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Tips, Trips, and Stories From Our Worldly TravelsKnebel – At the Quiet Heart of Mols
Knebel is a small village, but its position makes it one of the best places from which to understand the landscape of Mols. Knebel Vig cuts deeply into the peninsula, while immediately to the east rise the surprisingly rugged hills of Mols Bjerge. The little harbour...
Esby and Sletterhage Fyr – At the End of Helgenæs
We continued south through Esby and towards the very end of Helgenæs, where the road eventually reaches Sletterhage Fyr. This is one of those corners of Denmark that feels increasingly remote the further you travel: small villages give way to open fields, low coastal...
Rønde – Between Kalø Bay and a Castle Built to Control a Rebellion
Rønde sits unusually high above the surrounding countryside, with views opening southwards across Kalø Vig and towards the hills of Mols. The town itself is quite small, but its position makes it an excellent gateway to Mols Bjerge National Park and to one of the most...
Randers – Where Denmark’s Longest River Meets a Medieval Market Town
Randers is one of those Danish cities where the reason for its existence becomes obvious as soon as you look at the landscape. The old town developed beside the Gudenå, close to the point where Denmark’s longest river broadens towards Randers Fjord. This was both a...
Two Nights in Rebild – Forests, Heather and an Unexpected American Story
We spent two nights in Rebild. Staying for two nights worked particularly well here: Rebild is not a place that needs to be rushed, and much of its appeal comes from simply having time to walk through the hills and the enormous forest surrounding them. Safari Camping...
Making a Barbecue beside Lille Vildmose
One of the simplest experiences of our time around Lille Vildmose turned out to be one of the most enjoyable: stopping at a purpose-built outdoor barbecue area and preparing our own meal in the middle of the Danish countryside. Rather than using a restaurant or eating...
Dokkedal – between the Kattegat and Lille Vildmose
Dokkedal is one of those small places whose surroundings are considerably more remarkable than the village itself. It lies on the eastern edge of Himmerland, squeezed between the Kattegat and Lille Vildmose, with the low but surprisingly distinctive hills of Mulbjerge...
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...