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DENMARK FOR TOUR OPERATORS AARHUS EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2017 Ribe Vikingecenter www.fritzhansen.dk VisitDenmark/Niclas Jessen Poul Erik Østergaard

4 DAYS Citybreak Aarhus 5 DAYS Aarhus and surroundings Cees van Roeden Anders Hede Den Gamle By / VisitAarhus Aarhus Kunstmuseum / VisitAarhus Henrik Stenberg/VisitDenmark Cees van Roeden / VisitDenmark Moesgaard / Medieafdelingen Nicolai Periesi AARHUS COOL CULTURE From Vikings to Danish Design. During your trip, you will stay at a centrally located hotel and visit the cities cultural highlights; meet the Vikings at MoMu, enjoy modern art at ARoS, stroll through Danish history in The Old Town and get inspired by the modern architecture of the new harbour. Day 1: Arrival & guided city tour After checking in at your hotel, a guide will take you on a tour through the city. Aarhus Cathedral, the hyggelige Latin Quarter, the old houses in Møllestien, the Åboulevard and Aarhus harbour are only a small part of the program this afternoon. Day 2: Danish History In the morning you will meet your ancestors in the beautifully located Moesgård Museum (MoMu). Among archeological finds and artefacts from around the world, you will find one of the best-known and best preserved bog bodies in the world, the Grauballe Man. In the afternoon, you will drive back to the city for a visit of the open-air museum The Old Town. The historical houses and interiors of Den Gamle By give a great insight into how the Danes have lived through various periods of time. Day 3: Modern day Denmark The theme of today will be modern culture; Danish design, art and architecture. In the morning, you will visit ARoS with its colourful Rainbow Panorama. After a guided tour through the museum you will drive to the Royal Marselisborg Castle and Mindeparken, where in the afternoon you will visit Sculpture by the Sea. Alongside the seaside and forest, works of new and established artists are exhibited, playfully interacting with their surroundings. Day 4: Time off and departure After breakfast, you will have some time off. Maybe you would like to go shopping in the Latin Quarter? Or enjoy a good cup of coffee on a terrace at the Åboulevard! THE NATURAL EXPERIENCE OF AARHUS A great city surrounded by great nature. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Aarhus. During your visit, you will stay at a hotel in the city centre from which guided excursions will take you to Denmark s most picturesque sites. Highlights on this tour are the hilly peninsula of Djursland, the lakes at Silkeborg and island hopping to the sustainable Isle of Samsø. Day 1: Arrival & guided city tour After checking in at your hotel, a guide will take you on a tour through the city. You will visit Aarhus Cathedral, the Latin Quarter and the historical open-air museum The Old Town. Day 2: Silkeborg & Ry After a nice breakfast, you will drive to the city of Silkeborg. Together with a guide, you will visit the city centre, Silkeborg Museum and the Jorn Museum, where the works of the Danish expressionist Asger Jorn are on display. In the afternoon the historical Hjeljen-boat will take you to the foot of the highest point in Denmark: Himmelbjerget. From this 147-meter high hill, you will enjoy fantastic views of the lakes and forests around Silkeborg. Day 3: Djurland and Mols In the morning, you will drive to the peninsula of Djursland and visit the ruin of Kalø Castle, dating from the Middle Ages. The ruin is located in National Park Mols Bjerge. Together with a guide, you will go for a hike in a varied landscape, on which the last Ice Age has left a lasting footprint. In the afternoon you will visit the historical town of Ebeltoft, with its romantic streets and alleys. Here you will also stop at the Fregatten Jylland one of the largest wooden frigates in the world. Day 4: Samsø Today you will go island hopping and visit Samsø. On this island, environmental awareness and sustainability are key words. A guide will show you the cultural and natural highlights of the island, and you will learn how Samsø managed to convert the island s energy consumption from oil and coal to renewable energy in less than ten years. Day 5: Aarhus & departure After breakfast, you will have some time off. Maybe you would like to go shopping in the Latin Quarter? Or enjoy a good cup of coffee on a terrace at the Åboulevard! 2

