Yes, we have beaches. Yes, the sea is warm enough to swim in. And yes, you will need sunscreen. Summer in Denmark is absolutely glorious: here are just a few reasons why you should put it on your bucket list!
Denmark has some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. With over 7,400 km of coastline, including 142 Blue Flag beaches and 14 Blue Flag marinas, choosing the best of Denmark's crowd-free beaches is tough! So we've done the hard work for you and picked 20 of the most exceptional ones here.
If you’re really going to ’do it like the Danes’ when you’re here, then you should consider renting a holiday cottage! They are, quite simply, a Danish obsession. We hygge in our holiday homes. We spend quality time with family there. It’s all about celebrating the simple things in life.
At the peak of summer, the sun rises at 4:30am and sets at 10pm, giving us a whopping 17.5 hours of daylight! What to do with those extra hours? Let's see...
Luxury camping: check. We've got yurts, geodomes, airstreams and much more.
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More things to do in summer
Feel the sand between your toes. Really relax at a beachfront hotel. Throw yourself into a harbour. Eat delicious Danish ice cream. Pick strawberries in a park in the middle of Copenhagen. Slow down a little and feel the stress evaporate...
