Ultimate Nature Lover's Guide to DenmarkRugged white cliffs, colliding seas, and a place nicknamed "Cold Hawaii." Denmark has some of the most beautiful natural phenomena in the world. This ultimate guide tells you where to see it all, and gives you unique places to stay to enjoy nature, like inside a safari or in a tent under the stars! AuthorsSteller
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Møns Klint
Møns Klint is a must-see natural phenomenon. But beyond admiring its natural beauty (18 different orchid species grow here), there's a lot to do! Rent a boat and go sailing or fishing. Try kayaking. Go stand-up paddleboarding or kitesurfing. Not up for water sports? Enjoy trail riding on an Icelandic pony. You can also spend the night and stargaze in this official Dark Sky Park. Whatever you decide to do, don't leave without taking the 497 stairs down to the beach...it will be worth it!
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Møns klint and The Forest tower - A day tour from Copenhagen
Visit the iconic Mons Klint and Camp Adventure tower in one day trip from Copenhagen. It'll be a breath of fresh air outside the city!
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Rold Forest
Rold Forest's ancient evergreens and twisted beech trees are iconic. A stroll here feels straight out of a fairytale, but there are a lot of other ways to enjoy this 20,000-acre forest, including hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, fishing, swimming, horseback riding, camping, and more! Tip: Don't forget to keep your eye out for the trolls.
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Private Forest and Glass Art Tour Include Lunch
Wander peaceful forest trails, admire striking glass‑art architecture, and enjoy a creative lunch break on this Private Forest & Glass Art Tour. It blends natural calm, visual wow, and a relaxed vibe.
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Karlstrup Kalkgrav
This limestone quarry, created during the Cretaceous Period, contains one of the clearest lakes in Zealand! This is a popular spot for picnics in the summer. Or walk one of the two paths around the lake and hunt for fossils of sea urchins, shark teeth, and more. (Swimming is not advised here due to the lake's extreme depths and icy temperature. Diving and ice diving are okay with a permit by the Danish Nature Agency.)
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E Biking Adventure to Kronborg Castle
Soak in the panoramic views of Helsingør, immerse yourself in the history of Kronborg Castle, and let the wind hit your face on this e-bike adventure that has it all!
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a day at North Zealand Castle Tour
Step into royal history as you explore Frederiksborg and Kronborg Castles, stroll through grand halls and gardens, and soak in the scenic drive along the coast on this full-day North Zealand escape.
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Limfjord
This is a magical place. ✨ Experience the Dark Sky here and see the Milky Way or the Northern Lights. In summer, see bioluminescent algae "light up" the water. Hunt for fossils from 55 million years ago. Or, go on an oyster safari. The Limfjord is known to have some of the best oysters in the world! (There are multiple places to go on an oyster safari, including the Jutland Aquarium listed below.)
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JyllandsAkvariet
The Jutland Aquarium is just one of the places in this area that organizes oyster safaris! On an oyster safari, you can expect to spend about 2 to 3 hours hunting oysters and cooking with a guide. The oyster season starts in September and ends at the end of April or the beginning of May, depending on the spring weather.
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Wadden Sea National Park
This is Denmark's largest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Destination! This unique area features the largest "unbroken system of intertidal sand and mud flats in the world." Twice a day, the tide is so low that you can walk or drive out on the flats and explore the bottom of the sea! In the fall, millions of starlings stop here and create huge moving shapes, a phenomenon called the "Black Sun." You can also see Denmark's largest population of harbor seals (a tour is a great way to do this), go oyster hunting, take a "tractor bus" across the tidal flats to Mandø, and so much more!
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SUP - Stand Up Paddle - Kitesurfing - Wingfoil & Kitefoil courses
Take to the sea by SUP, kitesurfing, or even foiling! These thrilling activities have a cult following around the world, so try it for the first time on the friendly Danish coast or check Denmark off your list with this excursion!
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Vadehavscentret
Learn more about Denmark's largest national park, Wadden Sea, at the award-winning Wadden Sea Centre, where nature and architecture come together in a stunning setting. Enjoy exhibitions like the Migratory Bird Wadden, and tours and activities, as well as a café.
