Must-see attractions in Denmark

  • Stoppenålen

    Odense

    These two shaped-stone pillars look provocatively sexual, but are supposed to represent the proud if hapless 'darning needle' that's the antihero of Hans…

  • Moseløkken Stenbrudsmuseum

    Bornholm

    Situated at the Moseløkken granite quarry, this small museum showcases the work of local stonemasons and sculptors, with occasional demonstrations of…

  • Rådhus

    Helsingør

    Restored in 2015, the attractive, brick, Gothic 1852 town hall building is particularly appealing at night when light strained through the stained-glass…

  • Vor Frue Kirke

    Odense

    With a stepped-brick tower, this church is often cited as Odense's oldest. Though records are hazy, most of the whitewashed interior dates back to the…

  • Sankt Nicolai Kirke

    Bornholm

    The town's elevated landmark has a distinctive witch's-hat tower. Its present form dates from 1918, though it sits on the site of a 13th-century chapel.

  • Hans Andersen Statue

    Odense

    Outside the low-rise Radisson Blu hotel, Hans Christian Andersen sits with top hat on a seat awaiting selfies.

  • Rådhus Courtyard

    Copenhagen

    Influenced by the architecture of northern Italy, City Hall's courtyard features a central fountain.

  • Old Town Hall

    Aalborg

    The baroque-style old town hall (c 1762) sits at the corner of Østerågade and Gammel Torv.

  • Vor Frue Kirke

    Aalborg

    This church is a landmark in the old part of town, anchoring a neighbourhood worth a wander.

  • Gudhjem Glasrøgeri

    Bornholm

    Watch top-quality Bornholm glass being hand-blown at Gudhjem Glasrøgeri at the dockside.

  • Sankt Mortens Kirke

    Central Jutland

    This imposing redbrick church dates from the end of the 15th century.

  • Himmelbjerg Tårnet

    Central Jutland

    This 25m-high tower was built in 1875 and sits atop Himmelbjerget.

  • Helligåndshuset

    Central Jutland

    Helligåndshuset dates from 1434 and was built as a monastery.

  • Albani Brewery

    Odense

    Founded in 1859, the city's ubiquitous Odense beers are brewed by Albani right in the heart of town, though the company is now part of conglomerate Royal…

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