About Denmark

The Kingdom of Denmark is the southernmost of the Scandinavian countries in northern Europe. It is the gateway to the Baltic Sea.  Overall, it consists of the main peninsula of Jutland and an archipelago of more than 400 islands in the North Sea.  Thus, Denmark is where the North and Baltic Sea meet. The geography is mostly a flat terrain, which helped to cultivate Denmark’s unique bike culture.  Even more, the capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, is considered the most Bike Friendly City in the World.  Additionally, the remote Greenland and Faroe Islands are part of the Kingdom of Denmark. I have visited here numerous times and love sharing my Denmark Travel Guides.

Denmark has a temperate climate with mild winters having a mean temperature of about 35 degrees. In contrast, cool summers have a mean temperature at about 63 degrees.  The Oresund Bridge, connecting Denmark to Sweden is one of the biggest engineering marvels of the world. The 16 km (10 mi) road and rail link consist of a bridge, an island and underwater tunnel. Many visitors take a one-day trip across the Oresund Strait, just to experience this underwater drive.

Denmark shares important historical connections with its Scandinavian neighbors, Norway and Sweden. It is one of the most socially progressive countries in the world.  Also, Denmark is a world leader in wind power, providing almost half of the total electricity consumption.  Hygge (pronounced “hoo-guh”) is a traditional custom in both Denmark and Norway. Even though it has no direct translation, “cozy” comes close.  “Hugga” is a Norwegian term, meaning to comfort, related to the English word hug. Furthermore, it’s experiences involve simple, sensual comforts and social conviviality, such as, sharing a delicious meal, good wine, a nap in the park, gardening, candles, fireplaces or a sunset. 

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