7 DAYS Classic Roundtrip Kim Wyong / VisitDenmark Cees van Roeden Erling Eriksen Klaus Bentzen / WOCO THE HIGHLIGHTS OF DENMARK Walk around in the world of the fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen, meet the Little Mermaid, visit your Viking ancestors, you might even meet the Danish Royal Family and enjoy some hygge in the historical city centers of Copenhagen, Odense, Kolding and Aarhus. In 7 days, you will learn about Danish history, modern day Denmark and visit all the highlights on your way. Day 1: Arrival Copenhagen & guided city tour After checking in at your hotel, a guide will take you on a tour through the city centre and show you The Townhall, Amalienborg, the Little Mermaid and Rosenborg Slot. You will stay at a hotel in Copenhagen area. Day 2: Copenhagen - Odense In the morning, you will leave the capital and drive to the island of Funen. On your way to Odense, you will visit Egeskov Castle - one of the best-preserved water castles in Europe, dating back to the 15 th century. After a guided tour through the castle and its impressive garden, you will continue your journey. Enjoy the charming Danish countryside of Funen, and make a short stop at the harbour of Svendborg for a taste of Danish local foods. You will stay at a hotel in Odense. Day 3: Odense - Kolding After a nice breakfast, a guide will take you on a tour through the city of Hans Christian Andersen. You will learn about his life and fairytales at the museum. In the afternoon, you will leave Odense and drive to Kolding. Enjoy the scenic route alongside the south coast of Funen and the view from the beautiful Lillebælts-bridge. Your hotel for the night will be in Kolding. Day 4: Kolding - Aarhus Make sure to wake up early, as you have a full programme ahead of you. In the morning, you will visit the carved runestones at Jelling, which have been of great importance for Danish history marking the conversion to Christianity. In the afternoon, you will arrive in Aarhus; the European Capital of Culture (2017). After checking in at your hotel, a guide will take to on a tour through the city. You will visit Aarhus Cathedral, the hyggelige Latin Quarter, the old houses in Møllestien, the Åboulevard and Aarhus harbour. Day 5: Discover Aarhus2017 Today, you will meet your ancestors in the beautifully located Moesgaard Museum (MoMu). Among archeological finds and artefacts from around the world, you will find one of the best-known and best-preserved bog bodies in the world - the Grauballe Man. In the afternoon, you will drive back to the city for a visit to the open-air museum The Old Town. You can also choose to visit the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition alongside the seaside and forest. Or maybe you will visit ARoS Museum and enjoy fantastic views over the city from its colourful Rainbow Panorama. In the late afternoon/evening, the Molslinien-ferry will take you to Sjælland. You will stay at a hotel in Roskilde. Day 6: Roskilde - Copenhagen In the morning, a guide will take you to visit the two-towered Roskilde Cathedral, dating from the 12 th and 13 th century and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will also visit the Viking Ship Museum, where you will learn more about boatbuilding in pre-historic and Viking times. In the afternoon, the bus will take you to Copenhagen. After checking in at your hotel, you will have time off for shopping or enjoying the city on your own. Visit the Royal Copenhagen shop, or Tivoli Gardens. Day 7: Departure After breakfast and checking out, you will have time off to enjoy Copenhagen from the waterside during a canal boat tour (depending on your flight schedule else you might want to do this on day 6). The bus will take you to the airport for your flight home. 3

7 DAYS Two Countries Kjell Holmner VisitAarhus / Den Gamle By VisitDenmark John Sommer DENMARK & SWEDEN FROM COAST TO COASt Prepare yourself for some fresh sea air during this 7-day roundtrip through Denmark and Sweden. During this tour, you will discover the beautiful coasts of two countries; hop from island to island, enjoy the dunes and beaches at the Danish west coast, stand in two seas at the same time at Grenen and visit the beautiful west coast of Sweden. Day 1: Arrival Copenhagen & guided city tour After checking in at your hotel, a guide will take you on a tour through the city centre. In the afternoon, you will see the Town Hall, Amalienborg, the Little Mermaid and Rosenborg Castle. You will stay at a hotel in the area of Copenhagen. Day 2: Ferry to Aarhus In the morning, you