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...

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...

Løkken: Where the Road Reaches the North Sea

Løkken was one of the places where we experienced one of Denmark’s most distinctive coastal traditions: driving directly onto the beach. After travelling through fjords, forests and quiet countryside, arriving at this enormous stretch of sand felt like...

Mariager: The Town of Roses Beside Denmark’s Most Beautiful Fjord

  Mariager was one of those places where we immediately felt that Denmark had slowed down. After travelling through busy towns and coastal areas, arriving beside Mariager Fjord felt like entering a completely different atmosphere: calm water, historic streets and...