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Denmark
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With an area: of 43,093 sq. km and a population of 5,162,126 (1992 estimate), Denmark is the smallest Scandinavian country. Denmark comprises of the Jutland peninsula, north of Germany, and over 400 islands of various sizes, some inhabited and linked to the mainland by ferry or bridge.
The landscape consists mainly of low-lying, fertile countryside broken by beech woods, small lakes and fjords. Greenland and the Faroe Islands are also under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark, although both have home rule.
The official language is Danish. Many Danes also speak English, German and French. Approximate flight time: From Copenhagen to London is 1 hour 50 minutes and Copenhagen (CPH) (Kastrup) is 10km (6 miles) Southeast of the city with a travel time of 30 minutes.
Denmark has an abundance of picturesque villages and towns, historical castles and monuments, and a coastline, which varies delightfully, from broad sandy beaches to small coves and gentle fjords.
Throughout the country rolling hills and gentle valleys provide a constant succession of attractive views; there are cool and shady forests of beech trees, extensive areas of heath land, a beautiful lake district, sand dunes and white cliffs resembling those of Dover. Nor should one forget the Danish islands, each of which have its own unique attractions.
The country is full of first class restaurants, modern venues and opportunities for truly creative incentives. Reasonable value combined with the people's friendliness and liking for the British sense of humour make this a destination for anyone's short list.
Copenhagen
Denmark's beautiful capital is on Sj?lland and thus there is much commercial activity on the island. But there are also fine beaches, lakes, forests and royal palaces. The City offers a wide choice of venues and earns its rating as one of the world's top ten conference venues.
The City can be very busy May - September and is certainly not cheap but it does offer wonderful opportunities for team building and fun activities.
The largest urban centre in Scandinavia, Copenhagen is a city of copper roofs and spires, founded in 1167. It has many old buildings, fountains, statues and squares, as well as the singular attraction of the Little Mermaid at the harbour entrance.
Places of interest include the Vikingland tour to the Viking Ship Museum. A royal tour to the Christianborg Palace (the seat of Parliament), Rosenborg Castle and Amalienborg Palace is a popular alternative. Also you can take a coach tour to old-world Bondebyen and its open-air museum and even take in a brewery tour, which includes the famous Carlsberg and Tuborg breweries. 1989 the biggest planetarium in northern Europe opened its doors in Copenhagen.
Most Danes have sm?rrebr?d for their lunch. This is a slice of dark bread with butter and topped with slices of meat, fish or cheese and generously garnished. It bears no resemblance to traditional sandwiches and needs to be eaten sitting down with a knife and fork. Buffet-style lunch (the koldt bord ) is also popular with a variety of fish, meats, hot dishes, cheese and sweets, usually on a self-service basis.
In Copenhagen, superb gourmet restaurants can be found, whilst ?lborg is noted for its impressive number of restaurants. Most towns have 'fast food' outlets for hamburgers and pizzas, and the sausage stalls on most street corners, selling hot sausages, hamburgers, soft drinks and beer, are popular.
Denmark also has many varieties of beers, famous breweries being Carlsberg and Tuborg. Most popular is pilsner (a lager), but there is also lager (a darker beer). The other national drink is akvavit, popularly known as snaps which is neither an aperitif, cocktail nor liqueur and is meant to be drunk with food, preferably with a beer chaser. It is served ice cold and only accompanies cold food. There are no licensing hours in Copenhagen.
There is a wide selection of nightlife, particularly in Copenhagen, where the first morning restaurants open to coincide with closing time at 0500. Jazz and dance clubs in the capital city are top quality and world-famous performers appear regularly. Beer gardens are numerous.
Swimming, sailing, windsurfing and skin-diving may be found at coastal resorts such as Bornholm and on the Jutland Coast; there are 600 harbours and many marinas where boats can be hired. There are also possibilities for freshwater fishing on Denmark's numerous lakes and rivers; coastal areas offer sea fishing.
There are about 60 golf courses in Denmark of which about half are 18-hole courses. Horse-riding schools can be found throughout the country. Enquire at local tourist offices for sports facilities.
Casual dress is suitable for most places but formal wear is required at more exclusive dining rooms and social functions. Smoking is restricted on public transport and in some public buildings. Hotels and restaurants quote fully inclusive prices and tipping is not necessary. Taxi fares include tip. Railway porters and washroom attendants receive tips.
Summer extends from June to August. Winter is from December to March, wet with long periods of frost. February is the coldest month. Spring and autumn are generally mild.
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Months |
Average
Temperatures |
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January |
02C/36F |
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February |
02C/36F |
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March |
05 C / 41 F |
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April |
10 C / 50 F |
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May |
16 C / 61 F |
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June |
20 C / 68 F |
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July |
22 C / 72 F |
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August |
21 C / 70F |
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September |
18 C / 64 F |
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October |
12 C / 54 F |
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November |
07 C / 45 F |
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December |
04 C / 39 F |
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