Trendy and historic come together in Aarhus, a town whose history dates back to the Vikings and is the second largest city in Denmark today. Thanks to the Aarhus University, the town boasts a laid-back vibe set amongst a medieval background. Aside from simply tucking into a coffee shop and soaking in the culture, or heading out at night to explore the lively pubs, there are plenty of other activities to enjoy.
April 9, 2012
Denmark in Spring
Late spring in Denmark is an ideal time to visit this northern country. During this time, the flowers bloom, the leaves turn that bright shade of green and the temperatures climb out of the winter freeze and become more mild. While spring in Denmark is by no means shorts weather, it is a beautiful time of year to get outside and explore the country and take advantage of off-season pricing.
March 12, 2012
The Tollund Man–A Well-preserved Mummy Nearly 2,000 Years Old
In Denmark, peat bogs are not just for harvesting peat. Or, at least, that’s what it would seem. In 1950, Viggo and Emil Højgaard stumbled upon the remains of a mummified corpse, buried under a two-meter layer of peat on the Jutland Peninsula. Originally thought to be a recent victim of murder, it was determined by an archaeology professor that what the two had found was not, in fact, a recent corpse, but one which had been buried there for more than two thousand years.
February 14, 2012
Top 6 Palaces of Denmark
Who among us can honestly say that the idea of living Happily Ever After as a fairytale Prince or Princess in a bejeweled castle holds no appeal? Not I, good reader, not I. After years of vicarious tabloid-browsing and a steady diet of Handsome-Prince-Marries-Accidental-Princess stories since childhood, the idea of donning glass slippers and going to the ball has always held a magical appeal for me. So, on a recent visit to Denmark, home to one of the world’s oldest royal families and jam-packed with castles and palaces
November 22, 2011
Danish Eco-Holiday, Part 2
Denmark is rife with examples of environmentally-friendly living. For example, the Association of Organic Summer Evenings take you up close to the soil and let you taste the flavours of ecological farming. Gather vegetables and herbs with locally guided tours to visit the farms and see how organic products are made, preparing a meal with your hosts and other visitors. Get even more involved in the process with a baking class or beer brewing on the organic farm, Fuglebjerggaard, 35km North of Copenhagen, where you can also purchase the freshly milled flour and malted beer, or apple cider.
October 25, 2011
Danish Eco-Holiday
Denmark knows a thing or two about being green, since the 2009 Climate Change Conference held in Copenhagen, Danish options for eco-friendly travel have continued to grow. You can choose to stay in CLIMATE+ hotels, eat at CLIMATE+ restaurants and many other things. Here are a few tips on how to make conscious green travel choices.
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May 7, 2012
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