Top 10 tourist attractions in South Denmark

Odense is located between Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, and the Jutland Peninsula. It is the only way from Copenhagen to the Jutland Peninsula and the third largest city in Denmark. The city was built in 988 and is one of the oldest cities in Denmark. Its long history, rows of houses with red walls and red tiles and high roofs, traditional Danish wooden buildings that can be seen everywhere, and colorful culture and art all make Odense a charming city. Built in the 11th century and named after King Canut IV of Denmark, the Gothic Church of St. Canut's Church, is one of the largest and best buildings of its kind in Denmark.

The famous writer and poet Hans Christian Andersen was born in this city. Now, the renovated Andersen Museum collects a large number of works and supplies from the fairy tale writer Andersen. Local local theaters cannot be ignored either. Special operas and operas are often staged, which will bring you unique regional cultural customs and enjoyment.

Odense Zoo If you have come to the city of Odense with your children, Odense Zoo is a must-visit. Odense Zoo is also one of the most famous zoos in Denmark. It has a wide variety of animals that allows you to see animals from all over the world in one day. There are chimpanzees from Africa, walrus from South America, Siberian tigers, South American tropical rainforest Caribbean cattle, colorful marine fish, penguins from sub-Antarctic regions, African lions and other animals from all over the world.

The most attractive part of the Odense Zoo is an area of nearly 4 hectares connected to the Odense River. This is an African wildlife area that replicates the Botswana grassland in Africa. This area includes grassland areas and swamp areas, with routes that are very convenient for tourists to observe wild animals. African wild animals such as lions, chimpanzees, zebras, ostriches, and storks all live in this area.

The Odense Zoo's aquarium is Denmark's largest aquarium, where you can span from the humid rainforests of the South American continent to the cold sub-Arctic regions. Along the way, you will see many and diverse birds and aquatic animals. After you have visited the animals above the water, you will enter the underwater biology exhibition area. You can see a wide variety of brightly colored fish and coral reefs here. At the end of the exhibition area, you will enter one of the coldest regions in the world to see giant squid, whales and large swarms of penguins.

Wajel Wajel is located in the southern Danish region of Denmark. It is a city and port in the eastern part of the Jutland Peninsula of Denmark and the ninth largest city in Denmark. Wajel is famous for its greenery covered mountains and forests, beautiful fjords, busy ports, bustling shopping malls, tourist-filled pedestrian streets and iconic windmills. The city has a strong cultural heritage, such as the very popular "Jealousy Tango", which was written by the composer Jakobi Gade from here.

The Church of St. Nicholas, built in the 13th century, is the oldest surviving building in the area and displays the remains of women that have been well preserved since the Iron Age. Another famous attraction is the Wajle Art Museum. The museum houses works by the world famous painter Rembrandt. The well-known Wajle Mill on the cliff has been one of the city's landmarks for many years.

In 1933, the Monkbeagle Hotel in Wajle became famous for being the longest wooden escalator in Europe that transported guests from the beach in the fjord to the casino on the hilltop. Today, the hotel, casino and large conference center still exist, where visitors can not only enjoy delicious food, but also view the Wajle Modern Wave House, which won the 2010 Multi-Purpose Residential Award.

Givskud Zoo Givskud Zoo is a wildlife park located in Givskud, 20 kilometers northwest of the Danish autonomous city of Vejle. The park was established on August 12, 1969 and was originally named Løveparken because the only animals in the park at that time were lions. In 1970, some elephants were introduced to the park. In the following years, the number of wild animals in the park continued to increase. Up to now, there are 80 species and more than 1000 animals in the park. Geskart Zoo is one of Denmark's 10 five-star tourist attractions, attracting more than 350,000 tourists every year.

In the past few years, Scudder Zoo has had several particularly famous animals. Among them, the white rhino named Brutalis a very aggressive rhino that often attacks the park's infrastructure, other rhinos and humans. Although the white rhino was born in a zoo and raised by keepers, it was eventually transported to the Ongava Private Wildlife Refuge in Namibia, where he lived for six years and died in a fight for territory with another male rhino. Another famous animal is the silver-backed gorilla named Samson, who once appeared on Danish television.

Gederskart Zoo is famous for its large area. Visitors can drive in the park and watch free wild animals forage, play, or fight. The more popular animals in the park are Asian elephants, white rhinos, gorillas, chimpanzees, lions, etc. The many lions in the park are the largest lion herd in Europe.

Esbjerg is located in southwestern Denmark and on the west coast of the Jutland Peninsula. It is the main city in South Denmark and an important port city. The city is Denmark's fifth largest city and the largest city on the Jutland Peninsula. Its rich and colorful tourism resources make it a well-known tourist city in Denmark.

Esbjerg is a city full of culture and art. Many historical buildings and various museums add a strong literary and artistic atmosphere to it. The city's most well-known landmark is the Men at Sea, located on the beach in the west of the city, facing the Fisheries and Maritime Museum, and consists of four 9-meter-high male sculptures. The numerous museums are also a great place to learn about the city. Visit the Esbjerg Art Museum, the Fisheries and Maritime Museum, the Esbjerg Performing Arts Center, etc.

Esbjerg provides tourists with a vast shopping space. Here, you can find Denmark's longest pedestrian street. There are more than 200 boutique shopping shops, cafes and restaurants on both sides of the street. In addition, there are also many shopping malls in the suburbs of the city, which meet everyone's shopping needs.

