Storvorde: A Quiet Stop Beside the Limfjord

Storvorde was one of those places where the attraction was not a famous monument but the peaceful atmosphere surrounding the Limfjord. After visiting larger towns and busy harbours, stopping here allowed us to experience a much quieter side of northern Denmark, where...

Skagen: Where Two Seas Meet at Denmark’s Northern Tip

Skagen was one of the places we had been looking forward to most during our journey through Denmark. Reaching the northernmost point of the country feels like arriving at the end of the road: beyond the dunes and beaches there is only the meeting of two seas, the wind...

Lille Vildmose: Denmark’s Last Great Wilderness

Some of the most memorable places we visited in Denmark were not famous towns or dramatic coastlines, but landscapes where nature still dominates everything. Lille Vildmose was one of those places. Covering more than 7,500 hectares, it is the largest protected raised...

Life Along Europe’s Fjords: More Than Spectacular Scenery

  Few landscapes in Europe leave such a lasting impression as the fjords. Towering cliffs rise almost vertically from deep water, waterfalls plunge from hanging valleys and small villages appear wherever a narrow strip of level ground allows people to build a...

Hjørring: Discovering the Historic Heart of Northern Vendsyssel

Hjørring was one of the places where we paused during our journey to experience everyday life in northern Denmark rather than simply passing through. Unlike the fishing villages and coastal towns that dominated much of our route, Hjørring offered a different...