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Svanninge Bakker
The Svanninge Bakker is part of a larger nature area known as "The Funen Alps" and has some of the most picturesque and distinctive landscapes, which feature rolling hills that appear to go on forever. This is a popular place for hiking and bird-watching. From the top of the hills, enjoy beautiful views, including across the South Funen Archipelago. Or head to Restaurant Skovlyst, one of the highest points in the area, for some traditional Danish cuisine with a side of stargazing.
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Restaurant Skovlyst
This restaurant sits on one of the highest hills in the Svanninge Bakker nature area. The restaurant was built in 1926 by a farmer who also happened to be very interested in astronomy. He constructed a 60-foot tower behind the restaurant in 1935, which still stands today and is a great place for stargazing or just taking in the views.
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Hvide Sande South - Beach
The sandy beaches on Denmark's West Coast stretch for miles. This spot is great for families and was once named the best beach in Denmark. Due to its windy weather, this is a popular place to fly kites, surf, or take a surfing class. You can also enjoy strolling the pier and enjoying the views of the North Sea.
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Klitmøller Beach
Known as "Cold Hawaii," this beach is famous as one of the world’s best places for windsurfing (as well as kite surfing and regular surfing), thanks to two nearby reefs and some very favorable winds. Tip: Head to the beach saunas to warm up after surfing the cold water!
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Cold Hawaii Surf Camp - Denmark's Best Surf School.
Want to surf in "Cold Hawaii"? Check out this spot for surf lessons, camps, and equipment rentals. You can even book a Surf & Stay experience where you stay in a surf house!
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Surf Pro Cold Hawaii Surfshop & surfcamp, Klitmøller/Cold Hawaii
Surf Pro has lessons for everything from wingfoil to windsurfing, plus surf camps, equipment rentals, and even saunas, so you can warm up after surfing "Cold Hawaii"!
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Trail Running Adventure Greater Copenhagen
For all the runners, veterans and new to the sport, head out to explore the lush forests of outer-Copenhagen on this trail running adventure with a guide!
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Råbjerg Mile
Every year, the Dune of Råbjerg Mile moves nearly 49 feet closer to Grenen. This incredibly fascinating natural phenomenon of migrating sand is the largest of its kind in Denmark, yet it is still somewhat of a hidden gem. Hiking up the dune is almost like being in the desert! Tip: Wear closed-toe shoes here, not flip-flops.
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Grenen
The colliding seas at Grenen is another one of Denmark's natural phenomena! Two seas, Skagerak and Kattegat, meet here. You can actually stand on the tip of Jutland and watch the waves collide with each other and break over Skagen's reef. You can also take one of the four hiking trails in the area to explore the beauty of Grenen or ride the Sandormen to the tip of Grenen.
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Sandormen
Between March 23 and October 26, you can ride on the Sandormen (Sandworm) all the way to the tip of Grenen—the top of Denmark! This unique trolley will take you to see one of Denmark's greatest natural attractions.
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Copenhagen Bicycle Adventure
Riding bikes in Copenhagen... A dream!
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Bicycle Rental Copenhagen City Center
Don't want a full tour? This allows you to reserve a bike ahead of time for your exploration of the city and beyond.
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Vineyards

Vester Vedsted Vingård
Located near Ribe, this vineyard is farm-to-table, focusing on organic food and, of course, producing its own organic wine. You will feel like you’re at home in the cozy setting here.
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Glenholm Vingård
Enjoy tours and tastings while overlooking beautiful Limfjord in North Jutland at this vineyard. There's also a café and a guesthouse.
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Guldbæk Vingård
This beautiful family-owned vineyard is one of the northernmost vineyards in the world and is located near the scenic village of Guldbæk, only about 12 miles south of Aalborg. Drop by or schedule a guided tour of the whole vineyard!
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Andersen Winery
This winery produces world-class sparkling wines and is located in the unique landscape around The Mols Bjerge National Park. Take a tour and taste the wines—no reservations needed!
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Cold Hand Winery
This winery produces some of the world's most flavorful and award-winning fruit wine, which is based on sour Danish apples. You can also combine your trip to the winery with a glamping stay where you can stay in a huge Italian wine barrel, a restored vintage Airstream trailer, or themed tents.
