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Denmark
Chart-topping contentment and quality of life, blockbuster dining and design, and a cheerful emphasis on hygge (cosiness) – explore (and envy) what makes Denmark tick. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Denmark, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.
Sample the freshest and best Danish food, immerse yourself in Viking history, and make a pilgrimage to the home of Lego; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Denmark and begin your journey now!
This is the Bornholm chapter from Lonely Planet’s Denmark guidebook.
The sunniest part of Denmark, Bornholm lies way out in the Baltic Sea, 200km east of Co-penhagen. But it’s not just (relatively) sunny skies that draw the hordes each year. Mother Nature was in a particularly good mood when creating this Baltic beauty.
- snoop around commanding clifftop Hammershus Slotsruin
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- feast on extraordinary New Nordic cuisine at the island’s Michelin-recognised hotspot, Kadeau
- transport
- tuck into smoked fish at a traditional røgeri (smokehouse), like Nordbornholms Røgeri in Allinge
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Rønne & Around, Interior Woodlands, Dueodde, Nexø, Svaneke, Gudhjem & Around, Melsted & Around, Sandvig & Allinge, Christiansø.
This is the Central Jutland chapter from Lonely Planet’s Denmark guidebook.
Central Jutland encompasses dramatically different features, from the calm beaches of the sheltered east coast to the wild west coast, battered by North Sea winds. Lying in between are the rolling hills and forests of the Lake District.
- view Aarhus rooftops through rainbow-tinted glass at Aros Aarhus Kunstmuseum
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- explore Aarhus’s top-class sights, then eat superbly and drink plentifully
- transport
- revel in the great outdoors on a canoe trip in the Lake District
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Central West Coast, Hvide Sande, South-Central Jut-land, Billund & Legoland, Jelling, Givskud, Herning, The Lake District, Silkeborg, Ry, Him-melbjerget, Aarhus, Djursland & Around, Ebeltoft, Grenaa, North-Central Jutland, Randers, Re-bild Bakker & Rold Skov, Viborg.
This is the Copenhagen chapter from Lonely Planet’s Denmark guidebook.
Copenhagen is the coolest kid on the Nordic block. Edgier than Stockholm and worldlier than Oslo, the Danish capital gives Scandinavia the X factor. Just ask style bibles Monocle and Wall-paper magazines, which fawn over its industrial-chic bar, design and fashion scenes, and culi-nary revolution.
- learn about the Vikings at Denmark’s National Museum, the Nationalmuseet
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- get inspired at Louisiana, an extraordinary museum of modern and contemporary art
- transport
- enjoy all things seasonal, artisanal and scrumptious at the celebrated Torvehallerne KBH
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: History, Sights, Activities, Tours, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Around Copenhagen.
This is the Funen chapter from Lonely Planet’s Denmark guidebook.
Funen (Fyn in Danish) is Denmark’s proverbial middle child. Lacking Zealand’s capital-city pull or Jutland’s geographic dominance, it’s often overlooked by visitors, who rarely do more than make a whistle-stop visit to Hans Christian Andersen’s birthplace, Odense.
- Sail to Denmark’s ‘wedding island’ of undulating country lanes, Aerø
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- explore Egeskov Slot, a splendid castle with its park full of mazes, museums and mar-vels
- transport
- seek out ultra-quaint villages of thatched, half-timbered houses north of Kerteminde, on the Hindsholm Peninsula
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Odense, Northeast Funen, Nyborg, Kerteminde & Around, Hindsholm Peninsula, Southern Funen, Faaborg & Around, Egeskov Slot, Svendborg & Around, Langeland, Aerø.
This is the Møn, Falster & Lolland chapter from Lonely Planet’s Denmark guide-book.
Welcome to Denmark’s ‘South Sea Islands’. OK, you won’t get coconut palms and hula skirts…but do expect a fine glimpse of rural Scandinavian island life amid rolling fields of wheat and sugar beet dotted with occasional neolithic tombs.
- search for prehistoric fossils at the foot of Denmark’s tallest cliffs, Møns Klint
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- channel your inner knight or maiden at medieval-themed museum-village of Middelalder-centret, just outside Nykøbing F
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- decipher the naive daubs and stick figures on vaulted medieval church ceilings at Keldby, Fanefjord and Elmelunde
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Møn, Stege, Nyord, Central Møn, Møns Klint, Western Møn, Falster & Lolland, Nykøbing F, Marielyst, Maribo & Bandholm, Rødby, Western Lolland.
