Denmark
Where fairy tales are very much alive from its literacy legacy to its textbook castles, Denmark is a place where most citizens feel content with its quality of life, blockbuster dining and design, and a cheerful emphasis on hygge. As old-fashioned charm embraces the most avowedly forward-looking design and social developments, enjoy Danish design philosophy towards fashion, food, architecture, furniture and art.
Destination in a Nutshell
42,951 km²
Area
5.831 million
Populations
Copenhagen
Capital
Quick Facts
Denmark has been named the world's happiest country on numerous occasions.
“Hygge” is a word for that cosy feeling of togetherness.
Known for its biking culture, Denmark does not have mountains, so biking is never uphill.
Denmark has 444 islands, but only 76 of them are inhabited
Currency: Danish Krone
Language: Danish
Time zone: GMT +2
Best Time to Visit:
Shoulder Season: March to May and September to October
With chillier weather, weather in late spring and early autumn gets a bit chilly.
Recommended for cyclists looking for quiet roads but reasonable temperatures.
High Season: June to August
These months are when the sun is shining at its brightest when temperatures hit around 22◦C and there can be as many as 19 hours of daylight.
Denmark comes to live with sidewalk cafes, festivals, and tourists.
Low Season: November to March
Winter can be as cold as -1◦C and feels colder with wind chill although price is at its lowest. There’s also only a few hours of daylight each day, so sightseeing time is restricted.
Christmas is a fun time with Christmas meals, Christmas market, and seasonal festivities.
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