will take the ferry from Odden to Aarhus; the European Cultural Capital of 2017. A guide will take to on a tour through the city and show you Aarhus Cathedral, the hyggelige Latin Quarter, the old houses in Møllestien and the Åboulevard. In the late afternoon, you can choose to visit Sculpture by the Sea. Alongside the seaside and forest, works of new and established artist are exhibited, interacting with their surroundings. Day 3: Aarhus - Thisted Today, you will drive across Jutland to the west coast of Denmark. Enjoy the panoramic views alongside the water of Nissum Fjord while you drive in northern direction to Thorsminde. Take a moment to enjoy the fresh sea air, and have an ice-cream with traditional Danish guf. Your destination for the day will be the town of Thisted in the beautiful surroundings of the Limfjord. Day 4: Thisted - Frederikshavn After a nice breakfast and checking out, you will continue your journey to the northernmost part of Denmark. You will drive alongside the west coast, via Jammerbugten all the way up to Skagen the most northern town in the country. On your way, you will visit the wide beaches, sandy dunes and charming small towns the area is known for. In Skagen, a guide will take you to visit Old Skagen, the city centre and Skagen Museum, with its beautiful collection of impressionist works. The coastal town of Skagen is well known as a nineteenth century artist colony, the Skagen Painters. After visiting the town, you will drive to the northernmost point of Denmark: Grenen, where the waters of the Skager rak and Kattegat meet. You will stay at a hotel in Frederikshavn. Day 5: Frederikshavn - Gothenburg In Frederikshavn, you will board the ferry to Sweden. After arriving in Gothenburg, a guide will take you on a tour through Sweden s second largest city. You will visit the marked place of Feskekyrka, Kungsportsavenyen and Götaplatsen with its massive Poseidon Fountain dating from 1931. You will stay at a hotel in Gothenburg. Day 6: Gothenburg Copenhagen After a good night sleep, you will leave Gothenburg and drive south alongside the beautiful Swedish west coast, all the way down to Helsingborg. Here you will take the ferry to Denmark. In Helsingør, you will visit Kronborg Castle, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe. Many know Kronborg as Elsinore, the setting of Shakespeare s tragedy Hamlet. Your journey will continue to Copenhagen, where you will stay the night. Day 7: Departure After breakfast and checking out, you will have time off to enjoy Copenhagen on your own. We recommend exploring the city from the waterside during a canal boat tour. After your sightseeing visit, the bus will take you to the airport for your flight home. 4

7 DAYS Theme Roundtrip Cees van Roeden / VisitDenmark Cees van Roeden / VisitDenmark VisitDenmark Kim Wyon / VisitDenmark MEET THE VIKINGS Explore the world of Sweyn Forkbeard, Gorm the Old and Harald Bluetooth and learn more about the raiding and trading culture of the Danish Vikings. Enjoy lots of other touristic highlights of this tour to Jelling, Ribe, Roskilde, Copenhagen and Aarhus. Day 1: Arrival Copenhagen After checking in at your hotel, a guide will take you on a tour through the city centre. The Town Hall, Amalienborg, the Little Mermaid and Rosenborg Slot are only a small part of the programme this afternoon. You will stay at a hotel in Copenhagen area. Day 2: Roskilde - Fåborg After breakfast, you will drive to Roskilde and visit the Viking Ship Museum, Denmark s national museum for ships and boatbuilding in pre-historic and medieval times. In the afternoon, you will drive to Slagelse and visit the historical Viking ring castle of Trelleborg, where you will get an impression of its history and learn more about its inhabitants and functions. After this visit, your journey continues to the island of Funen, where you will visit the charming old portal town of Fåborg. You will stay the night at a hotel in the southern part of Funen. Day 3: Funen Ribe Vejle In the morning, you will take the ferry to Sønderjylland. Enjoy the picturesque landscape on your way to the oldest town In Denmark: Ribe. In Ribe, a guide will take you on a tour through the historical centre, dating back to the 8 th century. You will visit Ribe Cathedral, the town hall and Ribe Viking Centre. After your visit, the bus will take you to Vejle, where you will stay the night. Day 4: Vejle - Aarhus Your day will start with a visit of the carved rune stones at Jelling, which