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Trapholt Museum (Trapholtmuseet)

Trapholt is one of the largest and most popular design and arts museums in Denmark outside of Copenhagen. Opened in 1988, Trapholt is situated in beautiful natural surroundings, with a view out over Kolding Fjord. The Trapholt Museum exhibits works of modern Denmark. A furniture gallery was also established in 1996 and displays a variety of Danish furniture made after the 20th century.

Address: Ablehaven 23

Tel: +45 76 30 05 30

Fax: +45 76 30 05 33

Website: www.trapholt.dk

Japanese Garden (Den Japanske Have)

This is an amazingly beautiful and sophisticated Japanese garden. It includes several sub-gardens, a Japanese house, a tea house (chashitsu), a shop, and a café. The garden is particularly beautiful during summer and autumn.

Address: Bjodstrup 31, Hammerum 7400 Herning

Tel: +45 97 11 92 61

Website: www.denjapanskehave.dk

Hirtshals

Hirtshals is located on the North Sea, and is especially known for its fishing and ferry harbours. It is the home of the North Sea Museum, one of Denmark's largest tourist attractions. The museum has one of the largest aquariums in Europe. It was built in 1984 and was expanded in 1998 with an oceanarium, an aquarium with 4,5 million litre water. A ferry to Norway is also in operation.

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Website: www.hirtshals-tourist.dk

Skagen

Skagen is a very picturesque town located in the northernmost point of Jutland. The beautiful landscape itself, created by yellow and orange-based houses with white windows and doors, soft sunrays, and the waters of two channels weaving together is like a painting, and has mesmerized many artists over the years. Recently, many tourists from neighbouring countries have begun to visit this town. You can see the great number of artworks, which stand on their own as a history of the town, at the Skagen Museum. A collection of the works produced between 1880 and 1930 by artists known as "Skagen artists," such as Hr.og Fru Ancher, Peder Severin Krøyer, and Christian Krohg. 

It takes around 1h from Aalborg and 40 minute from Frederikshavn by train.

Website: www.skagen-tourist.dk

Moesgard Prehistory Museum

The Moesgard Prehistory Museum contains archaeological collections from Denmark and from excavations carried out in Bahrain and other places in the Persian Gulf region. It is a museum of local history and a speciality museum in the areas of archaeology and ethnography. The 2000 year old carbonized body, Grauballemand, which is preserved in a glass case, is a must-see.

Address: Moesgard Alle 20

Tel: +45 89 42 11 00

Website: www.moesgaardmuseum.dk

Kolding Castle (Koldinghus)

The Kolding Castle was constructed as a fortress as well as a castle in the 13th century when Kolding, was the southern border of Denmark. From the Kolding Castle you can overlook the city and the Kolding Fjord.

Address: Markdannersgade 11

Tel: +46 76 33 81 00

Fax: 46 76 33 81 99

Email: museum@koldinghus.dk

Website: www.koldinghus.dk

Sbjerg

Esberg, located on the Jutland island, was once Denmark's biggest fishing harbour, and the harbour is still an economic driving force in the town. Besides the fishing industry Esbjerg is also the main city for Denmark's oil and offshore activities. The city has a great maritime museum.

Website: www.visitesbjerg.dk

North Jylland Museum (Nordjyllands Kunstmuseum)

This museum was designed by the Finish architect Alvar Aalto and exhibits a fine collection of modern art

Address: Kong Christian Alle 50

Tel: +45 75 50 15 00

Website: www.nordjyllandskunstmuseum.dk/main/main.htm

Glass Museum (Glasmuseun)

Ebeltoft is one of the greatest glass-making cities in Northern Europe. Not only does the Glass museum showcase local designs, it also exhibits the works of up-and-coming artists from around the world. Here, you can also watch the glass-blowing process.

Mando

Mando is located outside Ribe in Jutland. If you wish to experience pristine nature this is the place to go. Many tourists go here to enjoy bird watching. Bicycles can also be rented on the island in order to get around and explore different areas of the island. Although there is a regular bus service to the island during the summer season, the road is swampland and disappears under water at high tide.

Jelling

Jelling is approximately 11km from Vejle in Jutland. There are two gravestones in Jelling that were built by the founder of Denmark's royal family during the Viking era, King Gorm, and his son, Harold Bluetooth. They are engraved with words that praise both kings. The gravestones are registered as heritage sites.

Access: IC bound to Struer or Herning from Copenhagen, transfer at Fredericia and get off at Jelling. It takes approximately 3 hours.

The watchman's round

Operation time: February 13th to February 18th, October 16th to 21st from 8pm May 1st to September 15th from 10pm June to August from 8pm and 10pm

It takes around 45 minutes and the tour starts from the Market Square (Torvet)

Old Dye Factory

The dye factory is located in a farmhouse and operated here until the second half of the 18th century. Tools, documents, houses, and other items from the past are recreated within the 20 rooms of the factory. There is also a demonstration corner in the courtyard where you can get hands-on experience.

Århus Gallery

Arhus Konst Museum launched in April of 2004 and is designed by architects Schmidt, Hammer and Lassen, who also designed the royal library (Black Diamond) in Copenhagen. The architecture is an experience in itself, but the museum also possesses one of the finest international art collections from the 1700 hundreds until today. It also has an information centre, library, art shop, café and restaurant worth visiting.

Address: Aros Alle 2

Tel: +45 87 30 66 00

Fax: +45 87 30 66 01

Email: info@aros.dk

Website: www.arhuskunstmuseum.dk