Luxury holidays to Denmark

Luxury hotel holidays to Denmark, bespoke tours and holidays to Denmark by air, car, and train

Denmark is a charming and vibrant country that works as a great starting point for a Scandinavian touring holiday or as a delightful, culinary and historic destination in its own right. From its modern cities to its varied landscapes of fjords, sand dunes and beaches, Denmark is a cultural, historical and scenic haven which teems with opportunities. The country is generally divided into different regions, each one with its own distinct character and charm. Northern Jutland is known as the Land of Light with its long summer days, wonderful beaches and rolling moorland which have inspired painters for centuries. Further south on the same island, Southern Jutland is home to the lively city of Aarhus where culture abounds, and trendy bars and restaurants line the streets. This area also solidifies Denmark’s reputation as a family-friendly destination with the crowd-pleasing Legoland. Over on Denmark’s largest island of Zealand, visitors can witness first-hand what attracted early Viking settlers: picturesque waterways giving way to a fertile heartland littered with royal castles, formidable fortresses and noble mansions. Southern Zealand’s sandy beaches and towering cliffs set the scene for historic churches and castles, whilst lively amusement parks are perfect for families. Denmark’s cities are at the forefront of modern advancement, with its capital of Copenhagen being voted frequently as one of the world’s happiest places to live. A network of canals and waterways links an assortment of art galleries, world-class restaurants, regal sites such as the Amalienborg and picturesque green spaces.

Our bespoke, luxury hotel holidays can be

● Single centre or multi-centre
● Long or short stays
● Combine a number of different hotels in different regions
● Utilise a variety of transport arrangements to Denmark and within Denmark, combining flights, trains, ferries and hire-car

Our special interest holidays to Denmark

● Cultural tours for individuals
● City breaks
● Family holidays

Included in all our holidays

● Concierge service
● Handcrafted helpful hints and local information provided with all our holidays
● Personal service by your sales consultant who looks after all aspects of your holiday

Call us on 01392 441245

Highlights of Denmark

The rugged landscape of Skagen’s beaches are the perfect location to revel in the other-worldly beauty of Denmark’s northernmost region, seeing first-hand the inspiration for painters throughout history. Explore the ancient monuments and stories from the Viking Age, in particular at Fyrkat and Lindholm Hoje. South of here you will find the port city of Aalborg, which marks the start of fjord country and has a historic town centre. For a more immersive experience, the town of Ribe in Southern Jutland is Denmark’s oldest and harks back to the Viking Ages with its mediaeval architecture and 1300-year history. Southern Jutland is also a popular spot for families with Legoland offering colourful characters, rides and shows. To experience more of the natural beauty of Denmark, Southern Zealand to the east of Jutland is home to imposing cliffs and beautiful beaches, interposed with majestic castles and ruins such as those in Koge and Vordingborg, the latter of which was the capital of the Valdemar dynasty during the 12th century and was an important staging post for military expeditions during this period. For relatively untouched areas head to the islands of Lolland and Falster to the south which are more rural in character and offer miles of beaches and woodland. To the north, some of the most impressive royal castles in the country can be found amongst port towns with remnants of the Viking empire: Kronborg was the setting for Hamlet and has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. On the east coast of Zealand is the capital of Copenhagen. This modern and progressive city is known for being one of the most cycle-friendly cities in the world, and this provides a wonderfully relaxed way of nagivating the green spaces, art galleries and designer stores that line the streets. The Amalienborg Palace has been the residence of the Danish royal family for centuries, and today houses a museum featuring exhibits on the lives of the monarchy and their traditions. Other popular museums include the SMK National Gallery and the National Museum, whose exhibits stretch back to the Stone Age.

Cultural highlights of Denmark

Denmark’s capital of Copenhagen is home to a plethora of world-class art galleries and museums. The Statens Museum for Kunst (National Gallery) is Denmark’s largest art gallery and features works from Danish artists such as Constantin Hansen, as well as foreign art from well-known names such as Picasso. The Design Museum celebrates the history of applied arts and industrial design, while the Glyptoteket art museum displays ancient and modern artwork in unique surroundings, in particular the central conservatory, which contains exotic flora, towering palms and bewitching sculptures. The National Museum meanwhile provides an insight into Denmark’s rich history and culture, ranging from the Stone Age to Viking treasures to mediaeval art. The botanical gardens in the centre of the city display more than 13,000 species of plants, and the popular Tivoli Gardens is adored by the Danes, comprising part theme park, part cultural venue with extensive gardens and many dining options. Out of the capital city, there are a number of equally worthy museums and art galleries, in particular the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, which features modern masterpieces all set against the backdrop of the Øresund Sound. The city of Aarhus is known for its vibrant cultural attractions and contains a multitude of museums, not least the Vikings Museum and the ARoS Art Museum, whose collection ranges from the Golden Age to the present day.

