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Denmark is a land of friendly people that are full of warmth and welcoming to visitors. They have a concept in their society called “hygge,” which means cozy. That means that they like to get together for long dinners, talking for hours about a wide range of topics. They are happy to include visitors in these hygge dinners, so making friends on a trip to Denmark is easy and leads to some great rewards.

Besides the warmth of the people, Denmark has many attractions for visitors. The largest city and capital of Denmark is Copenhagen. Most people flying to Denmark will arrive at Copenhagen Airport. Copenhagen is a thriving, modern metropolis that offers plenty of attractions for visitors.

Copenhagen is home to two of the oldest amusement parks in the world, Tivoli and Dyrehavsbakken. Dyrehavsbakken has two of the oldest functioning roller coasters in the world, one of which has been in operation since 1914.

Art is a big part of Danish culture, and Copenhagen has several world-famous art museums. The Danish National Gallery and Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek are both found in the city center. They are home to works by masters such as Picasso, Rembrandt and Matisse.

Copenhagen also boasts one of the best science centers in the world, the Experimentarium. The Copenhagen Zoo is considered to be one of the best in Europe. Other scientific attractions in Copenhagen include the Botanical Gardens, the Zoology Museum, the Geological Museum and the Tycho Brahe Planetarium.

The most famous Danish attraction outside of Copenhagen is Legoland, located in Billund. Billund is the home of the Lego company, and a factory there manufactures around 90% of the Legos in the world. Legoland has been open since 1968. Full of attractions that will appeal to those young and old, Legoland is usually a highlight of any visitor’s holiday to Denmark.

Besides visiting attractions in Denmark, the main source of entertainment is eating and drinking. Food in Denmark is very important and very tasty. Due to its location on the sea, Denmark is famous for its seafood like pickled herring and fired plaice. However, they also love meat, especially pork. The traditional Danish hot dog is cheap and great for a quick meal on the go.

Drinking usually accompanies most meals in Denmark. Beer, aquavit and schnapps are the beverages of choice.

If you fly to Denmark you’ll find it full of friendly people, good food and drink and lots to see and do. Be sure to bring an open mind and you will enjoy yourself immensely.