Archive for the ‘Denmark/Greenland’ Category
Little Mermaid in Tivoli – She Loves to Travel, but Prefers Denmark
Even though the Little Mermaid will be leaving Denmark in April to take part in world Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China, Danes and tourists can still see the Little Mermaid in Denmark. She will be in Tivoli in Copenhagen from 16 April 2010, when an original sister to the world famous sculpture will be sitting [...]
November 20, 2009
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Unusual Hotels in Denmark – For Those that Like it Adventurous!
Tourists who are tired of staying in ordinary hotels will love these; fancy staying on a boat, in prison, a castle? Come to Denmark. Denmark is an unbelievably friendly and charming country, full of inspiration and a feel for the bizarre. It comes as no surprise that Denmark is now home to several more than [...]
October 22, 2009
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Guess Which Country in Europe is the Most Expensive?
If you are an affluent tourist, you may go to Denmark. This country could have a “Welcome to the rich men’s world” welcome sign at their airports. According to a Eurostat’s study, Denmark is the most expensive country in the EU. According to a survey by Eurostat, there were wide differences in price levels in [...]
August 18, 2009
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Hven – Denmark’s Island in the Stream
Halfway across the Øresund between Denmark and Sweden lies the island of Hven (Ven in Swedish), once home to the great 16th-century astronomer Tycho Brahe. Easily reached by boat from Copenhagen, Hven is a favorite spot for a “day away,” especially if you bring your bike to ride around and explore.     [...]
July 31, 2009
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VISIT EUROPE THE ADVENTUROUS WAY WITH A TRIP TO GREENLAND, DISCOVERED BY VIKING ERIK THE RED
ILULISSAT, GREENLAND – Simple statistics point to an essential mode of transportation in and around Ilulissat, third-largest settlement in Greenland and a prime tourist destination. Population is around 4,500; sled dog population is at least 4,000.
March 10, 2009
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VISITDENMARK UNVEILS AN OUTSTANDING ARRAY OF 2009 OFFERINGS TO DRAW VISITORS TO THE HAPPIEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD
(New York, March 4, 2009) — This year in Copenhagen, the colorful Danish capital's many well-known attractions will be augmented by a kaleidoscope of events to enhance the vacation experiences of U.S. visitors to this friendly nation.
March 4, 2009
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The Danes Love to Cycle
Danes love their bicycles, whether they’re pedaling on the nearly 2,500 miles of designated cycling routes that crisscross the country or around major cities. An estimated 36 percent of Copenhageners bike to work, to the shops and to visit friends year-round. So it was no surprise when UCI, the International Cycling Union, designated Copenhagen as [...]
December 18, 2008
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You can Always Find Good Music in Denmark
Nothing warms a winter night like hot jazz. From January 23 through February 8, the annual Vinter Jazz Festival brings some of the world’s top jazz artists to Denmark, performing everywhere from intimate jazz clubs to “cool spaces” like the glass-enclosed atrium at Statens Museum for Kunst (the National Gallery) in Copenhagen. The festival includes [...]
December 18, 2008
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Christmas Spirit in Denmark
Christmas in Denmark is the kind of old-fashioned celebration you never thought you could find in today’s commercial world. Festivities begin as early as mid-November, so travelers can visit Denmark before the holiday and bring a little bit of Danish Christmas home with them. Among favorite activities are the Christmas markets at Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens [...]
September 24, 2008
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Classic Vision of Skagen in Denmark – an artists’ colony
The town of Skagen at the northern tip of Jutland has been an artists’ colony for more than a century, attracting painters with its pure light and perfect views of land, sea and sky. To mark its 100th anniversary this year, the Skagen Museum celebrates the work of the renowned Skagen Painters – such as [...]
July 25, 2008
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