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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.

Viking Ship Museum

This museum exhibits 5 Viking ships from around year 1000. They were uncovered in 1962 at Roskilde Bay. From the cafeteria inside the museum, you can enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Roskilde Fjord over a meal.

Address: Vindeboder 12

Tel: +45 46 30 02 00

Email: museum@vikingskibsmuseet.dk

Website: www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk

North Zealand

North Zealand is well worth a visit, no only can you enjoy the beautiful coastline and idyllic landscapes, here you also find Kronborg Castle, which is known for providing the setting for Shakespeare's Hamlet and Fredriksborg’s Castel (Denmark’s national museum). North Zealand is easily accessible by train from Copenhagen.

Ordrupgaard Gallery (Ordrupgaard) (

Ordrupgaard exhibits paintings from the impressionist era, the collection is a must-see!

Address: Vidvordevej 110

Tel: +45 39 64 11 83

Website: www.ordrupgaard.dk

Fredensborg Castle

The Fredensborg Castle is still used as the summer house of the royal family. The large-scale painting that extends from the wall to the roof is based on the legend of the Trojan War.

Address: Slottet 9

Tel: +45 33 40 31 87

Email: fredensborg@ses.dk

Website: www.ses.dk/161000c

Karen Blixen Museum

The Karen Blixen Museum is the house in which Karen Blixen, the original writer of "Out of Africa", was born and spent the latter half of her life. The museum commemorates her eventful life.

Address: Rungsted Strandvej 111

Tel: +45 45 57 10 57

Website: www.isak-dinesen.dk