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Copenhagen, Denmark

“One of the world’s great design capitals, combining cutting edge style with Hans Christian Andersen fairy-tale charm…”.

Øresund Bridge at sunset

Connecting Denmark to the Scandinavian peninsula, the 3.6 billion Euro rail and road Øresund Bridge provides some stunning views at sunset.

The island of Sjælland (Sealand), on which Copenhagen is situated, has a wealth of sights and attractions which are easily accessible through one of the many organised bus tours. On the island of Amager, south of Copenhagen Airport

The hamlet of Dragør

and approximately half an hour's bus drive from the centre of Copenhagen, you will find the small fishing hamlet of Dragør. It has a very special atmosphere, narrow cobbled streets, small colourful houses with hollyhocks in the garden, local museums and nice restaurants.

It’s possible to take a mini tour to the castles and palaces of North Sealand. The tour departs from Copenhagen city centre and travels to Elsinore, where yo

Kronborg Slot

can see the outer walls and towers of the impressive Kronborg Castle, setting of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The castle was built between 1574-1585 to protect Danish interests and to collect tolls on ships passing through the narrow straits.

The forts Flakfortet, Middelgrundsfortet and Trekoner are small man-made islets located a few miles off the coast. The islets were constructed in the 19th century as part of Copenhagen's defence system, but today they are open to the public and popular destinations for anyone looking for a few hours on a ‘desert island.’