Travel ideas for Denmark - unique sights, worth Guinness records

In Denmark, on Zealand Island, the tourists can see the ancient Frederiksborg Castle, one of the best examples of Italian Baroque style. The castle was built in the late 17th century for King Frederik IV. The outstanding architect Ernst Brandenburger worked on his project. Still in childhood the future King of Denmark had visited Italy and was inspired by the chic Italian architecture. When Frederik IV became ruler of the country, he fulfilled his dream and erected a wonderful palace on the water. The exterior of the palace was personally designed by the king.
Until the middle of the 19th century the castle remained a royal family residence, and since 1868 belongs to the royal military academy. Most rooms of the palace are open to visitors. The rich art collection is preserved in the castle. Of particular interest are the ancient altars, made from the precious metals of Denmark's finest jewelers. The old organ is interesting for the connoisseurs of classical music. In the small courtyards of the castle the ancient fountains and sculpture compositions have been preserved.
In the middle of the 19th century the palace was damaged by the fire, which completely destroyed a series of the original building. The old church, which preserves a multitude of precious treasures, has escaped the fire by a miracle. Among the other places worth seeing are the Marmorgalerie and the picturesque inner courtyard, where the fountain of Neptune is located. ... Complete sights collection

The magical Danish town of Billund is a site of the strange entertainment park - Legoland. The original park is located close to the factory, where 'Lego' toys, popular with children from all over the world, are produced. The park was opened in 1968. Literally all the elements of its infrastructure are formed from the ordinary 'Lego' cubes. For the construction of the colorful houses, the alleys and the sculptures about 45 million cubes have been used. The designs created by the best designers in the world look simply amazing.
During a walk through the park you can see the exact copies of the world famous sights. One of the most unusual thematic zones of the park is called Minilandia. This is the fairy-tale 'Lego' country where the dice are formed not only by the streets with houses, but also by the canals on which the beautiful ships sail. The extensive park terrarium is divided into eight thematic zones, each of which is intended for children of a certain age.
Both the smallest visitors as well as the adults who like the breathtaking roller coasters will find a suitable attraction here. In the LEGOREDO Town Park you can go canoeing, and in the 'Piratenland' the visitors can go on a quest for the treasures. Adventureland will please the followers of unusual attractions, and DUPLO land - the smallest visitors to the park. Legoland is regularly supplemented with the new attractions and recreation areas. Today, the park covers more than 100 square meters. Annually more than 1.5 million people visit the park. ... Complete sights collection

In Copenhagen is not only one of the most wonderful entertainment venues in the world, but also a real historical sight of world significance. Tivoli Park was opened in 1843 and has a fairly small area of ​​8 hectares. The history of the park opening is very interesting. Georg Karstensen, the outstanding military person, is considered to be his founder. As a legend tells, he persuaded King Christian VIII to grant the land for the future park, which would allow the city dwellers to be led by the political problems of the country.
After the opening, the park was used for concerts and theater performances. This good tradition has been around for more than a century and a half. Tivoli Park also has some modern innovations. A few years ago the roller coaster 'Demon' was opened on the park territory. In the Tivoli Park is the highest carousel of the planet 'Star Flyer', whose cabins rise to the height of 80 meters. An excellent hall was built for the concerts, so the interesting performances in the park are held all year round.
Tivoli will please those visitors who like to relax in the quiet atmosphere and like nature. The park looks beautiful in all seasons. In spring and summer he is decorated with the magnificent landscape compositions. During a walk in the picturesque avenues you can see the numerous interesting monuments and sculptures that were set up on the day of the park opening. Some prefer to visit the park in the evening when lit by the beautiful festive illumination. ... Complete sights collection

Amongst the fairy-tale and most famous castles in Europe you have to mention the Danish town of the same name. This castle was built in the 16th century and is surrounded by the deep moat. Its territory can only be traced to the only drawbridge. After the foundation was built the incredibly beautiful garden around the medieval castle. Like many years ago, you can see the wonderful peacocks and hear the song of songbirds hidden in lush tree tops.
One of the main secrets of the old castle is the wonderful doll house 'Queen Titania', which is considered a real antiquarian masterpiece. Once, the castle belonged to the well-known English painter and officer Newil Wilkinson, whose young daughter had asked the father to build the special castle for the elf queen Titania. The loving father realized the daughter's request and built the incredibly beautiful dollhouse, whose furnishings were just as splendid as the interiors of the luxurious palace.
The old castle is very popular with the tourists with the children. According to one of the legends, if their visitors behaved well during the last eight days, they can meet Queen Titania in the castle. Besides the magical unique doll house, visitors can see the expositions of four most interesting museums in Egeskov Castle, as well as the dark medieval labyrinths. ... Complete sights collection

