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Enchanting villages, forward-thinking design and epic heritage - welcome to Denmark.

Whether you want to adventure like a Viking, sample cutting-edge cuisine or practise the art of hygge, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Denmark has to offer.

From the captivating cities to the far-flung corners, each region of Denmark exudes its own distinct personality. Breathe in the coastal air at Skagen's wild beaches, cycle the charming lanes of Copenhagen or marvel at the stunning selection of museums in Aarhus.

Our updated guide brings Denmark to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak.

You'll discover:

-our pick of Denmark's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems
-the best spots to, eat drink, shop and stay
-detailed maps and walks which make navigating the country easy
-easy-to-follow itineraries
-expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe
-colour-coded chapters to every part of Denmark, from Copenhagen to Northwestern Zealand, Southern Zealand
to Bornholm
-a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go

Want the best of Copenhagen in your pocket? Try our Top 10 Copenhagen.

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

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1,873 reviews39 followers
September 20, 2019
I don't usually add reference books to Goodreads but a) I read this cover-to-cover, TWICE, and b) I just have to comment on how gorgeous the new-design DK Eyewitness guides are!!  They look so modern now, and although they still keep the illustrations of buildings with cut-out walls, they feel less childish and definitely have more information than the old-style guides.  Plus, how insanely gorgeous are all the photos??  I normally use travel guides for research and then leave them at home, but this one came with me to Copenhagen and was INDISPENSABLE.

The only nitpick I have is that the editing was really sloppy?  There were so many spelling mistakes ("stricking" instead of "striking" was a personal favourite), wrong tenses, missing words, and the tantalisingly cryptic sentence: "Fall is also the last time."  The last time to what???  In the ~rules of the road~ section "50km/h (1m/h)" genuinely made me question whether I could trust the information in this book.
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557 reviews7 followers
June 19, 2015
Not sure how to rate a travel book but this sure got me excited for our trip this summer!
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814 reviews
June 5, 2023
The 2022 edition was helpful in planning my trip to Denmark. It helped persuade me to venture to areas way beyond Copenhagen.

I will note that in the "2 Days in Copenhagen" section, Day 1 mentions walking by colorful houses at No. 4 Overgaden Oven Vandet. There are no colorful houses around that address and it appears that there hasn’t been for quite some time. There were colorful houses at No. 3 Sofiegrade, but not at No. 4 Overgaden Oven Vandet. Also a couple of the restaurants were no longer in business, but that is not a surprise and a hard thing to keep updated. It was simple to google restaurants and determine current hours or business status so no time was lost trying to look for something that doesn’t exist anymore.

Overall, the book was worth the money and I'm glad I purchased the kindle edition to have while I was traveling.
254 reviews1 follower
August 13, 2017
Nice pictures but the text gets too small to be helpful in the body of the book. Had to return it and get a different one. Also, I like more narrative than just facts.
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297 reviews
February 8, 2020
Really enjoy the extra maps and illustrations you find in the Eyewitness Travel series. They make great keepsakes/reminders for after you’ve traveled as well.
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July 18, 2021
Is it weird I read the entirety of a travel guide??? As if it was a usual book lol
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1,259 reviews14 followers
December 30, 2021
I am planning a trip to Denmark this summer. This book was a good introduction to the country.
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January 8, 2023
Did borrow from APL in late 2022, but didn't look at it before it had to be returned.
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1,298 reviews12 followers
June 10, 2023
Helpful and up to date travel guide (2022 edition). While I will only be visiting Copenhagen, this guide made me wish I were seeing more of Denmark.
2,354 reviews105 followers
October 28, 2015
I read this because my ancestors came to America from Copenhagen, Denmark. I hope I can visit this country in my lifetime. This book is an excellent easy to carry guide and tells you everyplace worth seeing.
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127 reviews14 followers
April 14, 2016
I really liked all aspects of this book. I like the way it is set up and divided into areas. Unlike other travel books rural areas are covered very well, not just the large urban areas. It was readable, lots of interesting information.
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1,729 reviews40 followers
January 30, 2012
This guide has the port I will visit, it fits into the pocket of cargo pants or other clothing with deep pockets, it has lots of pictures and it provides websites for the recommended sights to see.
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