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Danish Nature and Cultural Hot Spots

8 Days / 11 locations in Denmark

Enjoy a relaxed tour in Denmark, giving you maximum chances of getting the Danish ”hygge” under your skin. During the tour, you will see the larger cities with their attractions whilst in the evenings; you will enjoy delicious meals and a great atmosphere at the hotels, which are located a bit outside the city centre. The hotels are chosen for their relaxed surroundings and good restaurants.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Copenhagen - Snekkersten
Meals: Dinner

COPENHAGEN – SNEKKERSTEN (68KM)

Arrive by flight on own. Pick up rental car at the airport and drive to the Northern part of Zealand, passing through rural villages and wooded, undulating countryside to Helsingor. Upon arrival in Helsingor visit the imposing Kronborg Castle (entrance included), which was the setting of "Hamlet", the dramatic masterpiece by William Shakespeare. After Kronborg drive to the hotel, located just outside Helsingor. Comwell Borupgaard, originally an old manor, is located in Snekkersten-Helsingor. The hotel is close to the sea and the spa roof terrace offers a wonderful view to Sweden. The hotel is surrounded by a well kept park and houses a spa department for recreational relaxation (not included). Enjoy a well-prepared dinner at the hotel in the evening.

Dinner & Accommodation at Comwell Hotel Borupgaard, or similar

 
Day 2     Snekkersten - Aarhus
Accommodation: Sabro Kro
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

SNEKKERSTEN - AARHUS (115KM + ferry)

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave the hotel in the morning, driving westwards towards Hillerod. Upon arrival visit the Frederiksborg Castle, the beautifully situated Renaissance building which, like so many others, was built by orders of King Christian IV. Today Frederiksborg is the home of the Museum of National History, a collection including priceless paintings, silver and porcelain items, furniture and tapestries. The castle chapel houses Denmark’s oldest organ from 1610. From Frederiksborg, drive on to Hundested for your short ferry crossing to Rorvig (not included – direct payment) and continue to Odden for your ferry to Aarhus (included/ duration: 75 minutes). Aarhus is the second largest city of Denmark and also known as the City of the Smile. Visit the Old City (included) and perhaps the modern museum Aros. It is also possible to visit the cathedral, the museum of Danish prehistory, Moesgaard or maybe the Marselisborg Palace, the holiday residence of the Royal Family. When the Royal Family is not in residence there is free admission to the palace park for the public from morning to evening. Enjoy Aarhus before continuing towards the hotel, located at the peaceful countryside, just outside Aarhus.

Dinner & Accommodation at Hotel Sabro Kro, or similar

 
Day 3     Aarhus - Viborg - Skorping
Accommodation: Comwell Hotel Sport Rebild Bakker
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

AARHUS - SKORPING (100KM)

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave Aarhus and drive north towards Aalborg. We recommend a detour to the open-air Museum of Hjerl Hede, presenting the Danish rural history through workshops, houses etc. We also recommend a tour to Viborg which is one of Denmarks oldest cities with tracks all the way back from ancient times. The Jutland tribes came to Viborg in the Viking times, to trade and settle disputes. Viborg means "Holy Mountain". Traders, warriors, craftsmen, pilgrims and adventurers came walking, riding and running with horses and oxen to take further along the Ancient Road to the major trading places and shrines in the south. Until the introduction of absolute monarchy in 1660, all Danish kings hailed at the thing in Viborg, and noble men and Catholic bishops adorned the city with monumental buildings, including the characteristic cathedral with two towers. We recommend a walk around the city to see Latinerhaven, Viborg Cathedral and Borgvold which is a beautiful, romantic park with winding paths, bridges over streams and colorful beds of summer flowers. In the park you can use the large play ground and rent rowboats, canoes and paddle boats. By Golf Salonen puts the good ship "Margrethe I". After your visit to Viborg, continue to the hotel in Skorping. Comwell Sport Rebild Bakker is located in the middle of one of the most beautiful of the national parks, Himmerland, south of the Lime Fjord. Here you can rent gear to play tennis or test your strength on the multi course. Take a dip in the indoor pool, go in the steam room, cold water bath, or sauna.

