Through must-see attractions, hidden gems and breathtaking landscapes, beauty is in the eye of every beholder of Denmark.
So cultured, so cosmopolitan – Denmark is a luxury vacation just waiting for you to discover all of its old-fashioned elegance and family-friendly fun. Best of all, with the tiny size of this country, everything is just right around the corner.
Copenhagen, Denmark
A fairy-tale confection of historic architecture
Your trip will no doubt center on Copenhagen, with its impossibly good restaurants, chic design stores, and engrossing museums filled with Viking Age treasures. The Danish capital city is awash in grandeur, its iconic Little Mermaid statue – which was inspired by the tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen – is a landmark moment that will quickly imprint itself on your mind and your social media accounts. The same goes for 17th-century Rosenborg Castle, a Dutch Renaissance wedding cake of a building, housing the crown jewels.
The Botanical Garden is part of the Natural History Museum, holding the largest collection of plants in the country. And family vacationers definitely need to have Tivoli Gardens on their agenda, which has well-earned its status as the world’s oldest amusement park (and one of the most fun).
A fine balance of savoir-faire and chic opulence
Denmark’s stature as having the best standard of living in the world translates to the best luxury vacation for you. This standard is entirely elevated by the New Nordic cuisine. In fact, Copenhagen can lay claim to 15 Michelin-starred restaurants.
The aesthetic here is simple yet elegant, sensible yet stylish. Danish design talent is responsible for practically everything you will touch. The Danish prefer it this way, of course. These forthright folks are not just cool but seem to also be enlightened in a way that sets them apart from the rest of Europe.
A civilized mix of family fun and outdoor adventure.
Outside of Denmark’s capital, the Rainbow Panorama rooftop walkway at ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum lays the whole city of Aarhus at your feet, while Legoland – Denmark’s most popular attraction outside Copenhagen in the town of Billund – will excite even the most jaded parent. North Zealand is renowned as the “Danish Riviera,” delighting guests who come to enjoy the seaside and reacquaint themselves with nature. Lakes, streams, beaches – the stage in this region is set for an eco-friendly day trip or a week of R&R. Here – and everywhere, really – you’ll quickly discover that the Danish term “hygge” – a defining characteristic of Danish culture, signifying contentment and well-being – is very apt indeed.