Plan a trip to Central And South Jutland

Covering two-thirds of Denmark, The Jutland Peninsula (Jylland) is the largest area in the country. South of Schleswig, it is linked to mainland Europe and shares a border with the northern tip of Germany; on the eastern side is the Baltic Sea and the North Sea is on the west.

Copenhagen is the largest city in Denmark and the second largest city is Aarhus which is on the east coast of the Jutland peninsula, crossed by the 40-kilometer Aarhus River, which flows through the valley of Aarhus Ådal. The city’s historic center has been authentically preserved giving one the feeling of traveling back in time. It is a popular tourist destination as it is known for its beautiful natural surroundings, entertainment centers, interesting museums as well as the Aarhus University, one of the top universities in Scandinavia.

You will see much of the best of Danish architecture and design, such as the residential Iceberg buildings and the 190 meter (art) infinite Bridge (Den Uendelige Bro) at Varna Beach. Do not take it for granted that you can visit the bridge as it is usually set up from April to October.  Visit the Aarhus Art Museum (ARoS), which is one of the largest art museums in Europe and make sure to go up to the roof to view “Your Rainbow Panorama", a permanent installation, which is a circular walkway with stunning panoramic views of the city.

Legoland – who hasn’t heard of Legoland!  Further south in the town of Billund, is the Legoland theme park which is situated close to the original Lego factory. It is great fun for the whole family and is definitely one of the most popular and successful parks in all of Europe.

The oldest city in Denmark is “the medieval” Ribe. You can feel the special atmosphere as you walk along the cobbled streets with quaint houses, shops, boutiques and cafes. A visit to the twelfth century Ribe Cathedral (Our Lady Maria Cathedral) will acquaint you with the authentic past history. It originated in the Viking Era and is Denmark’s first Christian church. To complete your perfect visit to this area enjoy the must-see Ribe Viking Museum (Museet Ribes Vikinger) as well as  the Viking Centre of Ribe.

Don’t miss out on a quaint night tour with a night watchman. Dressed in authentic costume, he leads you through the streets of Ribe, entertaining you not only with his songs but retelling stories about the city's history.  This free tour is usually available from May – October.

On the western shores of South Jutland are the Danish Wadden Sea Islands. Two in particular, Fanø and Rømø, offer a unique experience. Fanø boasts breathtaking nature in the wild with a wide range of marine birds, seals, deer and more. Fanø Island offers an opportunity to hunt for amber gems, which can often be found washed up on its shores after a storm at sea. Be sure to visit the 16th century village Sønderho on the island, considered Denmark’s “most beautiful village”.

An abundance of oysters can be collected at low tide along the extensive beaches of the island Rømø. Keep an eye and ear open to find out if this is the year of the Oyster Festival, which brings people together from all over Europe! The island is host to many special events and festivals, including the Rømø Motor Festival (dating back to the early 1900’s).

What very few people know is that the high and low tides in Wadden Sea are unique. The tidal flats system is so important to the geological and ecological processes that the Wadden Sea is on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. The Wadden Sea National Park is open for all, so make sure to wander around in one of the largest national parks in Denmark which was designated a Danish National Park.

If it is the marine life you like, get on board for a Seal Safari cruise from Rømø to observe the local seal population.

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site- the Jelling Monuments. There are two large runestones (stones with rune language and/or symbols from the Viking days) and a burial mound, which are significant objects from the Viking Age and reveal a lot about Denmark's history and culture.