This is the Zealand chapter from Lonely Planet’s Denmark guidebook.
Denmark’s largest island offers much more than the dazzle of Copenhagen. North of the city lie some of the country’s finest beaches and most impressive castles. To the west awaits histo-ry-steeped Roskilde, home to a tremendous Viking Ship Museum.
- gawp at lavish furnishings and abundant artworks in one of Denmark’s most opulent his-toric buildings, Frederiksborg Slot
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- windsurf from a wide, golden beach, Hornbæk Surf Beach, that feels more Mediterranean than Danish
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- snoop around Kronborg Slot, the immense castle that was the setting for Shakespeare’s Hamlet
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Northeast Zealand, Helsingør, Hillerød, Fredensborg, Hornbæk, Gilleleje, Tisvildeleje, Roskilde & Around, Lejre, Southern Zealand, Køge, Næstved & Around, Stevns Klint, Vordingborg, Western Zealand, Ringsted, Sorø, Lake Tissø, Korsør.
This chapter contains the Denmark Today, History, The Danish Lifestyle, Danish Design, Food & Drink, Literature, Film & Television, Directory A–Z, Transport and Language chapters from Lonely Planet’s Denmark guidebook.
All the info you need on everything from history, food and arts to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get tips for women travellers, gay and lesbian travel-lers, travellers with disabilities, and travellers with kids. And get the most out of your conversa-tions with a handy language guide and glossary.
- a rundown on the history and people of Denmark
- dedicated chapters on Danish literature, cinema, architecture and design
- full coverage for foodies
- details on walking, cycling and thrillseeking in the glorious countryside
Coverage includes: Denmark Today, History, The Danish Lifestyle, Dan-ish Design, Food & Drink, Literature, Film & Television, Directory A–Z, Transport and Lan-guage.
This is the Southern Jutland chapter from Lonely Planet’s Denmark guide-book.
This is a region of salty offshore islands, understated royal palaces and character-filled his-toric towns, with unexpectedly modern treats in the form of edgy art and architecture, and offbeat design museums.
- join the nightwatchman on an evening walk through Ribe’s historic neighbourhoods
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- dial the cuteness factor up to 11 in a fairy-tale setting at Møgeltønder
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- sail from modern, industrial Esbjerg to the island charmer of Fanø in only 12 minutes
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Kolding, Christiansfeld, Sønderborg, Padborg, Tønder, Møgeltønder, Rømø, Wadden Sea National Park, Ribe, Esbjerg, Fanø.
This chapter contains the Welcome to Denmark, Denmark’s Top 15, Need to Know, What’s New, If You Like..., Month by Month, Itineraries, The Great Outdoors, Travel with Children, and Regions at a Glance chapters from Lonely Planet’s Denmark guidebook.
Your journey to Denmark starts here. You’ll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go and when, how much to budget, plus in-depth info on travelling in Denmark with children.
- tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events
- list of highlights and best experiences
- everything you need to know about Denmark’s outdoor activities
- user-friendly country overview ensures you won’t miss a thing
Coverage includes: Welcome to Denmark, Denmark’s Top 15, Need to Know, What’s New, If You Like: Islands, Viking History, Fabulous Food, Family Attractions, Out-door Activities, Architecture & Design, Month by Month, Itineraries, The Great Outdoors, Travel with Children, and Regions at a Glance.
This is the Northern Jutland chapter from Lonely Planet’s Denmark guide-book.
Northern Jutland wows visitors with its magnificent light and beautiful barren landscapes of shifting sands. If you witness the soft blue nuances by the water as day turns into night, you’ll understand the Land of Light’s appeal to artists.
- survey two seas at Grenen, Denmark’s northernmost point
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- find inspiration in treasured artworks with a real sense of place at the Skagens Museum
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- discover the new, improved appeal of the waterfront city of Aalborg
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Aalborg, Frederikshavn, Læsø, Sæby, Skagen, Hirt-shals, Løkken & Around, Klitmøller.
Inside Lonely Planet’s Denmark Travel Guide:
- Colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, literature, music, architecture, landscapes, wildlife, the Sami, Finnish culture, Finnish design
- Over 43 maps
Coverage Includes: Copenhagen, Sealand, Funen, Jutland, Møn, Falster & Lolland, Bornholm and more
ISBN: 9781786574664
Edition: 8th
Publication Date: May 2018
Writers: Mark Elliott, Carolyn Bain, Cristian Bonetto
320 pages, 64pp color, 55 maps | Dimensions: 128mm × 197mm
Next edition due: July 2023
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