✈️ Uri Travel ✈️
๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark ๐ฉ๐ฐ
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Asia
๐ฎ๐ณ India - Hyderabad
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Europe
๐ง๐ฌ Bulgaria - Varna
๐จ๐พ Cyprus - Paphos
๐จ๐ฟ Czech Republic - Prague
๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark - Copenhagen and Legoland
๐ฌ๐ง England - London
๐ซ๐ท France - Paris and EuroDisney
๐ฌ๐ช Georgia - Batumi
๐ฉ๐ช Germany - Berlin
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I thought about where I would take my son Yair, who is celebrating a bar mitzvah (and the presenter of most of the photos ๐), for a traditional father-son trip.
Trip itinerary:
- ✈ Flight - Norwegian Airlines direct flight to Copenhagen
- ๐ Transportation - Car rental for a week, pick up and return from Copenhagen airport
- ๐ฏLocation - 3 nights in Billund and 4 nights in Copenhagen
- ⛈ Weather - a combination of autumn, spring, summer, and winter in one day.
- ๐ Sunset - an amazing advantage that sunset is at 21:30
Attractions list according
to the location on the map
1. Lego House
A huge building that combines Lego and hi-tech. Kjaald Kirk Christiansen, the grandson of Lego founder Ole Kirk Christiansen wanted to gather all the ideas and creations of his family in one house that would activate the imagination, the desire and the passion of people to play with Lego.
The house includes several areas of experience: red for creativity, blue for cognitive abilities, green for friendships and yellow for the world of emotions, huge play areas for children, a hall for Lego fans who publish their creations, and also a unique basement, where there is a history of Lego.
Every visitor receives a bracelet at the entrance to the house, and there is an electronic station in every corner. When you attach the bracelet to it, you can see where we are, what we have done so far, where we can go and even what characters we have built.
So we built characters, made a movie, played with Lego and played with Lego again.
2. Legoland
The main reason we went to Denmark was Legoland. We had so much fun and spent time there from opening to closing.
Legoland is a chain of theme parks, all of which focus primarily on Lego toys.
The Legoland Billund Resort was opened in Billund, Denmark in 1968.
The park in Billund is the oldest Legoland park. It was built next to the original Lego factory and is divided into ten different worlds.
Website: LEGOLAND® Billund Resort
Opening Hours: Opening Hours | LEGOLAND® Billund Resort
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3. The sculpture park in Billund
Right in front of Lelandia is the sculpture park, behind each statue is its story and there is a code that you can scan to get more information.
Cost: Free
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4. "Aquadom" Water Park
Aquadome water park is within walking distance from Legoland.
The park contains a wide variety of facilities for all ages, including 4 different pools, including a wave pool, heated pools, a jacuzzi, a sauna, and a variety of water slides as you will see in the video.
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5. Deer Park Vejle
The reindeer park is in the city of Vejle, where you can observe reindeer at a very short distance. You can enter by car or walk. This park is much smaller than the Jรฆgersborg Dyrehave park, which will be described later, where you can see hundreds of reindeer.
Cost: Free
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6. Agaskov Castle
A castle located in the south of Finn Island, Denmark. Most of the Danish nobility built their houses as fortresses. The castle is located in a small lake whose maximum depth reaches 5 meters. Originally, the only entrance to it was with the help of a drawbridge.
According to the legend, an entire forest of oaks was required to build the foundations, hence the castle's name, Agaskov, which means "forest of oaks."
The castle is made of two buildings connected by a thick double wall, which allows its defenders to abandon one house and continue fighting from the other house. The double wall is a meter thick and contains a well and hidden staircases. The defenders could attack the enemy lines from two round-corner towers. Other medieval defenses include loopholes.
You can easily spend half a day in the castle. There are a large number of displays of cars, motorcycles, a helicopter, and two airplanes that until now I did not understand the connection to the place.
Website: - Egeskov Slot
Opening Hours: Every day 10:00 - 19:00, on Wednesdays open until 22:00
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7. Sand Festival
The Hundested Sand Sculpture Festival at the harbor in Hundested showcases beautiful sand art pieces created by artists from all over the world.
The festival has existed for several years in the summer months and was registered in 2010 in the Guinness book as the largest in the world. Every year there is a theme for the sculptures. It is hard to believe that these wonderful sculptures are made of sand.
Website: Home - Sandpark
Opening Hours: The festival is open every day from 18.5 to 22.10
18.5 – 3.9 – 10:00 – 17:00
4.9 – 22.10: 10:00 – 17:00
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8. Frederiksborg Castle
Fredericksburg Castle was built by King Christian IV in the first decades of the 17th century and is the largest Renaissance complex in the Nordic region. The purpose of the building was to show off and enhance Christian IV's status as a powerful European monarch. Accordingly, the castle is richly decorated with symbolic and decorative elements: for example, the impressive Neptune fountain and the marble gallery of the king's wing.
Since 1878, Frederiksborg Castle has housed the National History Museum, which presents 500 years of Danish history with a collection of portraits, history paintings, furniture and applied art. The museum was established by the founder of Carlsberg, the brewer J. C. Jacobsen, and since then is an independent department of the Carlsberg Foundation.
