Where the little mermaid was born

Denmark has amazing northern european unique design, lots of bicycles, delicious pastries and home of the original "hygge." You should go if: You like design, architecture and walkable, bike-friendly cities You want a family trip with LEGO, castles and beaches You enjoy a relaxed pace and good bakeries Christmas time with the markets is fun but it's dark and cold Must-visit places Copenhagen: Nyhavn, Tivoli Gardens and the Round Tower Kronborg Castle: Hamlet's Elsinore, in Helsingør Roskilde: Viking ships and a UNESCO cathedral Odense: Hans Christian Andersen's home town Møns Klint: White chalk cliffs on the coast Must-try foods: Smørrebrød: Open-faced rye sandwiches Wienerbrød: Danish pastry, the original Frikadeller: Pan-fried meatballs Pølser: Hot dogs from a street stand Fun facts: LEGO was founded in Billund, Denmark. The Dannebrog is among the oldest national flags still in use. Cyclists have their own lanes and traffic lights in Copenhagen. Logistics: Best time: May to September Currency: Danish krone (DKK); cards are accepted nearly everywhere Getting around: Trains, metro and bikes; a Copenhagen Card covers sights and transit Tipping: Not expected Prices: High, so lunch menus and bakeries save money Must-learn phrases: Hello: Hej Thank you: Tak Yes / No: Ja / Nej Excuse me: Undskyld How much is it?: Hvor meget koster det? Cheers!: Skål!