Denmark’s most beautiful travel destinations: holidays on the west or east coast?
Denmark’s west coast – beaches, holiday homes and excursion destinations
The Danish west coast scores with endless beaches and lively air. While the open North Sea invites you to action-packed bathing activities and sailors and hang-gliders enjoy the typical North Sea weather on the west coast, long sandy beaches such as those on the island of Rømø or Henne Strand invite you to take long walks on the beach. Around Ringkøbing Fjord on Hvide Sande you can experience the best of both worlds – the region is ideal for surfers and beach lovers also get their money’s worth on the island, because no matter where you spend your holiday on Hvide Sande, the Beach is never far away. The numerous and particularly cozy holiday homes around Ringkøbing Fjord are often surrounded by picturesque dunes, so that you can completely immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscape of the Danish west coast during your holiday. The North Sea band of Blåvand also has a long white sandy beach and long chains of dunes. Worth seeing here is the famous Fyr lighthouse, from which you have a breathtaking view of the landscape. For a little more adventure fun, there are a variety of museums, animal parks and amusement parks along the west coast of Denmark. Go to Museum Bork Vikingehavn and bring the Viking Age to life or visit the large Blåvand Zoo with the whole family – the west coast of Denmark has everything you need on holiday.
Beaches and places worth seeing on the Danish Baltic Sea
The east coast of Denmark also has great holiday regions and islands to offer. Anyone who prefers mild temperatures to waves and breezy winds will love the Danish Baltic Sea. The beaches on the east coast are considered child-friendly and run quite flat into the slightly warmer water than on the west coast – a paradise for a relaxing holiday with the whole family. The island of Bornholm, the “Pearl of the Baltic Sea”, is not only ideal for swimming and sunbathing, but also for cycling. A special highlight of the island: Dueodde Beach, which stretches several kilometers from the southern tip of Bornholm. The varied nature of Bornholm not only has fantastic beaches to offer, but also many hiking trails through the impressive granite coasts. For those who are looking for more than the typical sandy beach holiday, Aarhus, Denmark’s second largest city, can be visited. Discover the Den Gamle By open-air museum or the ARoS Aarhus Art Museum, which has a colorful panoramic walkway on the roof. On Zealand, Denmark’s largest Baltic Sea island, you will also find many excursion destinations and offers for families such as the Knuthenborg Safari Park or if you are passionate about cycling, take a holiday on the island of Funen, the bicycle island.
Conclusion: Denmark’s west coast or rather Baltic Sea islands?
One thing is clear, no matter whether you spend your holiday in a cozy holiday home on Denmark’s west coast or on an island in the Baltic Sea – both regions are great destinations for your next holiday in Denmark. The west coast of the Danish North Sea impresses with miles of sandy beaches, a fresh breeze and a wide range of leisure activities. Be it a visit to the zoo, a walk on the mudflats or water sports such as surfing, on the west coast of Denmark you can also integrate other activities into your holiday in addition to classic sunbathing. In contrast, Denmark’s east coast on the Baltic Sea is a little quieter, the beaches are flatter and the natural landscape is characterized by breathtaking chalk and granite cliffs. Whatever your taste, be it the lively beaches of the West Coast North Sea islands or the shallower waters of the Baltic Sea, the choice is yours. The fact is that you are guaranteed to find the right holiday region in Denmark!