Discover Denmark with Back-Roads
From the easy charm of the sleepy fishing communities which pepper the coastline, to the cutting-edge design and thoroughly modern cultural draws of cosmopolitan Copenhagen; Viking ship museums to modern art, Denmark is a country which embraces both its heritage and its future.
Things to do in Denmark
Explore the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
Peruse one of the top modern art galleries not only in Denmark but in the world with a visit to the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. Enjoying a spectacular location on the shore of Øresund Sound and boasting panoramic coastal views, the museum houses a carefully selected collection of over 3,500 permanent pieces, as well as several prestigious exhibitions every year.
Discover Denmark’s Viking Ship Museum
Immerse yourself in the history of Denmark’s most fearsome denizens: the Vikings with a visit to the world-renowned Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde. Delve into the Viking Age and the everyday lives of people from this time, hear tales of pillaging and plundering and learn about unique practices including the famous burial ceremonies as you journey back to a time when the Vikings were amongst the most feared, yet powerful, people in the world.
Uncover history at Frederiksborg Castle
Originally built as the official residence for King Christian IV of Denmark-Norway in the first part of the 17th century. The palatial complex of Frederiksborg Castle was the largest Rennaissance residence in all of Scandinavia. It was almost completely destroyed by a fire in 1859 but with the help of local support and much careful restoration, the magnificent building was returned to its former glory and delights visitors to this day.