Dinner & Accommodation at Comwell Hotel Sport Rebild Bakker, or similar

 
Day 4     Skorping - Skagen - Aalborg
Meals: Breakfast

SKORPING - SKAGEN & AALBORG DAY TOUR

Breakfast at the hotel and day free to enjoy the surrounding areas of the hotel. We also recommend a full day excursion to the unique North of Jutland, starting with Skagen, with the numerous attractions. This region is famous, not only for the extremely diverse landscape and many hours of sun, but also for the unique light and nature created by the influence of 3 seas, the North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat. Among the highlights are the Sanded Church, the moving dune of Rabjerg Mile, the village of Skagen, former home of a colony of well-known artists such as Kroyer, Ancher, Drachmann and Tuxen, and finally Grenen, the northernmost part where the seas meet in a dramatic dance, especially on windy days. Here you can join in a tour with the popular "Sandworm" (not included - cash payment in DKK) with is a wagon, pulled by a tractor. On the way back to the hotel, you may also want to visit Aalborg. We warmly recommend a visit to the "Kildeparken". "Kilden", as the locals always call it, is one of the oldest parks in Aalborg. Take a walk in the scenic surroundings and observe some classical pieces of work by famous sculptors, as well as the "Park of music", consisting of more than 80 trees planted by artists such as Sir Elton John, Bryan Adams and ZZ Top. Several of the trees can be activated so that the tones from the artist who planted the tree float from the speakers in the park. You can also visit The Franciscan Monastery Museum, located 3 meters underground of one of the busiest shopping streets in Aalborg (not included - cash payment in DKK). Learn about the history and the excavation of the Franciscan Monastery, as well as the life of the friars in medieval Aalborg. Afterwards, drive back to the hotel. Dinner is on own today to enjoy at your preferred destination/restaurant.

 
Day 5     Skorping - Middelfart
Accommodation: Comwell Kongebrogaarden
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

SKORPING - MIDDELFART (190KM)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive south via Silkeborg to the city Middelfart. In the Silkeborg region, you will find the River Gudena and the largest concentration of lakes in Denmark. The water not only contributes to the area's unique character, but also invites to outdoor activities such as canoeing, kayaking, swimming and fishing. A natural highlight is, of course, Himmelbjerget (literally "Sky Mountain"). Standing at 147 meters above sea level, it protrudes into the landscape, and can be seen for miles, from land and water alike. You can get there by car, bike or on foot, and you can also sail there on board the world’s oldest paddle steamer, Hjejlen, which offer available tours in the summer months. Leave Silkeborg behind and continue driving south, this time we recommend a detour to Horsens to visit the newly opened Prison Museum (not included) to add a new take to your relaxed countryside-tour: The Prison Museum contains the world's largest prison collection from the Museum of Horsens. Walking through the old state penitentiary’s historic buildings, the museum portrays the 153 years of prison life as seen by both inmates and prison personnel. If you want to, an extra night can be added here at the Prison Museum where you will be sleeping in a real prison cell with bunk beds and no toilets. After an exciting day and afternoon, cross the bridge to Funen and continue towards Middelfart. In the evening, enjoy a relaxed dinner at the hotel, while having great views over the Little Belt Strait.

 
Day 6     Middelfart - Korsor
Accommodation: Comwell Hotel Korsor
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

MIDDELFART - KORSOR (106KM)

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave Middelfart and cross Funen, where we recommend a stop in Odense en route to visit Hans Christian Andersen's home (not included). The humble house, where H. C. Andersen was born in 1805, has been turned into a museum dedicated to the world famous fairy tale writer. Afterwards, drive to Kvaerndrup and Egeskov Castle (included) which is the best preserved water fortress in the world with its rounded towers, double gables, red brick walls, green torrents and spire. It is built on a foundation of oak piles rammed into a bed of a lake more than 450 years ago, and still stands beautiful today. Visit the Great Hall which dates back to 1554 and contains furniture and paintings as well as seven adjoining rooms. Enjoy the 40 acres park with hundreds of aromatic plants and herbs and visit the old-timers Museum. Cross the Great Belt Bridge and afterwards, short drive to Korsor. Dinner at the hotel

 
Day 7     Korsor - Roskilde - Koge
Accommodation: Comwell Hotel Koge Strand
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

KORSOR - ROSKILDE --KOGE (110KM)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive eastwards towards Køge through farming countryside and small villages, some of which were founded by Vikings more than a thousand years ago. Make a detour en route to Roskilde, until 1417 was the capital of Denmark. Visit the Viking Ship Museum (included), containing the remains of 5 Viking vessels which have been salvaged from the bed of Roskilde Fjord, where they were sunk more than a thousand years ago to prevent aggressive intruders gaining access to the town from the sea. After visiting the museum, a short drive to the Town Square, where we recommend a visit to the Roskilde Cathedral (not included). The construction of the cathedral was commenced during the 12th century and additions have been made through the ages, in different architectural styles. The cathedral is the traditional burial place of Danish monarchs and contains more than 40 royal graves. Dinner at the hotel.

 
Day 8     Koge - Copenhagen
Meals: Breakfast

KOGE - COPENHAGEN DEPARTURE (47KM)

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel. Drive from the hotel in Koge to the airport to drop off the rental car at Copenhagen Airport Kastrup. Flight out on own.

 
Price Includes
Hotel Ccommodation Including Breakfast
6 Dinners at Hotels
Car Rental, Manual, 7 Days (168 Hours) Airport /Airport Copenhagen
Ferry Including Pax and Car Odden - Aarhus
Great Belt Bridge Toll
Entrance to Kronborg Castle in North Zealand
Entrance to Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde
Entrance to Den Gamle by in Aarhus
Entrance to Egeskov Castle at Funen
Price Does Not Include
 Air
ROB-1269
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