6-day fairy tale journey in Denmark
7 cities |
12 attraction(s) |
total distance 90
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Day6
Day1: Copenhagen
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The statue, based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Little Mermaid," has become a symbol of Denmark, especially after the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. In addition, 2013 marked the 100th anniversary of the Little Mermaid statue, making it a must-visit attraction. Standing at approximately 1.5 meters tall, the bronze statue was sculpted by Danish sculptor Edvard Eriksen, who used his wife as the model.
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Amalienborg Palace was built in the mid-18th century and is located in the eastern part of Copenhagen, not far from the location of the Little Mermaid. It is the main palace of the royal family. The palace consists of four identical buildings surrounding the octagonal square. It was not until the late 18th century that the royal family started living there. When the Queen is at the palace, the Danish flag is raised on the building. Visitors can visit two of the palaces, one of which is now a museum for the royal family, while the other is used for receiving foreign guests. In addition, visitors can take photos with the royal guards on duty, who are also characters in Andersen's fairy tales. However, it is important to keep a distance during the photo-taking, as getting too close may result in a warning from the guards. During the changing of the guards, you can see a small-scale ceremonial procession, and daring visitors can march in step from a distance of one meter. Just be prepared, as many people will point their cameras at you.
Day2: Helsingoer
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One of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in Scandinavia. Magnificent and simple in appearance, it has a unique style with ceiling paintings depicting biblical scenes. The church is simple and the choir and organ concerts are enjoyable.
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Day3: Hilleroed > Roskilde
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Frederiksborg Castle
Frederiksborg Castle was built by Frederick II in 1560 and includes a church, a great hall, and a botanical garden. It has 60 halls and showcases the architectural style of the Dutch Renaissance, making it the most prominent remaining Renaissance-style building in Northern Europe. Originally, it was a private estate, but Danish King Frederick II exchanged it with Herluf Trolle, the owner of a forest monastery, in order to please his queen, Sophie.
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The Viking Ship Museum is located on the Museum Island in Roskilde Fjord, just a 35-minute drive from Copenhagen. It is the national museum of Denmark, showcasing Danish ships, navigation, and medieval shipbuilding culture.
The Viking people were legendary warriors who dominated northern Europe and even extended their influence to Russia from the late 8th to the late 11th century. Their great achievements as North Sea pirates were not only due to their formidable fighting skills but also their pirate ships. These warships allowed them to sail farther and faster, making them the rulers of that era. The Viking Ship Museum houses the remains of five authentic Viking pirate ships excavated from Skuldelev. These are not replicas but actual wreckage of the original vessels.
If you visit the Viking Ship Museum in the summer, you can even become a sailor and sail on a replica Viking pirate ship in Roskilde Fjord, experiencing the pirate life from over 1000 years ago. Since 2012, the museum has also offered a unique Nordic pirate meal for visitors. If you are a fan of ships, pirates, and history, don't miss this unique Viking Ship Museum.
Day4: Odense
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Egeskov Castle, located in the southern part of Funen Island, Denmark's second largest island, was built in 1554 and is one of the best-preserved Renaissance-style waterfront castles in Europe. The castle features a variety of exhibitions and activities, including a hunting hall, antique car museum, music hall, and a large maze. Visitors can also enjoy delicious sandwiches and Italian cuisine at the castle's café, as well as participate in various outdoor activities such as picnicking and electric balance bike racing. Children can also have fun in the children's play area, where they can participate in activities such as stilt walking and soapbox racing.
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The Hans Christian Andersen Museum is located in the city center of Odense, Denmark, on the central part of the island of Funen. It was built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the great Danish fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen. The museum is a red-tile white-walled cottage, located in a cobblestone-paved street. The display rooms of the museum include 18 rooms. Rooms 1 to 12 introduce the life and works of Hans Christian Andersen in chronological order, displaying a large number of manuscripts, correspondence, drafts of Andersen's works, as well as oil paintings and sculptures related to Andersen's life created by some famous Danish painters and artists. The museum also houses a library and a video and audio playback room, where visitors can listen to Andersen's fairy tales. The museum was originally built within Andersen's former residence, but it has been expanded twice due to Andersen's reputation and the increasing number of visitors. The museum's garden occasionally hosts performances of Andersen's fairy tales. The museum shop offers a wide variety of books about Andersen and his works in various languages.
Day5: Aarhus
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ARoS is one of the largest art museums in Northern Europe, with a total area of 20,700 square meters spread over 10 floors. It attracts approximately 1 million visitors each year, making it the most visited art museum on the Scandinavian Peninsula.
The museum's exhibition area covers 7,000 square meters and includes Danish and international art works from the 16th century to the present. The most notable piece inside is the giant boy sculpture called "Boy." The boy has a melancholic expression on his face with a subtle smile, and his upper body is exposed as he squats on a high platform. When you look at this painting, it feels like he is also looking directly at you, very lifelike.
At the top of the museum is the "Your Rainbow Panorama," a 150-meter long and 3-meter wide corridor surrounding the museum. It is a permanent artwork created by the artist Olafur Eliasson, who has both Danish and Icelandic heritage. The space inside is vast, and through the rainbow-colored windows, you can enjoy the beautiful view of the entire city of Aarhus.
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This is the pinnacle of Danish entertainment history, the charming open-air museum (meaning "Old Town"), a special attraction that brings together 75 half-timbered buildings from various parts of Denmark and reconstructs them in their original form, offering an excellent opportunity to learn about the lifestyle of the ancient Nordic people.
Day6: skagen
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Skagen's buried church (Den tilsandede kirke) was built in the 14th century and gradually buried by sand dunes. It is now a museum.
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