have been of great importance for Danish history marking the conversion to Christianity. In the afternoon, you will arrive in Aarhus, the European Capital of Culture (2017). In Aarhus, a guide will take you to visit your pre-historic and Viking ancestors at the Moesgård Museum (MoMu). You will stay at a hotel in the centre of Aarhus. Day 5: Aarhus Today, you will have the day off to explore Aarhus on your own. You can choose to visit the Viking Museum in the city centre. Here you will learn more about the founding of Aarhus (Aros) by Vikings. You can also choose to experience the contract between historical culture and modern day Denmark by visiting the modern AroS museum with the view of Rainbow Panorama overlooking the city. Or maybe choose to visit the charming Old Town. Day 6: Aarhus - Copenhagen After checking out of your hotel, the ferry will take you to Odden, from where you will drive to the Danish capital. In the afternoon a guide will take you to visit the National Museum, with its exhibition on pre-historic and Viking culture. In the late afternoon you will have some time off in Copenhagen. Maybe you would like to go shopping, or explore the city on your own; visit the Royal Copenhagen shop, Amalienborg or Tivoli Gardens. Day 7: Departure After breakfast and checking out, you will have time off to enjoy Copenhagen from the waterside during a canal boat tour (depending on your flight schedule else you might want to do this on day 6). The bus will take you to the airport for your flight home. 5

7 DAYS Jutland Roundtrip VisitDenmark David Slater / VisitDenmark Hotel Skarrildhus John Sommer / VisitDenmark Mikkel Grabowski / VisitDenmark THE GEMS OF JUTLAND Experience the historical landscapes at Mols Bjerge and Silkeborg, learn more about the Danes in MoMu, Den Gamle By and Hjerl Hede, go underground in the Mønsted limestone mines and breathe in the fresh sea air at the west coast during this 7-days tour through the picturesque central part of Jutland. A tour to discover the true Gems of Jutland. Day 1: Arrival & guided city tour After checking in at your hotel in the city centre, a guide will take you on a tour through the city. Aarhus Cathedral, the hyggelige Latin Quarter, the old houses in Møllestien, the Å-boulevard and Aarhus harbour are only a small part of the program this afternoon. Day 2: Aarhus In the morning you will visit AroS Museum together with a guide. From here you will walk to the open-air museum The Old Town, where the historical houses and interiors of Den Gamle By give a great insight into how the Danes used to live. In the afternoon you have some time off. Maybe you would like to go shopping in the Latin Quarter or enjoy the variety of modern architecture and culture at the harbour? Day 3: Djursland After breakfast you will drive to Gammel Estrup, where you will learn more about the history of life at manors throughout time. After the visit, you will go even further back in time and visit the ruin of Kalø Castle, dating from the middle Ages. The ruin is located in National Park Mols Bjerge, with its varied landscape, on which the last Ice Age has left a lasting footprint. In the afternoon you will visit the historical town of Ebeltoft and the Fregatten Jylland one of the largest wooden frigates in the world. You will stay in the harbour town of Grenå. Day 4: Viborg, Mønsted and Hjerl Hede In the morning you will visit the city of Viborg, where a guide will take you to the Viborg Cathedral and the old Hald Ruin, south of the city. You will also visit the impressive Mønsted underground limestone mines. Together with a guide, you will go for a walk through an endless maze of mine tunnels. In the afternoon, you will visit the open-air museum Hjerl Hede in Vinderup. Here you will learn more about life and work in rural Denmark through the ages. In the evening you will stay at the beautiful historical manor of Nørre Vosborg in Vemb. Day 5: West coast and Herning Prepare yourself for a refreshing start of the day at the west coast of Denmark. After checking out of your hotel, the beautiful Marguerite-route will lead you alongside the coast at Ringkøbing Fjord and Hvide Sande. In the afternoon, you will visit Herning, where you will visit Herning Museum of Contemporary Art (HEART) and the Textilforum Museum. You will stay at the Skarrildhus Hotel in Kibæk. Day 6: Silkeborg & Ry After a nice breakfast, you will drive to the city of Silkeborg. Together with a guide you will visit the city center, Silkeborg Museum and the Jorn Museum, where the works of the Danish expressionist Asger Jorn are displayed. In the afternoon the historical Hjejlen-boat will take you to the foot of the highest point in Denmark: Himmelbjerget. From this 147-meter high hill, you will enjoy fantastic views of the lakes and forests around Silkeborg and Ry. You will stay in the picturesque town of Silkeborg. Day 7: Aarhus and departure In the morning, you will have some time off for shopping or maybe you would rather go for a walk alongside the lake? In the afternoon, the bus will take you to the airport for your flight home. 6