Fisheries and Maritime Museum Located in Esbjerg, southwestern Jutland Peninsula, Denmark, is a professional fishery and maritime museum that is well worth visiting. Even in heavy rain, tourists do not prevent them from visiting the Esbjerg Fisheries and Maritime Museum. In such severe weather, visitors can visit the museum's indoor exhibitions, including related exhibitions from different historical periods such as fisheries, navigation, and the Wadden Sea.

You can also slowly enjoy the tranquility of the huge aquarium, which houses many marine fish in Danish waters, and tourists can even touch some of them. On clear days, visitors can experience the open-air ocean atmosphere in the Fisheries and Maritime Museum and end the day with frolicking and playing here.

Regardless of the weather, seals are fed from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every day at the Fisheries and Maritime Museum, and seal performances are also held in the Wadden Sea. If tourists are tired from shopping, they can rest and replenish their energy at the Fimus Coffee Shop, while also enjoying the charming scenery of Esbjerg Harbor.

Legoland Denmark Legoland Billund, formerly known as Legoland park, was officially opened to the public in 1968. It is located in Billund, Denmark, which is the headquarters of the famous toy company Lego. Legoland is close to Lego's original site and Denmark's second busiest airport, Bilon Airport. In 2007, about 16 million tourists came here for sightseeing. As of 2007, a total of 40 million tourists have visited here, making it the most visited tourist attraction in Denmark after Copenhagen.

The hometown of Lego bricks is in Denmark. Lego bricks are now a favorite toy for children. This plastic brick has convex grains at one end and holes at the other end into which the convex grains can be inserted. There are more than 1300 shapes, each shape is There are 12 different colors, mainly red, yellow, blue, white and black. It relies on children's own brains and hands to create endless changes in shapes, which is so lovable that it is called "Magic Plastic Building Blocks".

Legoland has 44.5 million Lego bricks in miniature world buildings and rafting and other amusement projects. Amusement parks that miniature cities from various countries around the world are displayed in 6 areas, sometimes with as many as 20,000 tourists a day. This is an amusement park that combines miniature world displays and theme amusement parks. From people, animals, cars and ships to high-rise buildings, palaces, and churches, it is built with the Lego bricks we are most familiar with. In Legoland, design architects give full play to their imagination, but they can only imagine and do it.

Jering Cemetery, Ancient Nordic Stone Carvings and Church Jering Cemetery, Ancient Nordic Stone Carvings and Church is located in the eastern part of the Jutland Peninsula in Denmark. Jering is the birthplace of the Danish Kingdom. Historical relics such as churches, tombs and stone tablets engraved with Runi letters are preserved here. The church was built around 1100 and is located between two giant tombs; the simple stone church contains paintings from the beginning of the 12th century AD; part of the skeleton of a middle-aged man and fragments of the king's clothing were unearthed in the spacious memorial room below the main hall.

It is speculated that this may be the tomb of King Gorm. The two conical giant tombs are the tombs of kings, and the one in the north was built around 958 AD. The Great Treasure Room inside contains many precious works of art. The remains of the king and princess were once placed here before they were moved to the church. The stone tablet in Rune letters stands in front of the church and is the oldest work of Danish written art. Among them, the Golm Stone Monument is 1.4 meters high, about 1 meter wide, and 0.5 meters thick; the Harad Stone Monument is 2.4 meters high and 2.9 meters wide. It is the largest Runic letter stone in Northern Europe, engraved with the oldest Jesus statue.

The tomb in Jelling Cemetery and a stone tablet in ancient Norse script are typical examples of pagan culture in Nordic culture, while stone tablets and churches in other Norse script explain the gradual Christianization of the Danes into the mid-10th century.

Kardin Castle Kardin Castle is a royal castle in Denmark located in Koling, southern Jutland Peninsula. Kolin is a scenic harbor city, and Kardin Castle is one of the most famous monuments here. Founded in the 1268th century and expanding as its functions increased, it was once a fortress, royal manor, ruins, museums, etc. In addition, it was also an important site for many wartime negotiations.

Kardin Castle was originally established by Christoffer I of Denmark in 1268, but its northern part facing the lake was later expanded by Christopher III, while the western part of the castle was later expanded by Christian I, and the small spires in the south and park were built by Christian III.

Nowadays, the rebuilt Kardin Castle takes on a more exciting look-the completely modern reconstructed parts of the wooden and steel structures are blended with the dilapidated ancient brick walls, making people amazed at how perfectly classical and modern can be combined together. The castle now serves as a museum, displaying furniture from the 16th century to modern times, Roman and Gothic church culture, ancient Danish paintings, ceramics and silverware, and other different exhibition themes.

Egeskov Slot is located in the south of Funen, Denmark's second largest island. It was built in 1554 and is the best preserved Renaissance-style waterside castle in Europe. As a result of the civil war triggered by the Reformation, most Danish aristocrats built their homes like fortifications. Iesco Castle is built on oak piles and is built on the edge of a small lake with a depth of 5 meters. Initially, the only way to enter the castle was through a suspension bridge. According to legend, an entire forest of oak trees was spent to build the pile foundation, and the castle was named "Egeskov"(Danish: Oak Forest).

Iesco Castle consists of two long buildings connected together by a thick double wall. This way the defender can abandon one of the buildings and continue fighting in the other. The double wall is more than 1 meter thick and contains secret stairs and a well. Defenders can block enemy flank attacks through two circular corner towers. Other medieval defense facilities include muzzles, battlements and archery ports, built of traditional Danish red bricks.