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Nygårdsminde Vingård
This beautiful winery is located in Brønderslev and is Denmark’s northernmost professional-growing vineyard! In addition to wine, they also produce rosé gin distilled from their rosé wine. Come for tours and tastings, or enjoy park golf or yoga!  
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VESTERHAVE VINGAARD
This newer winery (established in 2015) has earned international recognition for its Danish wine. The winery is mainly focused on reds but also has white and sparkling wines, as well as a new orange wine in 2024 that is very popular. Join a guided tour of the vineyards, taste the wines, or even stay!
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Kimesbjerggaard Vingård
This vineyard and winery is located on the beautiful south Funen coast along Sinebjerg Strand and is focused on red and white wines, rosé, and grape brandy. Book a tour of the vineyard, which comes with a tasting of 4-5 wines, then visit the charming farm shop to take home your favorites or some delicious handmade treats.
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Stays

Camp Møns Klint
If you want to experience staying in a Dark Sky Park, this is one of the best places to do it. Sleep under the stars in a tent, retreat to a cozy cabin, or hook up to a camper van. You can even head out into the middle of Denmark’s first Dark Sky Park in a Land Rover loaded with everything you need to camp comfortably and build a campfire. Not keen on camping? Stay in a charming country house, a villa, or try glamping.
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Camp Adventure
Looking for a stay that goes above and beyond the ordinary? At Camp Adventure, you can wade into a colorful 30-acre field of blooms and pick your own flowers, zip between treetops in the largest climbing park in Zealand, and experience the magnificent Forest Tower in Gisselfeld Kloster's forest. Walk the half-mile-long boardwalk and ascend the circular walkway up the 147-foot-tall tower until you're above the trees! You can stay here in one of their unique accommodations in the forest, from yurts, cabins, and huts to cottages, lakeside lodges, and more.
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Ree Park Safari
At Ree Park Safari, get close to nature in a different way. Here, you can view wild animals from five continents. See cheetahs, giraffes, lions, and black bears...oh my! You can stay in a luxurious Night Explorer cabin where, from your bed, you can actually look out over either the Savannah or North America sections of the park. Other options include cabins at the Camel Camp, tents on the savannah, or you can even rent a complete summer house!
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National Park Center Thy
Stay in an incredible environment that was shaped by centuries of harsh elements, including the sea, wind, sand, and salt. This fragile and beautiful park is made up of high dunes, flats and lagoons, a stunning wildlife reserve, and charming traditional seaside villages. To stay here, check out 101 Glamping Thy and stay in their luxurious tent, complete with a real bed! (There's only one tent, so you'll have the surrounding nature all to yourself.)
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Restaurants

Restaurant Lyst
The gourmet, Michelin-starred restaurant LYST in Vejle is truly an unforgettable experience. The restaurant is set inside the architecturally stunning and iconic Fjordenhus building, and the interior design by Olafur Eliasson with Studio Other Spaces of Berlin is equally as beautiful. The menu is unique every day and aims to reflect the actual weather and seasons, among other factors. Your experience begins with appetizers served on a gorgeous glass bar before moving on to your multi-course meal featuring locally sourced dishes that look like art.
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Gro Eatery
Dine at the first community rooftop farm in Copenhagen! Climb the spiral staircase up to this magical communal rooftop restaurant inside a greenhouse that features one long farm table—it seats 25! Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the middle of a working urban farm. The Vegetarian and Pescetarian menus feature seasonal, locally sourced, and organic foods.
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Restaurant Strejf
Restaurant STREJF is one of Elsinore's newest eateries, but it has plenty of history, atmosphere, and style. The restaurant has beautiful high-ceilinged rooms with tall windows and a cozy interior. Enjoy fresh seafood or, for lunch, try a traditional Danish smørrebrød (open-faced sandwich) with homemade rye bread!
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Mangholm økologisk besøgsgård og gårdbutik
Mangholm is an organic, regenerative farm with its own farm restaurant. Enjoy a completely unique meal here, surrounded by the beautiful North Zealand landscape. You can stay in a luxury cabin here, as well.
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Restaurant Villa Vest
Enjoy lunch or dinner at this Michelin-starred cliffside restaurant as you look out over the crashing waves of the North Sea. The chef, Anders Holm, is from the area, and his menu gives pride of place to local seafood.
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