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Denmark
Coastal cliffs, lighthouses and the raw northern light. Denmark is a quiet, wide-open country for photographers drawn to the sea, dunes and long twilight.
Currency
DKK (Deense kroon)
Language
Deens
Timezone
CET / CEST
Plug
Type C / E / F
Drives on
Right
Calling code
+45
Stories
Helligdomsklipperne Bornholm: Walks, Boat Trip and Practical Info
Helligdomsklipperne – The Sacred Cliffs of Bornholm Regular readers will know by now that Bornholm is one of our favourite destinations. It's a beautiful island in the Baltic Sea. It belongs to Denmark, although its location is actually closer to Sweden than to Denmark itself. It's an island with many faces. You could say: Denmark […]
Visiting Hammershus: Guide to Northern Europe's Largest Castle Ruins
Hammershus – Ruins, Wind and Light at the Edge of Bornholm I've written about it before and even created a book about it, Bornholm – Pearl of the Baltic Sea. It's an island with many faces. You could say, Denmark in miniature. The most beautiful beaches in the south to rugged rocky coasts to the […]
Visiting Christiansø: Practical Guide for Your Day Trip from Bornholm
Christiansø – An Island Full of Silence, Light and History in the Baltic Sea If you're staying on the Danish island of Bornholm, a day trip to the small island of Christiansø is highly recommended. It's a beautiful place where time seems unhurried and where silence is truly silent. To reach Christiansø, you need to […]
Visiting Dueodde Beach: Complete Guide to Bornholm's Finest Beaches
Dueodde Beach – Beautiful White Beaches on Bornholm's South Coast We've been visiting Bornholm for years. The island was once recommended to me by a colleague from Copenhagen: a place of peace, space, and a landscape more varied than anywhere else in Denmark. Since then, we've returned almost every year – usually in May or […]
Fishing Boats on the Beach at Slettestrand and Thorup Strand, Denmark
Fishing Boats on the Beach: An Iconic Coastal Scene of Denmark In September we were in North Jutland. It was the same trip as our hike to Bulbjerg Knude that I wrote about last week: a week full of peace, space, and the kind of light that constantly changes. The coast of North Jutland has […]
Bulbjerg Knude: Hiking Along Denmark's Only Bird Cliff
Bulbjerg Knude: Hiking Along Denmark's Only Bird Cliff In September we spent a week in North Jutland. It was exactly the kind of week that I associate with Denmark: quiet, lots of space, and days with changeable weather. Not too warm, perfect for being active – and it's precisely those windy days that make the […]
Himmelbjerget and Silkeborg: Hiking, Autumn Colours and Practical Tips for Denmark's Lake District
Himmelbjerget – The Autumn Colours Around Silkeborg's Lakes In the heart of Jutland, not far from the charming town of Silkeborg, lies Himmelbjerget – literally "The Sky Mountain". At 147 metres it's no Alpine peak, but in the Danish landscape it feels like a summit of significance. From the top you have a breathtaking view […]
Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse: Photography, Walking Routes and Practical Tips for Denmark's West Coast
Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse – Photography in Wind and Sand On the rugged west coast of Jutland, high above the sea and dunes, stands the iconic Rubjerg Knude lighthouse. It's one of the most photographed places in Denmark – and for good reason. The lighthouse towers above the sand and waves, seemingly in constant battle with […]
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