Tourism in Denmark
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Image:KarleboL.jpg Tourism in Denmark is characterized by the friendly, relaxed atmosphere found throughout the little land, and a closeness to nature. For Danes, the people who live in the land of Denmark, a key self-identifying concept is "hygge" (Danish meaning approx. "coziness"). This term means spending quality time with family and friends, in a relaxed atmosphere. Danes are friendly, outgoing, beautiful and very well-educated. The majority of Danes speak English, and are glad to do so; thus, travelling in Denmark is easy for many people because of the large common language base and the traditional hospitality.Image:Visitdenmarklogo.gif
The kingdom consists of the main island Zealand, the Jutland peninsula and many islands, with small cities, towns and rolling farmland. Worth a visit are Odense (the home of Hans Christian Andersen), the Fyn region, the cities of Aarhus and Aalborg, Legoland in Billund, Skagen— the northernmost point of Denmark, Elsinore and its Kronborg Castle, the island of Bornholm, the cliffs at Møns Klint, Roskilde Cathedral, and Denmark's remarkable coastline with long, white beaches along the North Sea and the Baltic Sea.
Image:CopenhagenNyHavn2001.jpg A trip of its own should be planned for Copenhagen with its palaces and castles (Amalienborg Palace where the royal family live, Christiansborg Castle where the Danish Parliament convenes, and Rosenborg Castle where the crown jewels and the Danish Crown Regalia are displayed), the changing of the guard, Tivoli Gardens, its landmark "Den lille havfrue" ("The Little Mermaid"), the shopping street Strøget, the popular Nyhavn area.
Visitors to Denmark should try the local cuisine, characterized by Danish beer (Carlsberg, Tuborg, Albani or Faxe), red sausages, frikadeller (Danish meatballs), the world-famous national dish smørrebrød (open-face sandwiches) and many famous fish dishes.