'Bridge
to Scandinavia'
The Jutland peninsula and the four hundred surrounding
islands that form one of Europe’s smallest countries once
spawned a seafaring race of people feared throughout northwestern
Europe.
Today, visitors to Denmark find a country that is peaceful, introspective,
egalitarian and neutral. This is the epitome of a modern, civilised
society, one especially noted for its progressive policies, widespread
tolerance and liberal social welfare system.
Inland from the 4800km (3000 miles) of white-sand beaches and unspoiled
islands, you’ll find a landscape eminently suitable for cycling
trips. Sleepy villages clustered around whitewashed churches occupy
a landscape of rolling hills, heather moors and rich farmland dotted
with windmills and thatched farmhouses. Ferries ply between the
mainland and the many islands, competing with some awesome bridges
like the 16km (10 miles) Øresund link to
Sweden.
The nation that produced the great story-teller, Hans Christian
Andersen, continues to have as its hallmarks good taste,
world-class design and uniformly high standards that apply equally
to its accommodation, cuisine and transport then add to this a people
both amiable and helpful, with a facility for languages, and the
result is an overwhelming sense of welcome.
From the spirited nightlife and lively cafe and music scene of its
capital, Copenhagen, home to world-renowned museums
and cultural activities (not least the splendour of the Tivoli
Gardens), to a countryside that abounds in Renaissance
churches, medieval castles and 18th-century fishing villages, Denmark
is a synergy of many harmonious relationships. |
