The activity parks are situated in recreational areas, and the overall concept is: once the entrance fee is paid, everything is free, entertainments and activities alike.

The activity parks are for the entire family and offer for instance switchbacks, trampolines, aerial ropeways, pony riding, Wild West-area, water cycles, playgrounds, mini golf and shooting galleries.
Quite a few of the activity parks have added aqua parks to their other activities, and some of the parks also have go-cart track, others small zoos with animals such as goats, lamas, and rabbits. Picnic baskets are accepted, and several of the parks have facilities for preparation of meals, for instance large grills. However, a number of cafeterias/restaurants are available as well, serving meals at resonable prices.

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Water worlds and parks are a fairly new concept in Denmark. At present, several subtropical water worlds have been constructed with or without accommodation facilities available, and aqua parks are added to already existing activity parks, amusement parks and campingsites. The subtropical water worlds are in-door installations with several kinds of swimming pools, water chutes, whirlpools, solarium, restaurants, and bars.

Aqua parks are all out-of-doors with several swimming pools and water chutes. Typically, the admission to these aqua parks is covered by the entrance fee already paid.

Amusement parks and adjoining aqua parks are generally open daily during the period April/May to August/September, some are open until after the Danish school autumn holiday, either during weekends or the week of the autumn holiday (week 42). The subtropical water worlds are generally open daily
throughout the year.

Opening hours of
Amusement parks: 9:30/10 a.m.-5/8 p.m.
Tivolis: 11/14 a.m.-9 p.m./midnight

With very few exceptions, entrance fees are required for all amusement parks in Denmark. Some parks have reduced prices outside the peak season.

Once the entrance fee to the activity parks and adjoining aqua parks is paid, all activities and entertainments are free.
Fee: DKK 45-130 for both adults and children (children under 3-4 years are free).

Except for the Dyrehavsbakken at Copenhagen, all Tivolis require payment of an entrance fee, and tickets are required for the various entertainments and cultural events.
Fee: adults DKK 35-50, children DKK 15-30
In all Tivolis, special discount cards are available for the entertainments.

The subtropical aqua domes require entrance fee, but once the fee is paid, all the activities and facilities available can be used free of charge.
Fee: DKK 17-40 for children and DKK 45-90 for adults. Several reduction possibilities have been introduced, for instance when buying a 10 rides clip card.

All amusement parks offer discounts for groups of 10-25 persons or more.

 
To many people, holidays by the sea are what summer holidays are all about. Water, fresh air and lovely beaches. Denmark has all these ingredients along its almost 7,300km coastline. Danish beaches naturally vary in character, with plenty of space both for the loner and those who are more sociable and enjoy the fun and pleasure of a day at a popular beach.

The most impressive beaches are on the west coast of Jutland from Skagen in the north to Rømø in the south. The North Sea provides a constantly changing setting - breakers one minute and as calm as a millpond the next.

The beaches are large and wide with lovely fine sand and sand dunes that give shelter and warmth. But be careful - the sea, though tempting, can have strong currents just in under the waterline. Therefore: never bathe alone, and watch children all the time. Limfjorden and the east coast of Jutland, i.e. the coast of Kattegat, are milder and the beaches are therefore safer for small children. North and West Jutland also have lovely beaches with beautiful white sand, just like the south coast of Lolland and Falster. Bornholm, a rocky island, is terrific for bathing and also has the loveliest sandy beach at Due peninsula on the southern side of the island.

Copenhagen has plenty of beaches suitable for bathing just north and south of the city. To the north, Charlottenlund Strandbad and Bellevue Strand shimmer with life on hot days and 10km south of the city, Køge Bugt Strandpark is a large recreation area on a 7km stretch of sandy beach. Latest bathing possibility right in the middle of Copenhagen, is the bathing platform situated at Islands Brygge at the foot of Langebro, across the Merriott Hotel. Here bathing is permitted when the green flag flies over the life guard tower.

Bathing is banned at only a few places on the Danish coast, e.g. in harbours and places with strong currents. Sea or beach pollution can also warrant temporary bathing bans, and notices are then clearly displayed.

The joys of the seaside are not only associated with hot summer days. The constantly changing sea and light are magnificent in spring, autumn and winter, too. Bracing walks along the coast and cosy evenings by the fire help relax and revitalise tired spirits. Holiday homes and centres, and hotels are equipped for year-round use and prices are very reasonable outside peak seasons.

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The Danish Counsil for safe Swimming has listed the following points which should be observed.
* never go swimming alone
* do not swim within one hour after taking a meal
* do not go swimming after strains, such as running, wait until you are relaxed.
* when swimming, follow the coast line
* never go swimming in mires and marlpits
* never stay for too long in the water - do not get cold
* never shout for help in jest
* when swimming, stay close to lifesaver post or station
* keep an eye on children, your own as well as others'
* never go out deeper than where the water reaches your waistline
* never go out where you cannot reach bottom
* leave air mattresses on the shore
* never swim after inflatable balls or animals, etc.
* never dig holes into the dunes or slopes, and never crawl into holes, whether natural or manmade. Every year, accidents happen as a result of caving in.

Along the North Sea coast also observe the following:
* never go swimming in rough sea
* beware of sea currents along the coast
* unless you are a very good swimmer, stay within the first two sand bars (there are three of them) where you can touch the bottom.
* the turn of the tide makes swimming dangerous. It is best to inquire where and when swimming is safe.