How to Find Hotels in Denmark

The Kingdom of Denmark, home of Shakespeare's Prince Hamlet, the famous hot dog stands of Copenhagen and Tivoli Gardens is bursting at the seams with things for a traveler to see and do. This guide is designed to help you determine which of these sites and activities is for you, so then you can find the accommodations that are appropriate for your trip.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Decide What to Do

1. Visit Copenhagen, the City of Cyclists. There is always something happening on the famous pedestrian shopping street Strøget. See the Copenhagen zoo, the opera house and Hamlet's Kronborg Castle. Also not to be missed is Tivoli gardens, one of the world's oldest amusement parks.
2. Get active! Because of its extensive coastline, Denmark is an excellent place for sailing and water sports. Because of Denmark's mostly level terrain, it is also highly attractive to cyclists.
3. See the Old Town (Den Gamle By) at Aarhus, an area where historical buildings from all across the country have been brought to be preserved and admired.
4. Visit the city of Aalborg, home to the street Jomfru Ane Gade. This street is home to cafes and restaurants during the day that become bars and clubs at night.
5. See what makes Denmark an architect's dream. Visit Roskilde Cathedral, the castle of Kronborg, the Amalienborg and Christiansborg palaces, Aarhaus's Old Town and several modern creations of architect Jan Gehl.

Find Accommodations

6. To book accommodations, contact Visit Denmark at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
7. Make a rough itinerary for your trip to give yourself an idea of where you'll need to stay.
8. Book a room in your desired location through a travel agent or an online travel site.
9. Be aware that Copenhagen has a notoriously high cost of living; for more affordable accommodations, try one of Denmark's other large cities, such as Aarhus, Odense or Aalborg.

Learn to Get Around Once You're There

10. Use Copenhagen's extensive public transportation system, including buses and commuter trains.
11. Ride a bike. Denmark is much more bicycle-friendly than virtually all U.S. cities. Bike rental shops are easy to find, and most hotels will be able to direct you to a reputable vendor.

Tips & Warnings

• Decide what you want to see and do before choosing your accommodations, so you'll be centrally located for easy transportation.
• If you're a fan of sailing, time your visit to catch the Around Zealand Regatta yacht race.
• If you're in Aalborg around the last week in May, check out the city's carnival.
• Take some time to learn a few essential Dutch phrases and questions before you go. Undskyld!
• Make sure you know the current exchange rate to avoid any shocks when making purchases. The krone is Denmark's currency.