Woman walking in a field of bright yellow flowers

Woman kayaking past coloured houses in Christianshavn

Things to do

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Be an Explorist in Denmark

Leave the bucket list at home and become an Explorist in Denmark instead. Take the scenic route, step into unfamiliar territory and get lost in the Land of Everyday Wonder – you never know what gem you might stumble across. Get to know our quirks, customs, different towns and neighbourhoods – not to mention our extraordinary food scene. So what are you waiting for? It's time to explore Denmark!

Photo: Jan Gjerlev Pedersen

Dive face-first into Danish food culture

We've come a long way with our food! In fact, we lead the way in Nordic food traditions, best tasted right here.

Cycling at Frederiksborg Castle, North Zealand

Photo: Mark Gray

The secrets of Danish culture and history

How did we get from blood-thirsty Viking marauders to the pretty laid-back, cycling bunch we are today?

Photo: Daniel Rasmussen - Copenhagen Media Center

The hygge and happiness of the Danish way of life

Things to do here in Denmark that will bring you closer to feeling the unexplainable glow of Danish hygge.

How to find wonder in the things you see

It might happen while you're cycling with Danes in Copenhagen for the first time. Or watching the black sun murmurations over the Wadden Sea National Park. We have plenty of things to do and see in our little Danish island. Need a starting point? These are the unique and unusual things to do in Denmark!

Person looking at stone sculptures Dodekalitten during sunset on Lolland-Falster, Denmark

Photo: © Thomas Kadziola. Photo: Sophia Bergholm

20 unique things to do in Denmark

These are experiences really worth travelling for. Like skiing down a power plant, finding buried churches or climbing mountains made of sand.

Photo: Søren Larsen

17 unusual places to stay in Denmark

Sometimes you just want to try something a little bit different. Like sleeping up in the trees. Or in... a beer can? Check out our options for a night's sleep you won't forget.

Photo: Daniel Rasmussen - Copenhagen Media Center

Stress-free family holidays

Mermaids? Check. Unicorns? Got them too. Trolls? Now we're talking! For family holidays full of unexpected wonder, we've got you covered.

Discover the joy of going green

In Denmark, green means fun. And there are plenty of green things to do here. Maybe it's kayaking on the water? Or eating the best local food. Perhaps exploring hidden places? And quite a lot about trolls, too...

The old railroad on Amager in Copenhagen

Amagerbanen

Photo: Viggo Lundberg

When are you thinking about coming?

With each season in Denmark comes a unique set of experiences to try. And remember, we Danes believe there's no such thing as bad weather. Just bad clothing choices.

Cherry Blossoms Bispebjerg Cemetery, Copenhagen

Spring

Heartland Festival at Egeskov Castle Denmark

Summer

Black Sun at the Wadden Sea National Park

Autumn

A wintry road in Fjerritslev, North Jutland

Winter

Danes heart design!

From iconic buildings to world-famous furniture, seeing the way design is blended into Danish life is a good way to re-focus on the simplicity and beauty of daily life. In other words, come and stare at pretty things. There's plenty to see and do!

Danish design will make you feel happy (Disclaimer: It might not)

Photo: Photopop - VisitAarhus

Heading into the city or into the wild?

If you're thinking of starting in our capital, Copenhagen, here's a handy guide for things to do in each distinct neighbourhood. If it's the peace of our nature you're after, we've gathered all the highlights to do here for you too!