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Aalborg

Aalborg is the fourth-largest city in Denmark - after Copenhagen, Aarhus and Odense. The earliest settlements date back to around 700 AD. Its location by the Limfjord made it an important harbour during the Middle Ages and an industrial centre later. Today the city is in a transition from a working-class, industrial city to a knowledge-based one. One of the driving forces in the transition is the University of Aalborg, founded in 1974.

Website: www.visitaalborg.dk

Kolding

Kolding is a Danish seaport located at the head of Kolding Fjord in Jutland. It is a transportation, commercial, and manufacturing centre. Kolding is well known for its dramatic history, its beautiful countryside, its rich and varied cultural life as well as its thriving business sector. Visit the Kolding Castle, which gives a panoramic view of the city overlooking the Kolding Fjord. The Trapholt museum is also worth a visit!

Website: www.visitkolding.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

The Old City Hall (Det Gamle Radhus)

The old city hall in Ebeltoft occupies an area of only 77m sq. It was constructed in 1789 and used as a city hall until 1840. Today, it is used as a museum, displaying Thai's King Sham and retro fire fighting equipment.

Website: www.ebeltoftmuseum.dk

Mando

Mando is located outside Ribe in Jutland. If you wish to experience pristine nature this is the place to go. Many tourists go here to enjoy bird watching. Bicycles can also be rented on the island in order to get around and explore different areas of the island. Although there is a regular bus service to the island during the summer season, the road is swampland and disappears under water at high tide.

Jelling

Jelling is approximately 11km from Vejle in Jutland. There are two gravestones in Jelling that were built by the founder of Denmark's royal family during the Viking era, King Gorm, and his son, Harold Bluetooth. They are engraved with words that praise both kings. The gravestones are registered as heritage sites.

Access: IC bound to Struer or Herning from Copenhagen, transfer at Fredericia and get off at Jelling. It takes approximately 3 hours.

Moesgard Prehistory Museum

The Moesgard Prehistory Museum contains archaeological collections from Denmark and from excavations carried out in Bahrain and other places in the Persian Gulf region. It is a museum of local history and a speciality museum in the areas of archaeology and ethnography. The 2000 year old carbonized body, Grauballemand, which is preserved in a glass case, is a must-see.

Address: Moesgard Alle 20

Tel: +45 89 42 11 00

Website: www.moesgaardmuseum.dk

Sbjerg

Esberg, located on the Jutland island, was once Denmark's biggest fishing harbour, and the harbour is still an economic driving force in the town. Besides the fishing industry Esbjerg is also the main city for Denmark's oil and offshore activities. The city has a great maritime museum.

Website: www.visitesbjerg.dk

North Jylland Museum (Nordjyllands Kunstmuseum)

This museum was designed by the Finish architect Alvar Aalto and exhibits a fine collection of modern art

Address: Kong Christian Alle 50

Tel: +45 75 50 15 00

Website: www.nordjyllandskunstmuseum.dk/main/main.htm

Glass Museum (Glasmuseun)

Ebeltoft is one of the greatest glass-making cities in Northern Europe. Not only does the Glass museum showcase local designs, it also exhibits the works of up-and-coming artists from around the world. Here, you can also watch the glass-blowing process.

Old Dye Factory

The dye factory is located in a farmhouse and operated here until the second half of the 18th century. Tools, documents, houses, and other items from the past are recreated within the 20 rooms of the factory. There is also a demonstration corner in the courtyard where you can get hands-on experience.

Århus Gallery

Arhus Konst Museum launched in April of 2004 and is designed by architects Schmidt, Hammer and Lassen, who also designed the royal library (Black Diamond) in Copenhagen. The architecture is an experience in itself, but the museum also possesses one of the finest international art collections from the 1700 hundreds until today. It also has an information centre, library, art shop, café and restaurant worth visiting.

Address: Aros Alle 2

Tel: +45 87 30 66 00

Fax: +45 87 30 66 01

Email: info@aros.dk

Website: www.arhuskunstmuseum.dk

Kolding Castle (Koldinghus)

The Kolding Castle was constructed as a fortress as well as a castle in the 13th century when Kolding, was the southern border of Denmark. From the Kolding Castle you can overlook the city and the Kolding Fjord.

Address: Markdannersgade 11

Tel: +46 76 33 81 00

Fax: 46 76 33 81 99

Email: museum@koldinghus.dk

Website: www.koldinghus.dk

The watchman's round

Operation time: February 13th to February 18th, October 16th to 21st from 8pm May 1st to September 15th from 10pm June to August from 8pm and 10pm

It takes around 45 minutes and the tour starts from the Market Square (Torvet)