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Christmas in Fantasy World – Zealand

Denmark’s latest indoor attraction, Fantasy World in Holme-Olstrup, will open a brand new cowboy city on the 24th of November 2007, housing the Christmas market: “Christmas in the Wild West”. Beyond the Christmas shopping opportunities, the market has a variety of fun fair rides and attractions, a cowboy fort, horse drawn carriages and restaurants.

Website: www.fantasy-world.dk

Ribe - A leap back in time

Ribe is a charming town on Jutland in the south west of Denmark, close to the Wadden Sea. Dating back to the 8th century, the age of Vikings, it is the oldest town in Denmark.

Website: www.ribetourist.dk

Dyrehaven Park

Dyrehaven Park offers a great combination of outdoor activities such as cycling, trekking and horse riding but it also holds Bakken amusement park, one of the oldest in the world. Dyrehaven is a popular retreat for both locals and tourists who seek a bit of tranquility.

Nearest station: Klampenborg

Access: 15 minutes by train from Copenhagen

Tel: +45 7022 2442 (Tourist Information)

Borreby Castle (Borreby)

The Borreby Castel is the oldest renaissance-style construction in Denmark that is still standing. This astonishing castle appeared many times in Anderson's fairytales. It is located 3 km south of Skaelskor, south west of Zealand.

Explore the secrets of Odense

Follow the footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen and visit Odense, one of Denmark’s oldest cities. Visit the fairytale writer’s home, his commemorated museum or simply stroll through town in the spirit of H.C Andersen. Catch a train from Copenhagen to Odense

For a guided tour, contact Odense Tourist Bureau

Tel: +45 66 12 75 20

Email: otb@odenseturist.dk

Website: www.visitodense.com

Tivoli Christmas Market

The Tivoli Christmas market in Copenhagen is a must during the winter season. The atmosphere is much like that of a small carnival, filled with the pungent smells of ginger cookies and glögg, Christmas carols and Danish arts & crafts. Linger over a traditional meal or indulge in a quick pick-me-up at one of its restaurants -try Michelin starred The Paul, Café Ketchup, Fregatten or Ultimo

Website: www.tivoligardens.com

Royal Library (Det Kongelige Bibliotek)

Possesses a total of 2 million books, magazines, and other items including Andersen's manuscripts written in his own hand. An excellent restaurant with a modern interior called Søren k is also inside the building

Address: Søren Kierkegaards Plads 1

Tel: +45 33 47 47 47

Website: www.kb.dk

Langeland

Langeland is an island located between the Great Belt and Bay of Kiel. It is a great holiday spot that offers many excellent beaches and beautiful landscapes. The cultural side of Langeland is best known for its family friendly festival which has grown to become Denmark's greatest garden party. Langeland is optimal for tourists that enjoy fishing and marine sports. It takes approximately 1 ½ h from Zealand, 45 min from Lolland, and 1 h from Ærø by ferry.

Website: www.langeland.dk

Disko Bay

Also called Qasigiannguit and is located south of Ilulissat Isfjord (Ice Fjord). It is a completely unspoilt district in a striking natural area and is known as the green heart of Disko Bay. The area is characterised by warm summers (up to 27c) Disco Bay is ideal for hiking in the summer time, with gentle hills, tundra plains, green passes, blue fjords and mountain tops. The dog sled season starts as early as December. From July to October you can enjoy whale spotting.

National Gallery (Statens Museum for Kunst)

Gallery that exhibits domestic and international art from the medieval age up until now.

Address: Sølvgade 48-50

Tel: +45 33 74 84 94

Website: www.smk.dk

Skagen Museum

Skagens Museum is the Skagen artists’ museum. The Skagen artists all had in common that they were inspired by naturalism and open-air painting, sought new places and motifs, and during the course of the 1880s Skagen was transformed into an artists’ colony with room for both work and play. The artists’ favourite motifs were the fishermen working on the beaches, the tiny fishermen’s cottages, the landscape and the artists’ social life. Address:Brondumsvej 4, DK - 9990 Skagen

Tel: +45 98 44 64 44

Fax: +45 98 44 18 10

Email: museum@skagensmuseum.dk

Website: www.skagensmuseum.dk

Royal Copenhagen

Royal Scandinavia was founded in 1775 and mainly used by Denmark's royal family. This store sells products at reduced prices and is a popular destination for locals and tourists.

Address: Amagertorv 6

Tel: +45 33 13 71 81

Fax: +45 38 14 99 42

Email: royalshopping@rsr.dk

Website: www.royalcopenhagen.com

Ebeltoft

Ebeltoft is one of the tourist centres of Denmark, due to the natural beauty of the area, its old town centre with cobble stoned streets and half timbered houses centuries old and, not least, a large amount of beaches. Ebeltoft is also home to one of the world's first glass museums and the Fregatten Jylland, the longest wooden warship in the World.

Access: Approximately 1 hour by bus from Århus.

Website: www.visitdjursland.com

Legoland

Legoland is a “must see” attraction if you go to Denmark! The theme park, which is located in Billund city in the southern part of Jutland, bustles with families and Lego fans. Approximately 44.5 million blocks are used to recreate miniature versions of cities from all around the world. Legoland also has several restaurants and quality accommodation facilities, such as Hotel Legoland.

Tel: +45 75 33 13 33

Maersk Air flies between Copenhagen and Billund daily and takes 35 minutes. You can also take the train from Copenhagen to Vejle and then take a bus to Legoland, which takes around 2h.

Website: www.legoland.dk

Tåsinge

Tåsinge is a Danish island south of Funen and is famous for its castle, Valdemars Slot, which was also the setting for the death of Elvira Madigan and Sixten Sparre. Although it was constructed by Christian IV in 1643, it became the property of Niels Juel, the hero of the navy, in 1678, and was redesigned as a baroque-style building. It is open to the public, but the castle is also used as a concert venue, a gallery and place for weddings. The castle has an excellent restaurant in the basement which also features a yacht museum and a tea house. Check website for opening times.

Admission fee: 110kr

Address: Slotsallen 100,

Tel: + 47 62 22 61 06

Email: slot@valdemarsslot.dk

Website: www.valdemarsslot.dk