Denmark: attractions. Features of Denmark. Denmark on the world map

Denmark ... The sights of this country can not fail to impress everyone, even the most experienced and capricious travelers. Although you should not deny the fact that many tourists at first do not even guess how amazing this country is in beauty, and when you come here, they do not cease to be surprised. Denmark has a rich history and a huge number of significant places that must be visited. Even just reading about it in the media, you will want to buy a tour and immediately go for a visa.

Geographical location

Miniature Denmark is located partly on the peninsula of Jutland and several islands, such as Zealand, Fyn, Falster and others. Denmark is washed by the cold waters of the North and Baltic seas. Land border has only with Germany. From Norway and Sweden, the state separates the Skagerrak, Kattegat and Öresund straits.

How to get to the country

Denmark, whose attractions attract more and more tourists from all over the world every year, is worth it to pre-issue a visa. True, this should not be a problem. There are several visa centers operating in Russia in large cities, such as Moscow, St. Petersburg, Rostov-on-Don, Kazan, Samara, Krasnoyarsk, Krasnodar.

Public transport

The movement of public transport is organized as follows: buses and metro begin traffic on weekdays from 5.00 am (on Sunday from 6.00 am) and work until midnight.

Everyone who has visited the country will agree that the peculiarities of Denmark are to make the life of any person easier and more comfortable. And here's another example: even at night, with an interval of half an hour, there are special buses. They can be reached anywhere in the city and the suburbs. We would, would not we? By the way, very convenient and the fact that the same tickets are valid in all modes of transport. Although, of course, if you want, you can take a taxi. It is in every city. The prices are European, so if you do not have a sufficiently large amount of money, you should still try to resort to public transport services.

Denmark ... Attractions that can not be missed

Here is located the extraordinary beauty of the island of Funun, which, in principle, can be called a landmark entirely. Small towns with "gingerbread houses" and paved cobblestone streets; Medieval castles and paradise gardens - all this is more like an illustration to fairy tales read in childhood. No wonder that on this island in the city of Odense one of the most beloved storytellers in the world was born, Hans Christian Andersen. By the way, fans of his talent can visit the museum opened in the writer's house.

New Harbor, or Nyhavn, - by the very name it is clear that this is a pier. But not ordinary: ancient ships are assembled here. Such a spectacle will impress both adults and children who love stories about sea adventures and pirates. And on the embankment there are cafes, bars, restaurants, in which it's so cool to sit and admire the surrounding beauty.

Denmark on the world map is a very modest state. However, the castle of Kronborg is known all over the world thanks to the immortal work of Shakespeare's "Hamlet". It seems that time has stopped here, and if you look closely, you will see the silhouettes of the inhabitants of the castle in the halls. You can not remain indifferent to this place, you can see with your own eyes what is often shown in the cinema. High walls, a swing bridge, a moat, huge halls, royal chambers, luxurious furniture ... It's worth to come to Denmark only to get to Kronborg.

Country through the eyes of children

Features of Denmark - it is often the desire to surprise and please modern children, which, you will agree, is difficult to do. With confidence, we can say that a trip here will amaze the most fastidious child. In this country, even an adult, it is difficult to remain calm and do not cry out indefinitely: "That's it!"

A curious and omniscient young tourist will be interested to visit the experimental science park Danfoss Universe. According to the idea of the authors, here were collected more than a hundred exhibits that help children in the form of a game to learn and study the most complex chemical and physical laws of the surrounding world. To get answers to the most tricky questions, do not necessarily look into the textbooks - it is more effective to learn them from your own experience. Denmark, whose sights will not leave anyone indifferent, even knows how to make art lovers love science!

What kid or even a teenager does not like the amusement park? The largest park in Jutland, Sommerland Syd, is located in this country. It's not even a park, but a whole country with endless attractions, entertainment and games. Live King Kong, pirates and ships are waiting for small tourists. Rides on the Lunokhod are breathtaking. To spend time better than the whole family - boring will not be anyone. If you want, you can visit the local water park with magnificent hills and swimming pools. The doors of numerous cafes and bars are always open to the hungry and tired visitors of the park.

The Zoo in Copenhagen is a place where you have to reduce a child. It presents several thousand species of animals and birds from around the world. On the most sociable and not aggressive of them, for example on flamingos, you can admire in open pens. Colorful tropical birds occupy the whole pavilion, and this is a fantastic sight. Here you can see and charming penguins, who do not mind chatting with visitors. But what a proud zoo in Copenhagen is a huge collection of butterflies. Butterflies of all colors and sizes fly around the pavilion, drink nectar from flowers and rest on leaves, to the indescribable delight of spectators.

It will be equally interesting to wander through the huge aquarium and get acquainted with the life of the inhabitants of the river and sea depths.

Tell about what is worth seeing in the country, you can endlessly. However, with confidence we dare say that the album "Sights of Denmark. Photo and description "will necessarily become a wonderful addition to the family archive. But I would like to warn about the fact that it is necessary to sign pictures immediately, because after a time difficult for the Russian ear local names have the property of forgetting.

Culinary traditions

Denmark ... Copenhagen ... Attractions ... All this, of course, is great, but getting acquainted with the country will not happen if you do not try local delicacies. Danes - famous gourmets, they prefer a hearty, healthy and environmentally friendly food. In cooking, a variety of spices are used. Even the wine, which is traditionally served for Christmas, is generously flavored with spices. But a special delight in Denmark is waiting for sweet tooth. Baking in this country has a terrific taste. Each native has his favorite cakes and buns.

Features of local shopping

In Denmark, shops are open on weekdays from 9.00 to 17.00, on Saturday from 9.00 to 14.00. Sunday almost at all outlets shopping day off, except for specialized shops for tourists.

As gifts from this country, you can bring magnificent silver jewelry handmade, exclusive products from glass and porcelain. Prices, of course, low can not be called, because the price of goods includes value added tax (25%). But for tourists from non-EU countries, there is an opportunity to return 20% of the purchase price when leaving Denmark. This is possible provided that the products have been purchased for not less than 300 DKK and upon presentation of a passport and goods receipt.

The history of the appearance of the Danish flag

In fact, this is an amazing country - Denmark ... Photos, attractions and rave reviews of seasoned travelers can help to make a general idea of it. But after all, close acquaintance begins when you begin to delve into the details. Here, for example, very few people know about the flag of the state. Residents of the country call their flag Dannebrog ("painted canvas"), it dates back to 1219. And about how the main symbol of the state appeared in Denmark, there is a whole legend. It says that he fell from the sky on the battlefield, during the battle of the Danes with the pagans attacking them. The red flag background symbolizes the battle itself, and the white cross should remind of the sky as the source of its appearance.

Little-known, but interesting facts

• According to the scientific research of English scientists, Denmark has the most happy people in the world.
• The amusement park Tivoli, located in Copenhagen, became the prototype of the famous American Disneyland. It was this place that inspired Walt Disney to create a similar project.
• The famous children's designer "Lego" was invented by a Dane. The name of the famous brand came from the abbreviation of two Danish words that translate as "play well".

A trip to a wonderful and similar to a fairy tale Denmark will be remembered for a long time by adults and children. It is possible that there will want to come back again and again to study medieval castles in detail, to experience all the attractions in parks, eat delicious buns and just plunge into the atmosphere of Northern Europe.