DENMARK: Nyhavn, Castles of Zealand, Hans Christian Andersen
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This past summer, Cosmos tour led my family and I around the most jaw-dropping sights around Scandinavia. "In a Day" was a series I started in the summer when I spent a day out in Miami Beach and Coconut Grove. In THIS trip, almost every day was a new cultural journey. We traveled in this awesome air-conditioned coach, and rotated seats every day so we could all get a chance at beautiful views. Bus tours aren't for everyone, so I've chosen to display all the highlights of places to see and things to do, all on your own!
Day 01: Bella Sky Hotel, Nyhavn, Little Mermaid
On the morning we arrived, we took advantage of the hours left we had to sightsee on our own before joining our tour group. City-Sightseeing is a hop-on-hop-off tour bus company that I'm sure has services elsewhere in Europe. With great tour guide audios and free wi-fi on board, this bus really made it easy to learn history and upload those Instagram pics at the same time.
Gefion Fountain (Gefionspringvandet)
Part of the City-Sightseeing package we wanted included a boat ride around Copenhagen's waters, allowing us a much better look at Copenhagen's very own Miami Beach Ocean Drive -- Nyhavn, and the famous Little Mermaid statue.
We spent a night in the famous AC Hotel Bella Sky, an architectural enigma if you ask me. We had a late check-in, so we were able to get accustomed to the city all morning.
That was our whole first day! The rest of the evening was spent sleeping in, getting used to that jetlag.
Day 02: Castles of Zealand and Leisure Day
After having mingled with our tour group the evening before, we were given the chance to choose an optional tour and/or have the rest of the day free to explore on our own before hitting the road to Funen the next day.
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| Frederiksborg Slot in Hillerød, Denmark |
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| Fredensborg Slot in Fredensborg, Denmark |
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| Kronborg Slot in Helsingør, Denmark |
Day 03: Funen, Odense & Hans Christian Andersen
Our third day, like every day, was started bright and early. To get to the island of Funen, we traveled through the famous Great Belt Bridge.
Hans Christian Andersen is quite a big deal in Denmark. We have him to thank for over 100+ fairy tale stories that we've come to know and love, especially The Little Mermaid! In Funen, we visited his beautiful hometown, Odense.
After a full afternoon in Odense, we took the Little Belt Waterway to go to Jutland, the peninsula of Denmark.
Whether it's to save up and take a trip of a lifetime or just as a quick guide to get your Europe itinerary started, I truly hope this serves as some form of inspiration for you. Denmark is such a beautiful country and it was such a challenge to choose only a few snapshots to share with you guys!
Be on the lookout for Norway -- the most breathtaking country in the world. Follow me on my journey... and thanks for reading xx
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After a full afternoon in Odense, we took the Little Belt Waterway to go to Jutland, the peninsula of Denmark.
Whether it's to save up and take a trip of a lifetime or just as a quick guide to get your Europe itinerary started, I truly hope this serves as some form of inspiration for you. Denmark is such a beautiful country and it was such a challenge to choose only a few snapshots to share with you guys!
Be on the lookout for Norway -- the most breathtaking country in the world. Follow me on my journey... and thanks for reading xx
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20 comments
How AWESOME. I would love to go to Denmark some day. Beautiful pics!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I hope you go :) So rewarding
DeleteWow; major wanderlust happening over here right now! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure Mckenna! :) The wanderlust is real
DeleteAmazing photos! I never considered traveling to Denmark but it looks like a place that needs to be on my travel bucket list.
ReplyDeleteAll the Best,
Allison Jones | www.LiveLifeWellBlog.com
Denmark is the best. SO classy, beautiful, and rich with history x
DeleteGorgeous! I'd really like to visit Denmark someday!
ReplyDeleteDenmark's waiting for ya :) Make sure to hit up Nyhavn and try out some ice cream!
DeleteWhat a beautiful place!! One of the great things about hosting this linkup is that I am continually adding to my list of places that I want to visit!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us for Photo Friday this week!
Thank you for always doing them :) I hope you visit Denmark one day!
DeleteLooks awesome! I hope to do more traveling overseas some day...
ReplyDeleteI hope so too! So enriching
DeleteThis looks amazing! I would love to go to Denmark, I just haven't made it there yet. But this has given me a good idea on what I need to see when I do go!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad! I hope you reach your destination soon :)
DeleteYour highlight shots are beautiful, even the 'mundane' foyer of the hotel is a lovely shot. Thank you so much for sharing with us all the beauty from your trip.
ReplyDeleteThank you :) AC Bella Sky Hotel unfortunately wasn't a part of the Cosmos tour, but I still 100% recommend it. A bit on the pricey side, so if you have Marriott Rewards, take full advantage!
DeleteWOW Denmark looks amazing, your pics are wonderful, my husbands roots are from there! thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteValerie
Fashion And travel
Wow, lucky family! Denmark is a dream
DeleteSo many flashbacks, I love it... Can't wait to see what you will share about Norway :)
ReplyDeleteSo excited!! :)
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