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Denmark is small, flat and a really – well organized country. Copenhagen is the capital city and it is  a thriving metropolis you should visit the countryside of Denmark where you can enjoy the real natural beauty of it.

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Floating on a lake is the stunning Frederiksborg Castle, which is considered to be the grandest castle in Scandinavia. It was a home of Denmark’s greatest king Christian IV. The king wanted this castle to be crated in unique Christian style which you can see in fancy buildings all over Copenhagen.

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Outside of the castle you can enjoy the baroque garden.

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Roskilde is a town where you can see the Denmark’s roots. It is most famous for hosting northern Europe’s biggest rock festival – each July.

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You must visit the Cathedral located in the heart of the main square. It is a stately old church with fine wood carvings .

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Roskilde is a home to Denmark’s Viking ship museum. It offers to tourists to experience Denmark’s seafaring heritage.

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Odense is Denmark’s third largest city. The reason why tourists stop to visit this town is to visit the home of its famous son – Hans Christian Andersen.  It is packed with mementos from the writer’s life.

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Jutland is a gentle land of rolling hills, also known as the Land of Lego. If you have kids or in heart you still are, this is a perfect spot for you. This huge park is a fanciful world created with a 58 million lego bricks.

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Nearby is Aarhus – Denmark’s second largest city. With many universities and a old quarter filled with people living very well. You must visit the modern art gallery The Aaros Museum.

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Or if you want something more traditional you can visit the city’s Old town open – air folk museum.

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I’m sure you will enjoy visiting this small cities, and get the best of Denmark.