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History is always present in Denmark with the many castles and manor houses, with the countless leftovers from the Vikings, with the frescos, well-maintained market towns, innumerable burial mounds and - not to forget - almost 200 historical museums.

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The Vikings
As the Vikings left their imposing mark on European history, so they also left their distinctive mark on the Danish landscape. A trip to Denmark’s Viking Age monuments also takes in some of the country’s most beautiful regions.

In quest of the Vikings
In the same way as the Vikings have had a great influence on European history, they have also left indelible marks on the Danish landscape.

History Museums
To experience Danish history from 14,000 BC to the present and learn about Denmark's rich cultural heritage, a visit to the Danish museums is a must.

Churches and Cathedrals
The history of Danish Christianity dates back to the 900s. In 980 A.D. King Harold Bluetooth erected the large runic stone at Jelling on which he proclaimed that he had united Denmark and converted the Danes to Christianity


Let Danish History Tingle on your Skin
The past comes to life in new and exciting ways. This is what today’s tourists can experience all over Denmark. With role play, theatre and new technology if feels as if history is actually touching you.


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