If You Like - Denmark - page 27

If You Like…
Islands
Bornholm Lose yourself in nature and nosh on this Baltic summer playground
Møn Tackle the brilliant-white cliffs of Møns Klint
Slotsholmen Politics, ruins and drama define Copenhagen's most imposing inner-city island
Læsø Check out salty traditions and unwind in a restorative salt bath
Lolland Explore Maribo's small-town charm, as well as blockbuster family attractions
Ærø Cycle between character-filled towns rich in seafaring tradition
Fanø Observe the metaphorical distance between industrial Esbjerg and beguiling Fanø
Rømø Choose your pace - gentle (horse riding) or windwhipped (blokarts and kitebuggies)
Viking History
Roskilde Five Viking ships discovered at the bottom of Roskilde Fjord are displayed at the
Viking Ship Museum
Lejre Explore the fascinating experimental archaeology centre 'Land of Legends'
Ladby Discover an unearthed ship grave, where a chieftain was laid to rest in a splendid
warship
Trelleborg See an enigmatic circular fortress constructed in the 10th century and built to a
precise mathematical plan
Ribe An informative museum as well as a fun village re-creation - with warrior training!
Jelling The royal seat of King Gorm during the Vikings' most dominant era
Aalborg The atmospheric Viking burial ground at Lindholm Høje
Copenhagen Rune stones and unearthed Viking loot on show at Nationalmuseet