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Denmark is a country that offers travelers many attractions: tour the beaches, visit the oldest cities, visit places filled with art and culture.

Denmark is a country that offers travelers many attractions: tour the beaches, visit the oldest cities, visit places filled with art and culture.

The land of Hans Christian Andersen and Prince Hamlet has a special component that comes from the Vikings, ancient inhabitants of the territory, and its history and traditions, but cast one of the most modern lifestyles, a harmonious organization and strict rules of conduct that make it a very safe place to visit.

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Denmark is traditionally a land of Vikings and today they are their Historis and also if UniVisit to Roskilde we visit the remains of the vessels of the popular biking. It is called the Viking Ship Museum is certainly a very commendable for the mysteriousness of their culture and how wonderful their boats. I will not be missed if you come to this place in Denmark and they will like and can learn these great Viking ships and not only see in photographs.

In this museum we see many boats at the time of the Vikings. These ships for many years have been found submerged in the waters of this city and not by chance but because in 1000 they did on purpose so as not to clear the main waterway area thus preventing the passage of other vessels. There are many stories that will have the Vikings and very interesting.

The tourists can find many boats have been found in different excavations. For example in 1962 were 5 different types of boats. After finding these ships was inaugurated this museum in 1969. Already in 1997 the facilities were expanded and today you can see original Viking ships and others that are exact replica of the originals and made them the same techniques. It’s really interesting to see them up close.

Is a site much like tourists throughout history that keep these boats. It also makes small roads along the sea in ships have been built like the original so that tourists can feel like a real Viking. Do not miss it because it’s worth a lot. Every year more tourists come to this museum and worth visiting.

After visiting the Palace of Amalienborg and Marmorkirken, back to the banks of the canal, Larsens Plads, which will travel north towards Kastellet, the fortified citadel of Copenhagen. Along with this military buildup is the famous Little Mermaid statue.

Larsens Plads leads, taking a leisurely stroll along the water, to Kastellet, the military fortress that was part of the fortified city in the seventeenth century.

Just at the southern entrance Kastellet in Churchillparken, we find the source Gefion.

According to Norse mythology, was the goddess Gefion, along with their four children, represented by powerful oxen, separated the island of Zealand (Zealand) from Sweden and transported to where it is now. According to legend, the missing piece that takes Sweden Lake Vänern (it is curious that the shape and size of this lake is similar to the territory of the island of Zealand).

Near the fountain is the church of Saint Alban (Alban Sant Kirke), one of the most beautiful churches we saw in Denmark. Read the rest of this entry »

After the short boat trip we arrived at the Amalienborg Palace just before the changing of the guard. The truth is that we had not planned well, but it’s worth seeing because it’s pretty funny. So if you’re a few days in Copenhagen, booking a place at 12:00 in the morning to watch the maneuvers of the soldiers who are part of the Danish Royal Guard.

What is known as Amalienborg Palace is actually an octagonal structure made up of four palaces that surround a central plaza, the Amalienborg Square.

Eighteenth century buildings are designed in accordance with a rococo style. Today is the winter residence of the Danish royal family.

In the center of the square stands the equestrian statue of Frederick V

The Royal Guard parade actually begins at 11:30. The soldiers leave Rosenborg Castle (Rosenborg Slot) and make the journey through the Latin Quarter area, Østergade, Kongens Nytorv, Sankt Anna Plads .. up to Amalienborg.

Here comes the changing of the guard, with the protocol and the peculiarity of such military actions that serve to keep the tradition but are a tourist attraction. Read the rest of this entry »

The city of Copenhagen has a great transportation system, which turns out to be quite efficient, and destinations can be visited in a short time, even people who have little time to know the city can be a good idea of it in the main places of interest and without wasting a minute.

Among the most interesting destinations are: the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, where lines of buses in the city this place is located in the heart of the city, making it an ideal place to start learning Copenhagen, Strøget one of the most famous pedestrian streets of Copenhagen, along which there are important buildings, all kinds of shops, etc., the streets around Strøget Slotsholmen Gammel Strand and the Canal and the port, etc.

It is also possible and highly recommended to visit the city more bike mobilized. The city is designed so that the routes are not too long and cyclists have no problem in moving from one place to another. Read the rest of this entry »

The sea plays a fundamental role in life in Denmark, the Danes have a great bond with him. The sea is both a major source of food for the country’s workplace is also playground and sports field of a people whose ancestors, the Vikings dominated the sea and few did.

Therefore, the maritime tradition is widespread in Denmark, there are many water activities that can be performed at beaches and in many coastal regions, the surfers are arranged so as not to interfere with the movement of swimmers . Everyone has the right space for recreation in the Danish waters.

As the owner of a yacht can sail peacefully through the waters of Denmark, too often practiced canoeing and kayaking along the rivers in a regulated manner to ensure that each of the people it intends to proper way to enjoy nature. By checking the marine forecasts, there is little worry that bad weather will affect a daily outing not far from the coast. But safety on an older boat should be foremost in mind especially for those who are thinking of adventuring far or have limited experience. Ensure that the boat is in seaworthy condition before you leave.
Many days are suitable for sailing in Danish waters by boat, all they have a chance to do so must come to Denmark to learn about sea life on the coast and experience for a moment the relationship of the Danes with the sea. Life under the sea is different in all aspects.

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.

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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