Denmark

Denmark is one of the world's oldest monarchies and is renowned for Scandinavian design and cycling culture.

Country

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Useful facts for planning

Guide type Country

In this guide

Why go

Capital: Copenhagen

Currency: Danish Krone (DKK)

Best time: May–Sep

Weather: Temperate; mild summers and cool winters

Top attractions: Copenhagen • Tivoli Gardens • Nyhavn • Aarhus • Kronborg Castle

Nature: North Sea & Baltic coast • islands • forests • lakes • national parks

Quick fact: Denmark is one of the world's oldest monarchies and is renowned for Scandinavian design and cycling culture.