8 DAYS Family Roundtrip Thierry Perrin / Visit Denmark Thomas Rousing Egeskov Castle Hanne Mikkelsen DENMARK WITH KIDS Explore the world of LEGO, Vikings and fairytales. Denmark is the perfect holiday destination for families with children. Enjoy seeing your children run around in Legoland and playfully teach them about history in Moesgaard Museum. This roundtrip offers your family a great combination of fun and culture. During your visit, you will stay at family friendly hotels in Billund, Aarhus and Copenhagen. Day 1: Arrival BIllund After picking up your rental car at Billund airport, you will check-in at Legoland Hotel and receive the keys to your room with its own special theme. Choose a pirate room or go all-in and experience being inside the world of LEGO, in your special LEGO-room. Day 2: Legoland Today, you will have all day to visit one of Europe s best-known theme parks. The original Legoland park is located next to the original Lego factory. The Lego brick models feature landscapes, sights and buildings from all over Denmark as well as famous landmarks from other parts of the world. Day 3: Billund Silkeborg - Aarhus After a busy day at the park, today s program will be at a slower pace. You will leave Billund and drive to Silkeborg - a city surrounded by lakes. We recommend you to take the historical Hjejlen-boat to the foot of the highest point in Denmark - Himmelbjerget. From this 147-meter high hill, you will enjoy fantastic views over the landscape around Silkeborg. In the afternoon, drive to Aarhus. You might want to visit the ARoS Museum, with its Rainbow Panorama. Stay at a hotel in the centre of Aarhus. Day 4: Aarhus - Copenhagen In the morning, you will visit Moesgaard Museum (MoMu). Let your children explore the world of pre-historic culture and Viking history in this beautifully located museum just south of the city. You can also choose to visit the openair museum The Old Town. The historical houses and interiors of Den Gamle By give a great insight into how the Danes have lived throughout various periods of time. In the afternoon you will leave the mainland and take the ferry to sjælland. Your hotel for the night will be in the area of Copenhagen. Day 5: Copenhagen Wake up early as you have an exciting day ahead of you. Go sightseeing in the capital; meet the real Ariel; Hans Christian Andersen s Little Mermaid, visit the Royal Palace, or enjoy Copenhagen from the waterside during a canal boat tour. You could also take your children to Tivoli Gardens - one of the oldest amusement parks in Europe. Or maybe you prefer a visit of the National Aquarium Denmark, Den Blå Planet. Here you can enjoy a day of life under water. Day 6: Copenhagen - Roskilde Today, you can choose several activities outside Copenhagen. Drive to Roskilde and visit the Viking Ship Museum, or drive north and explore the castles of Denmark. In Helsingør you can visit Kronborg Slot, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe. Many know Kronborg as Elsinore, the setting of Shakespeare s tragedy Hamlet. Day 7: Copenhagen Odense After breakfast, you will drive to the island of Funen for a visit of the beautiful Egeskov Slot. This castle in the southern part of Funen will provide you with activities for a full of fun. Race around the forest in soapbox cars, wander around in the mazes, go tree top walking through the old birch forest or become a knight and overcome obstacles in the 1000 square metre knightthemed Segway park (+10 years). In the late afternoon, you will drive back to Copenhagen, where you will stay one last night before dropping of your rental car and checking in at the airport for your flight home. Alternatively, you can choose to stay at a hotel in Odense and fly back from Billund. Day 8: Departure Drive to either Billund or Copenhagen Airport for your flight home. 7

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