estate belonged to various counts, until in 1708 it was bought by King Frederick IV for his wife. Thirty years later, when Christian VI was already on the throne, the castle became a kind of retirement home and at the same time a monastery for noblewomen who were unable to provide for themselves. It is noteworthy that elderly ladies still live in the castle, and not only noblewomen, but also quite ordinary women
The Jelling runestones are some of the oldest examples of Danish writing. They date back to the 10th century and are boulders of varying sizes with inscriptions and drawings. Often the inscriptions state that a particular stone was erected in memory of a close relative or comrade. One of them, dating back to 955, has an inscription stating that the stone was erected by King Gorm in memory of his wife Tyr, the ruler of Denmark.
Grenen looks really picturesque, so it attracts not only artists, but also all lovers of beautiful views. This cape is the northernmost point of the country, if you do not count the island of Greenland, which also belongs to Denmark. The Skagen beach located here also deserves attention, where you will not be able to sunbathe and swim, but you can enjoy the breathtaking landscapes as much as you like.
In addition to exhibitions, the Museum of Modern Art often hosts meetings with Danish and international artists, as well as other events. It is also worth visiting for the viewing platform, which is a ring above the roof of the building. Its distinctive feature is the glass of all the colors of the rainbow, allowing you to look at Aarhus through different filters.
In Den Gamle By you can see Denmark as Hans Christian Andersen saw it, ride in a carriage along the cobbled streets or leisurely sail along the canal in a boat. The museum complex is divided into several exhibitions that allow you to trace the development of a typical Danish city in different eras. You will see the everyday life of 18th century houses, visit craft workshops, learn how the working class lived in the last century and much more.
The construction of Roskilde Cathedral began in 1170 and was completed 110 years later. However, the final appearance of the church was not formed at this time, as its interior and exterior were repeatedly changed. Roskilde Cathedral is famous not only for its architecture, but also for the fact that it served as a burial place for many Danish kings. The last royal couple buried here were King Frederick IX (1947) and his wife Ingrid of Sweden (1972).
There is one notable episode in the historiography of the Danish Vikings: in 1070, five ships were deliberately sunk near the city of Roskilde in order to block the path of enemy ships. Almost 900 years later, in 1962, all five were found and raised to the surface. Today, they form the basis of the exhibition of the Viking Ship Museum. There are also more recent finds, as well as many reconstructed ships, on which you can even now go for prey to coastal villages.
Dyrehavsbakken is considered the oldest amusement park in the world: it was founded in 1583. Of course, back then the park was not a park, but a market square. The public was entertained by street performers who sang, danced, showed magic tricks and acrobatic stunts. Today, there are over 100 rides here, from the most harmless to quite extreme. In addition, the park has many other entertainments, including cabaret shows and circus performances.
Its total length is 16 km, 4 of which are a tunnel. A unique feature of the Oresund Bridge is the fact that closer to Denmark it gradually goes under water into a tunnel. It looks incredible and once again proves that the skill and imagination of engineers and architects know no bounds.
The architecture of Grundtvig's Church combines elements of Gothic and Baroque, but the dominant style is Impressionism. This is especially noticeable in the front façade, which resembles an organ in its appearance and shape. The interior of the church is no less magnificent, and because of the high vaults, the space seems much more spacious than it actually is.
Thousands of representatives of ocean, sea, river and lake fauna live in several aquariums, the total volume of which is 7 million liters. The public is especially delighted by the large panoramic aquarium, which allows one to see the underwater world in the smallest details. The National Aquarium of Denmark also has a popular attraction these days - an underwater tunnel, thanks to which one can take a walk along the seabed with sharks without getting wet or eaten.
For over a hundred years, the State Museum of Art in Copenhagen has been home to an impressive collection of works of art created from the 12th century to the present day. The highlights of the exhibition are paintings by Western European artists, including works by Titian, Bruegel, Rembrandt, Tintoretto, Rubens and others. Sculptures and other works by foreign and Danish masters are also widely represented.
A glyptotek is a museum that houses a collection of ancient sculptures and glyptics (stone carvings). The New Carlsberg Glyptotek was founded at the end of the 19th century by brewer Carl Jacobsen, who was a great connoisseur of art and an avid collector. The museum has one of the largest collections of ancient art, relating to Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome and Ancient Egypt.
The architectural ensemble of Amalienborg consists of four mansions located around a square with a monument to the founder of the palace, Frederick V. The Christian VII mansion is used to receive royal guests and hold presentations, while the Christian VIII mansion houses the royal library and the museum of the Danish branch of the Glücksburg dynasty. The Frederick VIII mansion is used as a royal residence, as is the Christian IX mansion, where the now former Queen Margrethe II lives.
Rosenborg Castle was built in the first half of the 17th century by King Christian IV and became the most beautiful building in Copenhagen. Little has changed today, as this masterpiece of the Flemish Renaissance annually causes genuine delight in millions. Rosenborg is beautiful both outside and inside, and one of the most beautiful and luxurious interiors can be seen in the ballroom, where ceremonial banquets and royal audiences were held.
On the beach in Esbjerg on the southwest coast of Denmark stands a majestic monument consisting of four white sculptures of seated men. Each of them is nine meters tall. The monument was created in 1995 by sculptor Sven-Wiig Hansen. Now the monument greets and sees off all ships that enter or leave Esbjerg harbour.
Frederiksborg in Hillerød is another of the many castles and palaces that were built during the reign of King Christian IV. It is the largest Renaissance castle in Scandinavia and is also considered one of the most striking examples of this architectural style. The castle houses a museum of Danish history, covering 500 years of the country's life.
The deer park is a huge oak forest, home to approximately 2,100 deer. In 2015, the reserve was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List for its distinctive landscapes. In addition to the landscape, visitors to the park can experience Danish history: among the trees stands the Hermitage hunting lodge, which was built during the reign of King Christian IV.