Advice please I have five days in Denmark. I will be driving and want to experience the coast, a city and some Danish history and food.
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My choices for variety would be Aarhus, Denmark’s second-largest city, Egeskov Castle, which has one of Europe’s best historic gardens, and Søndervig on the west coast.
Aarhus has an open-air museum showing Danish history, lots of cafes and stylish shops. I went at Christmas and the exhibition of Christmas trees was spectacular, not only the decoration, but also the smell of pine. I love Danish design, and the shops showcase art and crafts in uniquely Scandinavian simplicity.
Egeskov Castle is on the middle island, Funen; it’s easy to drive there. It’s described as a water castle and has a moat. When I visited, there were swans in the moat, and I think the mute swan is Denmark’s national bird.
The gardens are extensive and formal. A maze and a fuchsia garden, but as someone who loves white flowers in the garden, it was this garden that caught my attention. Also, the kitchen and scented garden are worth a visit.
Søndervig is a small village on the west coast. The coast is wild and windy, but beautiful. There are small villages along this coastline with holiday homes to rent. I once stayed in this area, and it was a perfect area to relax and enjoy the Danish coast. As someone drawn to the sea, it was perfect for photography, walking, and visiting small fishing villages. The dunes are dramatic and this area’s famous feature, and there’s so much sand it feels like you’re in the desert. The dunes go on for about 2km and can be as high as 40m.