Denmark travel information

You’ll probably arrive at Copenhagen airport or you can travel by train from the UK, usually with an overnight stop in Hamburg.

By rail

From London it is possible to travel to Denmark by train with a stopover in either Cologne, Hannover or Hamburg. The Eurostar will take you to Brussels, where you can catch a high-speed service to one of these cities, continuing the journey to Denmark the next day. You can reach the major cities in Denmark by train very easily with journey times being for example 4.5 hrs from Copenhagen to Aalborg, 3 hours from Copenhagen to Odense and 1.5 hrs from Copenhagen to Aarhus. You can also take the train from Copenhagen to Stockholm with a journey time of about 8 hours and via the Öresund Link. There is also a sleeper train from Malmö to Stockholm. You can travel from Copenhagen to Oslo also via the Öresund Link with a change in Gothenburg, with a journey time of about 8.5 hrs, or break with journey with an overnight in the attractive city of Gothenburg.

By hire-car

Hire car is a cost-effective, flexible way of travelling around Denmark which will allow to explore some of the more remote areas of the country. Should you choose to fly into Denmark, a car can be collected from the airport, or, if you have arrived by train, a car can be collected from one of the companies in the larger cities. Driving in Denmark is pleasant with comfortable distances, quite light traffic and well-maintained roads.

By ferry

There are car ferries in Denmark that cross from Germany, Sweden and Norway and also smaller boats for local crossings between the islands. From Hirtshals you can cross by catamaran from mid-May to mid-September to Kristiansand and Bergen, via Stavanger. You can also take the ferry from Helsingør to Helsingborg in Sweden. There is also an overnight ferry from Copenhagen to Oslo with DFDS, leaving at 16.30 and arriving at 09.45 the next morning.

By air

British Airways, Norwegian Airways and SAS Airlines fly direct to Copenhagen from London. The flight takes around 1 hour 50 minutes.

Our bespoke, luxury hotel holidays can be

● Single centre or multi-centre
● Long or short stays
● Combine a number of different hotels in different regions
● Utilise a variety of transport arrangements to Denmark and within Denmark, combining flights, trains, ferries and hire-car

Our special interest holidays to Denmark

● Cultural tours for individuals
● City breaks
● Family holidays

Included in all our holidays

● Concierge service
● Handcrafted helpful hints and local information provided with all our holidays
● Personal service by your sales consultant who looks after all aspects of your holiday

Capital Copenhagen

Airports Copenhagen Kastrup is the main transport hub but Billund, Aalborg, Aarhus, Esbjerg and Sønderborg all receive international flights.

Currency Danish Krone

Size 16,577 sq miles

Population 5.8 million

Average temperature The climate of Denmark is temperate with mild winters and cool summers. The mean temperature in January is 1.5 °C and the mean temperature in August is 17.2 °C. There is little climatic difference between the different areas of the country, but the western coast of Jutland is milder, windier and wetter than the rest of the country.

National holidays 1 January, 9 April, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 5 Mat, Ascension Day, 5 June, 23 June, 24 December, 25 December, 26 December

Call us on 01392 441245

Here you will find a map of Denmark showing the locations of the hotels that we offer

Our bespoke, luxury hotel holidays can be

● Single centre or multi-centre
● Long or short stays
● Combine a number of different hotels in different regions
● Utilise a variety of transport arrangements to Denmark and within Denmark, combining flights, trains, ferries and hire-car

Our special interest holidays to Denmark

● Cultural tours for individuals
● City breaks
● Family holidays

Included in all our holidays

● Concierge service
● Handcrafted helpful hints and local information provided with all our holidays
● Personal service by your sales consultant who looks after all aspects of your holiday

Capital Copenhagen

Airports Copenhagen Kastrup is the main transport hub but Billund, Aalborg, Aarhus, Esbjerg and Sønderborg all receive international flights.

Currency Danish Krone

Size 16,577 sq miles

Population 5.8 million

Average temperature The climate of Denmark is temperate with mild winters and cool summers. The mean temperature in January is 1.5 °C and the mean temperature in August is 17.2 °C. There is little climatic difference between the different areas of the country, but the western coast of Jutland is milder, windier and wetter than the rest of the country.

National holidays 1 January, 9 April, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 5 Mat, Ascension Day, 5 June, 23 June, 24 December, 25 December, 26 December

Call us on 01392 441245