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  A wild moose has been observed in Denmark for the first time in almost 20 years
  
  A wild moose (known as elk in Scandinavia) has swimmed from Sweden to northern Zealand, Denmark. The last sighting of a wild moose/elk in Denmark...
  
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  Risk of rabies in Denmark?
  
  In Denmark there are no wild dogs and no rabies infected foxes or wolfs. The risk...
  
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  Lizards in Denmark
  
  In Denmark you will only find two species of lizards. The common lizard and the sand lizard. The common lizard (Zootoca vivipara) is, as the...
  
  Wildlife
  
  The Slow-worm – the legless lizard
  
  Slow-worm (Anguis fragilis) The slow-worm is widely distributed in Denmark. Being a legless lizard, the slow worm is often mistaken for a little snake. However, there...
  
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  The most common frog in Denmark
  
  The European brown frog is the most common frog in Denmark. The common frog (Rana temporaria) is undoubtedly Denmarks's most well-known amphibian, also known as...
  
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  The great egrets have gone north and are now a new breeding species in Denmark.
  
  The great white heron - a newcomer in Danish nature. The great egret (Ardea alba), also known as the great white heron, is a large,...
  
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  Any dangerous spiders in Denmark?
  
  More than 540 species of spiders have been recorded in Denmark. Fortunately, all of them are harmless to humans. However, some can bite you quite noticeably! Actually...
  
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  Return of the Eagle-owl
  
  In 1884 the last Danish Eagle-owl was shot in central Jutland. Not until 100 years later the giant owls carefully returned. A single pair...
Lifestyle
- Lifestyle
  
  Winter Vikings
  
  Thousands of Danish "Vikings" take a dip in freezing water during the wintertime. Visitors to Denmark are often surprised to learn that Danes leave their...
  
  Lifestyle
  
  Go for a swim – without wearing swimwear?
  
  Is it legal to go for a swim – without wearing swimwear? "Denmark - the most shameless nation on the planet" according to a survey...
  
  Lifestyle
  
  How Does Nature Impact Our Wellbeing?
  
  Research reveals that environments can increase or reduce our stress, which in turn impacts our bodies. What you are seeing, hearing, experiencing at any moment...
  
  Information
  
  Watching birds in Denmark
  
  Denmark can offer a wealth of birdlife at all seasons. Denmark lies on the main migration routes between continental Europe...
Outdoor Denmark
- Outdoor Denmark
  
  Sleep on the forest floor – for free
  
  Denmark welcomes you to spend the night in the nature areas owned by the Danish Government. You can find the state forests in most...
  
  Outdoor Denmark
  
  Sleeping in the woods
  
  Overnight outside. You may stay overnight on publicly owned natural areas on the ground in a sleeping bag, in a hammock, in a tree, or...
  
  Outdoor Denmark
  
  Making a camp fire at the beach?
  
  Camp fire at the beach? It is okay but keep it small. Public rights on the foreshore and in tidal waters have a long history...
  
  Outdoor Denmark
  
  Can I stay overnight at the public beaches?
  
  Is it okay to sleep for the night at the public beaches? Well, if the weather is fine you can! However, campers and tents are...
Environment
- Environment
  
  Drinking tap water?
  
  In Denmark people take their drinking water for granted. Danes don’t think twice before grabbing a glass and sticking it underneath...
  
  Environment
  
  Utilisation of fossil fuel fell by over 25 percent in one year
  
  The Danish coal consumption fell by 25.5 percent from 2016 to 2017. Towards green energy: Danish...
  
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  Sustainable forest management
  
  Since adoption of the Danish Forest Act in 1805, forest clearance has been banned in Denmark. The Danish Parliament has recently decided to increase the...
  
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  The Danish water quality among the best in Europe.
  
  Of the 28 European EU-countries, Denmark is still on the top 10-list of countries with the best bathing water quality. Denmark's beaches follow a continental...
  
  Environment
  
  Denmark set wind power record – again!
  
  2017 was a record year for Danish wind power and Denmark is on track to surpassing its EU energy targets, according to the Danish...
  
  Environment
  
  Organic Denmark
  
  Almost 10 per cent of all foods sold in Denmark are organically cultivated, which is a world record. The Danish consumers are the most pro-organic...
  
  Environment
  
  Denmark wants to be independent of fossil fuels.
  
