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Whether you like it with or without foam, beer is a very popular drink worldwide. In fact today I just heard on the radio that in Spain the average consumption per person is 54 liters per year.

Well, we do not go around the bush. Today we are going to visit the factory of the world’s most famous beer: the Carlsberg (the green tin crown, yes)

First step: we must be in Copenhagen (Denmark), which is the birthplace of beer. After touring Strøget, get us a picture with the Little Mermaid and see the changing of the guard at the Royal Palace, we go straight to Carlsberg Brewery.

There two huge elephants carved at the entrance to greet us for about 2 hours where we can make a self-guided tour (with tasting included). Surely we marvel at the impeccable cleanliness of their laboratories, distilleries and wineries where millions of gallons of the golden beverage is brewing every day.

Here is the largest collection of beers in the world: some 12,000 bottles (and growing) which will take a while to find our favorite (either Spanish, Argentina, Mexican, American or whatever) but will, for sure.

At the end of the visit, gave us a voucher to exchange for two cans and, of course, where we will store carrying shirts, bags, bowls and green cans.

The tours are on Saturdays and Sundays at 11 and 15 hours. Where? 11, Gamle Carlsberg.

You may by now come to turn your vacation this year but there is always a next year and next destination. A good option might be to visit Denmark to spend your next holidays in some of their cities. If you are someone who likes the sights, enjoy a good meal, stroll through quiet places and many other things no doubt you’ll like Denmark.

Denmark is the happiest country in the world, according to latest figures. It’s very interesting because we all want to be happy. Danes living in a beautiful, tranquil, surrounded by tranquility, take life quietly, among other things that they are the happiest people in the world. It would be nice to go to Denmark to infect their happiness and their way of seeing life.

Not a bad idea to enjoy a trip to Denmark, because we will be able to relax, enjoy the quiet cities, beautiful landscapes. It is truly enviable know that the Danes take things in a way so calm and able to be so happy.

In this video you can see a journey of some tourists enjoyed their trip to Denmark and were able to enjoy its monuments and other attractions that Denmark has to offer to tourists visiting the country.

In the Aalborg city center we find a range of comfort and high class service to our visit to Denmark is an experience full of good times and the possibility of moving to the most important points in minutes.

On the street Ved Stranden 14-16, Radisson Sas Limfjord is in operation since 1979, offering first-level care and all essential services in any trip, whether business or pleasure.

The 188 rooms at the Radisson can enjoy different views of the city, along the river, and the attention that characterizes the internationally renowned hotels.

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As early Viking Age, the word Denmark is inscribed on the great Jelling Stone, to the tenth century While covering the territory then, and today is very different.

Between the thirteenth and eighteenth centuries Denmark used to be a great impotence, with a degree of influence comparable to the largest countries in Europe.

Denmark during the Viking period based his power on the peninsula of Jutland, the island of Zealand and the southern part of what is now Sweden.

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Some important dates in the Danish nation as to take account of our itinerary and make some historical facts to appreciate the solemn and festive side of this nation.

The fourth Friday after Easter Sunday, about 18 April, we celebrate the Great Day of Prayer. That day and the night before and eaten hot rolls, mainly in Copenhagen, is used to pass by a place of importance (the Citadel or the Langelinie) and doing chorus shows. Hereby established in 1686 to join several days of fasting and prayer.

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Copenhagen is the city’s most lively and busiest night in Scandinavia. Has many theaters, bars, clubs and discos.

In the various theaters present plays and ballet performances. Concerts are also held in several locations: the auditorium of the Danish Radio House, the Tivoli Concert Hall and in churches. The opera and ballet season is from September to June and played in the Teatro Real. In addition, visitors can enjoy puppet shows in the Hongens Have. On the other hand, are outstanding cinemas showing films in original version and subtitled in Danish.

In Copenhagen you can enjoy the free music on summer weekends in the Amager Strandperle and Falledparken. At night, bars, cafes and clubs, especially in the area Vestergård offer all kinds of music and attract a large number of tourists.

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Skagen is a unique place in Europe. It is one of the few places on the continent where two oceans. It is located north of the country in the peninsula of Jutland.

Skagen is washed by the seas Kattegat and Skaggerrak whose waves crash against each other and rise with the help of strong winds, making it a breathtaking landscape. In this area is forbidden to swim, although it is possible to stroll along the beach, depending on the strength of the tide.

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Natural Park of Rands Fjord
It is a beautiful natural park. In the Lake of the fjord stop many waders and ducks in their migration, while the marshes and reeds are home to nesting birds such as the warbler and mustachioed. It is an area with a great diversity of species of birds.

At one time this fjord was halfway between Vejle and Fredericia, on the east coast of Jutland, and connected to the sea. But this outlet was now closed by land and freshwater. To reach the park is to go to the southeast from Vajle. About 6 km after Borkop, the road touches the eastern boundary of the park, just before reaching the town of Egeskov. Most of the area can be seen from the back roads that run along the northern boundary of the park, Overhol, Nebbergard and Osterskov.

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The autonomy referendum extending Greenland is already a fact, and therefore recognizes the right to self-determination of the territory of Denmark, with a total of 75.54% of the votes after the counting of votes.

The advisory referendum must be ratified by the parliaments of Nuuk and Copenhagen but already there is a settlement in which the political forces agreed to respect the result.

The new regulations will take effect from and after June 2009 to coincide with the completion of the 30 years of autonomy Greenland. In addition, as would be two areas that are recognized as autonomous by the Danish kingdom, the first of the Faroe Islands in 2005.

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Rosenborg Castle was built in 1606, within the King’s Park in Copenhagen, under the specific request of Christian IV. This building, crowned by towers and needles, surrounded by a moat and a large park, was the residence of the royal family during the seventeenth century.

The brick building, typical of the Renaissance style Dutchman, has survived the bombing and fires that have occurred since then.

The building is well furnished but casual. The rooms are arranged chronologically. Those belonging to the period running from Christian IV to Frederik IV have been carefully preserved.

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