Historic site · UNESCO
Jelling Mounds, Runic Stones and Church
Denmark
Two huge burial mounds, rune stones and a church, linked to King Harald Bluetooth and the birth of Christian D...
Northern Europe
Denmark
Bike-friendly cities, Viking history, fairy-tale castles and long white beaches, all within easy reach by train on the Danish mainland and islands.
Before you plan: This guide covers mainland Denmark, Jutland, Funen, Zealand and Bornholm only.
- Capital
- Copenhagen
- Languages
- Danish
- Currency
- Danish krone (DKK)
- Best time to go
- May to September for long days and mild weather; June and August are best for beaches, while December brings Christmas markets.
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Historic site in Denmark
- Top places
- Museum 8
- Church, mosque or temple 5
- Castle 4
- Neighbourhood 3
- Historic site 3
- Theme park 2
- Palace 2
- Viewpoint 2
- Beach 2
- Entertainment 2
- Island 1
- Ruins 1
- Garden 1
- Shopping 1
- Market 1
- Tower 1
- Monument 1
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Aalborg, Denmark
A hillside Viking-age burial ground, marked by hundreds of stones set in ship and oval shapes.
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