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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...
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...
DANISH NATURE
Sleeping in the woods
Overnight outsite.
You may stay overnight on publicly owned natural areas on the ground in a sleeping bag, in a hammock, in a tree, or...
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...
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...
Snakes in Denmark
Once there were four species of snakes in Denmark. The Aesculapian snake and the Smooth snake are today considered extinct. That leaves the two remaining...
A wild moose has been observed in Denmark for the first time in almost...
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
OUTDOOR
Watching birds in Denmark
Bird watching
Denmark lies on the main migration routes between continental Europe and the rest of...
Can I stay overnight at the public beaches?
Is it okay to sleep for the night at the public beaches?
Well, if the weather...
Making a camp fire at the beach?
Camp fire at the beach? It is okay but keep it small.
Public rights on the...
WILDLIFE
Jellyfish along the Danish shores
In Denmark we only have a few species of jellyfish which are able to sting you noticeably.
You will normally only find two common species...
PLACES TO VISIT
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...
LATEST POSTS
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...
Not to be found elsewhere in the world
Small, beautiful - and endemic!
The coastal landscape and hinterland around Jammer Bay (Jammerbugten) in the northwestern part of Jutland contains an exciting and versatile...
Please, keep your dog on a lead
Dogs must be on a leash when you are visiting forests and nature areas according to Denmark’s Protection of Nature Act.
A visit to the...
