Canal in Copenhagen,Denmark

Copenhagen, Denmark, features many historic buildings dating from the 1600s. Here, picturesque houses line the Nyhavn Canal. Many old sailing ships, such as the yacht shown here, also add to the city’s historical flavor.

The Little Mermaid

Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish writer of fairy tales in the 19th century. His adopted city, Copenhagen, erected a statue of one of his most beloved characters, the Little Mermaid, at the entrance to the harbor. Made of cast bronze, the statue reflects the Danish love of simple, fluid line and form.

 

Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen

Besides extensive flower gardens, Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark, contains cafes, restaurants, pavilions, open-air theaters, and an amusement park.

Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, Denmark

Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, Denmark, is the Elsinore castle of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Frederick II built it between 1574 and 1585 in the Dutch Renaissance style. It lies on the narrowest part of the Øresund strait across from Helsingborg, Sweden. In medieval times, a toll was required for crossing, and the castle played a major part in collections. Later, from 1785 to 1922, it was used as barracks, and in the late 1920s it was restored. The Trade and Seafaring Museum of Kronberg is located in the castle.

Jutland, Denmark

Jutland, a peninsula on the European continent, forms the main body of Denmark. Jutland features a varied landscape, ranging from imposing cliffs on the east coast to dunes and meadows in the west. This picture portrays an outdoor scene in central Jutland.