Destination: DENMARK
Things To Know Danish Archipelago The Jutland Peninsula Country of Islands Historic Zealand Exploring Denmark A Talented Royal Lady	Exploring Denmark Denmark is one of the most accessible European countries. Its compact size and the smooth transition from island to island that modern engineering has accomplished makes exploring various regions by car an easy option once you are clear of Copenhagen's urban center. This compactness makes traveling by public transportation almost as convenient. Fast, comfortable trains can whisk you from Zealand to Funen, and then on to Jutland, in a few hours. The efficient and extensive rail network offers stiff competition to long-distance bus services in Denmark, although buses are less expensive than trains. Denmark's climate is typical of a maritime environment, and the low elevation means there are no great extremes of temperature. Summers are pleasantly mild, but there can be wet spells; in winter snow is likely at times, but much less so than in the other Scandinavian countries. Denmark is different in other ways as well, yet in matters of food and drink it remains engagingly - and tastily - Scandinavian. Danes relish the same hearty sandwich feast, here called the smørrebrød, that you find in Norway and Sweden, complete with its garnished mixes of delicious meat and seafood. Beer is a Danish specialty, and the famous Danish breweries of Carlsberg and Tuborg produce some of the most popular brews in the world. You will find that Danes are generally helpful and friendly. In rural areas and in provincial cities such as Odense, people are unfailingly so, but in Copenhagen there may be a sharper edge to people's attitudes. At times you may detect an apparent reserve on the part of Danish people. It is not a negative sentiment; the Danes are supremely accomplished, and beneath the reserve is a fierce national pride in their enduring country.	COUNTRY Introduction Things To Know Survival Guide TimeLine Essential Info REGION CITIES Copenhagen Odense MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK