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Denmark Introduction

Denmark forms part of Scandinavia along with Sweden and Norway. The country was once the throne of Viking raiders and later became a major north European power. Today the country is a modern and prosperous nation and participates in general political and economic integration of Europe. Denmark is also the birth country of the famous “Lego” franchise.

Tourism

The country is known as one of the greenest countries in the world and rapeseed fields and windmills are common during summer time.

Airport

55°37′43″N
12°38′49″E

Denmark has 2 international airports with Copenhagen Airport (CPH) as the largest airport in Denmark and even in Scandinavia. The other main international airport in Denmark is Billund Airport.

Airlines

What to see

  • Danish Islands – Bornholm, Læsø, Langeland, etc.
  • Jelling Rune Stones
  • Roskilde Cathedral
  • Kronborg Slot
  • Legoland
  • Rundetårn
  • St Peter's Church
  • Danish Museum of Art & Design
  • Fanefjord Kirke Church
  • Danmarks Tekniske Museum
  • Museum of Ribe’s Vikings
  • Hugos Vinkjælder
  • Viking Ship Museum
  • Jyllands Park Zoo
  • The National Museum
  • Copenhagen Zoo

What to do

  • Aalborg Carnival
  • Skive Festival
  • Roskilde Festival
  • Copenhage Jazz Festival
  • Langelands Festival
  • Copenhagen Beer Festival
  • Copenhagen Blues Festival
  • Ship Ahoy Festival
  • Wacken Open Air Festival
  • Smukkestees Festival

General Information

Currency & Time Zone

Denmark uses the Danish Krone (DKK) as their main currency. DKK 1.00 will cost a South African tourist about ZAR 1.38. Denmark is somewhat of an expensive country and care should be taken when traveling with a budget.

The country falls on the UTC+2 time zone (the same as South Africa), which means it is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. During summer Daylight Savings Time changes the time zone to UTC+1.

Water

The quality of tap water in Denmark exceeds that of bottled water and therefore one should not be offended when you see a waiter filling a can of water from the tap. Restaurants are regularly visited by health inspectors and are rated by 1 – 4 “smiley scale” so be sure to check for these happy faces.

Crime

Denmark is a save country and violent crimes are very rare. Petty crimes such as pickpocketing do occur and tourists should never leave their belongings out in the open.

Weather

Climate is temperate with winters that are not particularly cold and cool summers. Winter temperature can drop to 0˚C while the summer temperature averages around 15,7˚C. Due to the northern location of the country the days are short during winters and longer in the summer.

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