Opening Hours:
1.4 until 31.10 - 10:00 - 17:00
1.11 until 30.3 - 10:00 - 15:00
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9. Dyrehaven reindeer park - Jรฆgersborg Dyrehave
The park is stunning in its beauty, entrance is on foot and free of charge.
The center of the park is actually a decorated castle. Around it, there are benches for sitting and watching the view. Behind the castle, there is a lovely view of the sea.
Around the castle, there are open areas where the elk herds live.
We got caught in a crazy rain, so we didn't have time to visit the whole park, but I did have time to take pictures ๐
Cost: Free
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10. The Little Mermaid statue
The mermaid statue (a girl's body and a fish tail) sitting on a small rock in the sea in front of the pier, the mermaid has become a symbol of the city over the years.
Cost: Free
11. Kastellet + Gaffion fountain
The Kastellet of Copenhagen is a barracks (military camp) of the Danish army built in the shape of a five-pointed star. Around it is a deep moat, also in the shape of a star, which protects it from enemies and turns it into a military fortress. The citadel is one of the best preserved citadels in Northern Europe, and although it is an active military installation, it is open to the public. A point not to be missed is the gaff fountain.
Sculptor Andreas Bungdard designed the fountain that features the Norse goddess Gaphion. According to legend, she turned her sons into oxen and plowed enough land to create Zeeland, the island on which Copenhagen is located.
Cost: Free
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12. Emleinburg Palace
The Emleinburg Palace consists of 4 palaces bordering a huge square. Every day at 12:00 there is a changing of the guard. Towards the designated time, policemen arrive and move the crowd that has gathered in the palace plaza until it lines up on the marked lines, and only then do the guard soldiers leave at exactly 12:00. The whole ceremony takes long minutes.
To get a seat you must be at the square at least at 11:20, otherwise they will hide you
Cost: Free
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13. Rosenborg Castle
Rosenborg Castle was built by one of the most famous Scandinavian kings, Christian IV, at the beginning of the 17th century.
The castle includes 400 years of splendor, royal art treasures, and the nation's well-preserved crown jewels and royal habits.
Opening Hours:
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14. The Round Tower
The Round Tower is the oldest functioning observatory in Europe. It was built as a platform for the university's observatory and for hundreds of years it was the center of Danish astronomy
At the top you will find the platform with a great 360-degree view of the city, centered on the observatory, which is still used in the winter months and is thus the oldest functioning observatory in Europe.
Opening Hours:
15. Guinness World Records Museum
A museum that presents the records of Guinness, a museum located on the pedestrian street of Copenhagen and in the development of the museum a statue of the tallest man in the world. I've seen better ones in my life.
Opening Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 10:00 - 19:00
Fridays and Saturdays: 10:00 - 20:00
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16. Nyhavn
Nyhavn is a port, canal and recreation area in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, built in the 17th century. The port is spread over 450 meters: its western end is at the Kongens Netorve square, and its eastern end, which spills into the sea, is a little south of the Royal Danish Theatre. The harbor is lined along its length with colorful houses from the 17th and 18th centuries, and bars, cafes and restaurants. Many ancient wooden boats are anchored in the port.
17. Strรธget
The longest pedestrian street in the world.
It is actually the largest shopping street in Europe.
In this long boulevard you will find all the biggest designer stores in the world, alongside local designer stores.
18. Stromma Canal Tours Copenhagen
A guided tour around the harbor and through the canals, the guide tells you about Copenhagen's churches, castles, old protected houses, new buildings, and other interesting sites.
The tour departs from Ved Stranden and passes by some of the sites and attractions, the Opera House, Amalenburg Palace, the Old Stock Exchange, the Black Diamond, the Little Mermaid and more.
During the winter, the boats are covered and heated. Sails all year round
Sailing hours:
10:00, 10:45, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:15, 12:45, 13:00, 13:30, 13:45, 14:30, 15:15, 16: 00, 16:45, 17:30, 18:15, 19:00
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19. Christiansborg Palace
Formerly the home of kings and queens, Christiansborg Palace now houses the Danish Parliament, the Supreme Court and the Ministry of State.
20. City Hall Square
City Hall Square is one of the main squares in Copenhagen. This is where the famous shopping street, Strรธget, begins. And it is the central place of many celebrations from sports to music.
In the right corner of the town hall square, right in front of the Tivoli Gardens, stands the statue of the famous writer. He is sitting, a book in one hand and a stick in the other, his gaze is directed upwards.
21. Tivoli Gardens
One of the main and most enjoyable attractions in Denmark is the amusement park Tivoli Gardens.
An ancient park established in 1843 and celebrating 180 years of activity.
The park is not relatively large,It combines botanical gardens, flowers, pools, and lawns with facilities suitable for all ages.
Website: Tivoli Gardens - Tivoli
Opening Hours:
23.06.2023 - 13.08.2023:
Sunday - Thursday: 11:00 - 23:00
Friday and Saturday: 11:00 - midnight
14.08.2023 - 14.09.2023:
Sunday - Thursday: 11:00 - 22:00
Friday and Saturday: 11:00 - midnight
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22. Church of the Savior
One of the most famous churches in Denmark. Since the Serpent Tower was inaugurated in 1752. To get to the top you have to climb 400 steps and look out over Copenhagen.
Website: Forside | Vor Frelsers Kirke
Opening Hours: every day: 09:00 - 20:00
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