Denmark

Tivoli Gardens

Dating from 1843, Tivoli is the inspiration behind the world-famous Disney theme parks, and here, you'll find a huge range of attractions including a roller coaster, roundabouts, puppet theaters, restaurants, cafés, gardens, food pavilions, and even a Moorish-styled concert hall. Known across the world, Tivoli has appeared in numerous movies and is a true symbol of the city.

Hans Christian Anderson Museum

You can't visit Denmark without being aware of Hans Christian Andersen. His fairy tales and stories are woven into the fabric of Danish society. The museum dates from 1908 and is dedicated to the writer's life and work with displays of artefacts, mementos, and Andersen's own sketches and artwork. Listening posts and interactive installations bring the writer's words to life, and the domed hall is decorated with scenes from Andersen's autobiography.

LEGOLAND

Legoland Must visit place if you travel with your kids! Legoland is definitely one of top tourist attractions in Denmark. Some people visit Denmark especially to visit Original Legoland. Just imagine small world where houses, cars, animals, humans… EVERYTHING is made of millions of Lego bricks

Oresund Bridge

Oresund Bridge was constructed to show to the rest of Europe what two small countries could achieve together. The construction was imagined as an economical,cultural and mental bridge across the region! This modern Bridge connect Copenhagen and Malmo (third largest city of Sweden).f

The Little Mermaid and many other stories This is the most famous story by Hans Christian Anderson

Other HCA 6. Hans Christian Andersen Museum (World of Fairy Tales) 3 Every child in the world knows the tales written by Hans Christian Andersen. «The Ugly Duckling», «The Little Mermaid», «The Snow Queen», «The Steadfast Tin Soldier», «Thumbelina», «The Princess and the Pea», «The Emperor`s New Clothes». Even for adults, these names imposed sweet memories of their own childhood! In honor of H. C. Andersen in the heart of Copenhagen`s bay was placed a statue of his most famous creation – The Little Mermaid. Also Andersen`s bi rthday (2 April) is celebrated as International Children`s Book Day. Link: See more at: in-denmark.html#sthash.qezjK7Qc.dpuf

Copenhagen Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark and most popular place among all tourist attractions in Denmark. Copenhagen is not only largest city with population about 2 millions of people, but also place where you can spend most of your vacation exploring numerous attractions, museums and famous sights. -

Faroe Islands Beautiful islands that were a viking outpost and now a tourist destination.

Fun Facts "Collection of Fun Facts about Denmark - Funny Danish Laws" Fun facts about Denmark - Strange traffic laws In Denmark it's illegal to start a car while someone is under the vehicle, and before starting car you must check lights, brakes, steering and honk your horn. You can't leave your broken car on the side of the road without marking it with a red, reflecting triangle. Car drivers in Denmark must be very careful if a horse drawn carriage will try to pass your car. If the horse becomes nervous, the car owner is required to stop the car, and if necessary even cover car with something. Headlights of your car in Denmark must be ON all the time in order to distinguish it from parked cars. Very old law that say - When you drive car, you must send someone in front of your car with a red flag to warn horse drawn carriages that a motorcar is coming this direction. (Of course this is not true nowdays!) In Denmark it's illegal not to report police when a person has died, and you'll be fined with 20 Danish krone (If they will find you :-).

Egeskov Castle Fairy-tale Egeskov Castle lies in a beautiful setting less than 30 minutes' drive from Odense and is the best preserved moat-castle in Europe. The superb Renaissance structure as seen today was completed in 1554 and originally built for defence purposes. Over the centuries, the castle has changed hands many times and later became a model farm.Europe

Vikings

The Vikings The Vikings were Indo-European people from Scandinavia (modern Denmark, Norway and Sweden), who began around the 400s AD to make frequent raids by boat into Europe, even going into the Mediterranean Sea and raiding Sicily and southern Italy. The Vikings began attacking the Atlantic coast of southern France around 400 AD, and also the eastern coast of England.Indo-European ScandinaviaADMediterranean SeaEngland