97 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Denmark - Atlas Obscura

Unusual Attractions in Denmark

Copenhagen, Denmark

Tivoli Gardens

Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.

Frederiksberg, Denmark

Cisternerne

A 19th-century subterranean reservoir repurposed as a contemporary art cave.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Superkilen

An ultra-modern diversity park in Denmark has turned an entire city block electric pink.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Elephant Gate

Pre-Nazi swastikas adorn the sculpted pachyderms flanking this brewhouse portal.

Copenhagen, Denmark

The Little Mermaid

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Grundtvig’s Church

This sublime architectural marvel is a rare example of an expressionist church.

Verdenskortet

A walkable map of the world, made from soil and stone by one man.

Ishøj, Denmark

Forgotten Giants

Six beautiful wooden giants are hidden around Copenhagen.

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Unique Food & Drink in Denmark

Spruce Beer

This Christmas tree elixir kept Vikings and Captain Cook alive.

Kransekake

For special occasions, Norwegians stack 18 rings of cake into a tower.

Christmas Risengrød

This Danish rice pudding appeases wicked elves.

Smørrebrød

Denmark's open-faced sandwiches are equal parts decadent and decorative.

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Leaving a bowl of risengrød out for the nisse is akin to leaving cookies and milk out for Santa.

The Danish Christmas Porridge That Appeased a Vengeful 'House Elf'

Once a magical, murderous farmhand, the nisse has transformed into a beloved holiday figure.

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Denmark is unusual in that it has protections against desecrating any flag—except its own.

Around the World in Things You Can't Do to Flags

You might be able to tell where you are by what happens if you set one ablaze.

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The Rubjerg Knude lighthouse, on the move.

More and More Lighthouses Are Moving Away From the Shore

A Danish structure is the latest to evade erosion by migrating inland.

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November 19, 2019

Andrine's House.

For Sale: A House With a Roof Made of Seaweed

Homes like this one only exist on Læsø, an island in Denmark.

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August 14, 2018

Researchers found this 5,000-year-old stone on a Danish island.

Found: Neolithic Spiderweb Stones in Denmark

They may have more to do with the sun than with arachnids.

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February 13, 2018

This Viking comb had the word "comb" inscribed on it.

Found: A Viking Comb That Says 'Comb'

It is helping researchers understand runic inscriptions, so maybe we should all start labeling our stuff.

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European gray wolves in Bavaria.

Wolves Have Returned to Denmark After Two Centuries of Absence

A breeding pair has been spotted in west Jutland.

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