Jason had been wanting to head up north to Denmark and Sweden and Norway for about 4 years now. So, when the kids had off a week at Easter we decided now was the time since we are headed south in a few months.
I found this great little vacation house about 45 minutes from Copenhagen and just off the beach. It was a good spot, quiet and scenic.
We drove into Koge, the nearest city to grab some goodies and see the largest town square in Denmark. The city was a disappointment, to say the least.
There were a few neat, old buildings and a pretty church.
The day after our 9 hour drive through almost the entire country, we hit Copenhagen. I will add pictures of Copenhagen later so there aren't so many pictures.
We spent a day in Copenhagen and then on our second day, went to Helsingor, (spoken like Elsinor) a city on the far north border of Zealand and home to Kronborg. Kronborg is a castle made "famous" by Shakespeare in his play "Hamlet".
Kronborg was used originally as a toll fort and then was built into a castle. I read that they held meals here that consisted of 65 courses and each guest was provided their own vomit bucket!
It is built at the narrowest strait between Denmark and Sweden. It is built in a star formation with moats around the outside walls and the inner walls.
Looking out toward Sweden.
The town of Helsignor was quaint and prettier than Koge. We walked a few of the streets and found a few interesting buildings.
Jason liked this building because it was so narrow, really just a door and window in size.
2 comments:
How fun! We have some wonderful friends who live in Denmark and have always wanted to visit them. They live in a small town called Marier. It's so beautiful there, and I bet the weather was amazing. Slightly jealous. :)
Well, not to be too regionally proud, but I would say if you were only to make one trip to Europe you should come see us. Denmark is pretty, but does not compare to Germany or Austria. Plus you could see us!
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