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Zealand The experimental archaeology centre of Sagnlandet Lejre , 'Land of Legends', is
fascinating. Danmarks Borgcenter in Vordingborg lets kids explore medieval castle life and
the world of kings using iPad technology.
Møn, Falster & Lolland Falster's Middelaldercentret re-creates an early-15th-century me-
dieval village.
Bornholm Oh look, it's another ye-olde village: Bornholms Middelaldercenter re-creates a
medieval fort and village.
Funen Den Fynske Landsby is a re-created olden-days country village with the requisite
costumes and farmyard animals.
Southern Jutland Ribe VikingeCenter re-creates the Viking era in Denmark's oldest town;
finish the day with a walk alongside the town's nightwatchman.
Central Jutland Den Gamle By (The Old Town) in Aarhus is a photogenic open-air mu-
seum. Hobro has a Viking-era farmstead to complement its Viking fortress.
Best Fresh-Air Fun
Copenhagen Amager Strandpark is a sand-sational artificial lagoon, with acres of sandy
beach. Playground facilities and shallow water make it ideal for children. Plus, you can't vis-
it Copenhagen and not take a canal boat trip .
Zealand Roskilde's Viking Ship Museum runs sailing trips on the fjord. The beautiful
beaches of northern Zealand are great for outdoor summertime fun.
Møn, Falster & Lolland The Falster beach resort of Marielyst is marketed as a family-ori-
ented 'activity town'; take a boat trip to see the white cliffs of Møns Klint .
Bornholm The calm and shallow waters of the sweeping beach at Dueodde suit families to
a T.
Funen The grounds of Egeskov Slot are full of mazes, museums and diversions, while
Svendborg's Maritimt Center Danmark offers sailing trips on ancient wooden ships.
Southern Jutland For older kids, Rømø's southern beach is full of wind-blown speed
treats: land-yachts or blokarts - buggies with attached parachutelike kites.
Central Jutland Canoeing and camping in the picturesque Lake District is an undeniably
wholesome family pursuit.