  Green Energy Sustainable economic growth and security of energy and water supply are among the greatest global challenges today. As the first country in the...
Places
- Places
  
  Visit the worlds largest limestone mine
  
  1,000 years of limestone mines under Denmark. In Mønsted Limestone Caves in Central Jutland there are more than 60 kilometres (about 37 miles) of underground...
  
  Places
  
  The untamed sand dunes of Rubjerg
  
  If you want to experience wild and untamed nature in Denmark then you should visit Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse. Here you will find massive hills of...
  
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  Ancient burial mounds in the Danish countryside
  
  No matter if you go by car, bicycle or hiking through the Danish countryside there is a good chance that you will pass by...
  
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  The Danish Wadden Sea – one of the world’s most valuable tidal areas
  
  The Danish Wadden Sea is the most northern part of the Unesco World Heritage. The Danish Wadden Sea has many particularities, making this region a...
  
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  The Cliffs of Møn
  
  The Cliffs of Møn are a 6-7 km stretch of chalk cliffs along the eastern coast of the Danish island of Møn in the...
  
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  The migrating sand dunes of Råbjerg Mile
  
  The Råbjerg Mile, on the northern tip of Denmark, is one of the largest migrating sand dunes in Europe. South of Skagen, you will find...
  
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  Enjoy the Danish countryside
  
  Among small villages, fairy-tale castles and Viking history. Denmark’s countryside is heavy on the pastoral charm. There are fairy-tale castles turned hotels still run by real-life...
  
  Places
  
  Bulbjerg – the bird cliff of Jutland
  
  Bulbjerg is a protected nature area, and a beautiful place to visit. Bulbjerg is a limestone cliff in northern Jutland, Denmark, facing the sea of...

Outdoor Denmark

Sleeping in the woods

Overnight outside. You may stay overnight on publicly owned natural areas on the ground in a sleeping bag, in a hammock, in a tree, or...

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Visit the worlds largest limestone mine

Places

1,000 years of limestone mines under Denmark. In Mønsted Limestone Caves in Central Jutland there are more than 60 kilometres (about 37 miles) of underground...

The migrating sand dunes of Råbjerg Mile

Places

The Råbjerg Mile, on the northern tip of Denmark, is one of the largest migrating sand dunes in Europe. South of Skagen, you will find...

Introduction to the wild of Denmark

Information

Coastal area near Thorup Strand, Northern Jutland. No matter where you are in Denmark, you’ll never be more than 50km from...

Natural Denmark

Denmark consists of the peninsula of Jutland, north of Germany, and more than 400 islands, about 80 of which are inhabited. The Danish coastline is all together more than 8000 kilometers long with beaches, islands, marshland, mudflats, inlets and coastal meadows. Denmark is the smallest of the Nordic countries but still with a rich and varied countryside calling for natural adventures.

Wild About Denmark

Information

Watching birds in Denmark

Denmark can offer a wealth of birdlife at all...

Information

Be aware of ticks

How to take precautions against ticks and Lyme disease. The castor bean tick...

The Mute Swan: National Bird of Denmark

Wildlife

The Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) became the national bird of Denmark in 1984, replacing the Skylark (Alauda arvensis). At first the Mute Swan was...

Nature & Wildlife

Danish nature is the natural home for a large number of plants and animals - estimated around 40,000 species in total. In remote areas the Danish wildlife includes straying wolves and jackals, breeding eagles, beavers and Red Deer.

Wildlife

The wolf is back in Denmark – two centuries after extermination.

Wolves are again a part of Danish Nature and Wildlife. There had been...

Wildlife

The Wild Boar has returned home to Denmark

Wild boars were originally widespread in Denmark. Mainly due to hunting pressure...

Wildlife

Lizards in Denmark

In Denmark you will only find two species of lizards. The common...

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Outdoor Denmark

Sleep on the forest floor – for free

Denmark welcomes you to spend the night in the nature areas owned...

Outdoor Denmark

Making a camp fire at the beach?

Camp fire at the beach? It is okay but keep it small. Public...

Outdoor Denmark

Sleeping in the woods

Overnight outside. You may stay overnight on publicly owned natural areas on the...

Environment

Drinking tap water?

In Denmark people take their drinking water for granted. Danes don’t think twice before grabbing a glass and sticking it underneath a tap. However, for many tourists...

Regulations - worth knowing...

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Regulations

Map of Denmark

Denmark, Northern Europe.

Weather

Copenhagen

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