Denmark is one of the most developed and richest countries in the world, so it is particularly difficult to assume that there you can see wonderful lunar landscapes. Not far from the coast of Skagen city, there is the unique site named Sand Dunes. That’s an amazing combination of vast empty beaches and quicksand. This natural landmark is situated in the unique location, where the Baltic Sea is connected with the North Sea.
Incredibly beautiful sand dunes have long attracted curious tourists. Many tend to visit the coast during the summer solstice. According to an old tradition, on this day, lush festivities are held on the coast until late at night. The music plays and, after dark, bonfires light up the surrounding lunar landscape. In the remaining time, the travelers also have an opportunity to visit the spectacular coastline and enjoy the atmosphere of complete calmness, as people can be rarely seen there.
One of the main mysteries of the coast is the sandy dune, Rabjerg Mile. It is characterized by an impressive scale. The structure is moving. This dune is the largest in northern Europe. Its height is 40 meters, and the area is about one square kilometer. The dune moves under the influence of wind. Every year, it crawls to the north-east direction by an average of 18 meters. Fortunately, you can go climbing on this dune. You can fully appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of the surrounding landscape from the top of this formation. ... Complete sights collection

In Denmark, in the town of Hirtshals, there is the famous Oceanarium of the North Sea. Nordsoen Oceanarium is a unique entertainment center. A memorable visit is guaranteed to everyone. The total volume of its tanks is 4 500 cubic meters; they are inhabited by 70 species of fish. To some this collection may seem quite modest, but each of the inhabitants of this amazing oceanarium is the rarest resident of the sea. Only in Nordsoen Oceanarium, you can simultaneously watch several sunfishes, slow movements of which are fascinating.
Opening of the Oceanarium was held in 1984. Among its outstanding features, there is a huge aquarium resembling an amphitheater.  The height of its glass is 8 meters. It’s very comfortable to watch the flocks of mackerel and herring, as well as a huge shark through it. Every day, an amazing show is held for guests of oceanarium. They can watch a diver plunging into the aquarium to feed the fish.
In addition to the huge aquarium, there is a large outdoor pool that is home to seals. Travellers with children will be interested to visit the aquarium in a warm season, when Krabbekysten interactive zone is open for youngest visitors. It is a large playground with a pond, petting swimming pool, and a pier, where you can catch crabs. In summer, an excellent area for a picnic, cafes with outdoor terraces, and souvenir shops are available to visitors. ... Complete sights collection

One of the most beautiful Danish lighthouses is situated in Rubjerg-Knude. You can see it on the edge of the 60 meters cliff. The lighthouse was built in 1900 and worked about 70 years. Unfortunately, after 1968 it could not work more because of the sand-dunes on the coastline. People could do nothing with that. The height of the sand-dunes has been increasing, on the average for 1,5 meters per year.
In 1968 they became so high that sailors didn't see the lighthouse from the sea. For more than 10 years the lighthouse was empty, in 1980 there was opened the museum of shifting sands. It became popular among travelers, however in 2002 because of the fast-growing dunes the museum and nearby cafe were closed. Nowadays a high tower is over the sand only for several meters. Specialists say that to 2030 the "Lighthouse Rubjerg-Knude" will fall into the sea.
Despite this fact that the museum was closed, this area still adores curious tourists. There you can see the ruins of old churches, visit historical Wreck Master's Farm, where an interesting exposition of shifting sands and the exposition of the region's history are placed. The lighthouse is not far from the coastal town Lenstra, that's why it is easy to get there. ... Complete sights collection

Amalienborg is considered one of the most beautiful palaces in Denmark. It has remained the main Royal residence in the country for many years. The Rococo palace was built in the middle of the 17th century. The king of Denmark presented it as a gift to his wife Sofia Amalia. The original palace did not last long. An Opera performance was performed in it in 1689. A strong fire broke out in it during this performance. The fire almost destroyed the building. The construction of the new Royal residence began on the orders of King Frederick V later. According to official documents, more than 170 people died during this fire.
The palace is a beautiful complex at present. It consists of four Rococo mansions. These mansions are located around a small square. Amalienborg Palace is a very attractive tourist attraction. The ceremonial changing of the guard takes place here at noon every day. A lot of people always gather to watch it. The beautiful statue of King Frederick V is located in the center of the square of the palace complex. It was installed here in 1771.
The beautiful palace is accessible to tourists all year round. Interesting excursions are conducted through old mansions. You can admire their luxurious design during these excursions. A rich collection of old works of art, antique furniture, sculptures, and valuable interior decorations is kept in the Royal residence. The best masters of Europe worked on their creation. ... Complete sights collection