How to Find Hotels in Jutland, Denmark

Constituting 70 percent of Denmark, the Jutland Peninsula is this flat country's most rural province. Jutland is renowned for its camping, hiking and remoteness. With about 18 hours of sunlight a day in the summer, it is a great vacation spot.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Passport

Find Accommodations in North Jutland

1. Go to the Visit Denmark Web site to search for accommodations in Jutland and book online (see Resources below). In the United States, call [phone] if you'd like booking assistance from a tourism office representative.

2. Find reasonable accommodations in Aalborg, the biggest town in Jutland. A quaint room can be obtained for relatively inexpensive rates.

3. Step into the past. Aalborg is home to one of Scandinavia's largest Viking burial grounds.

4. Book in advance. North Jutland, despite its extreme beauty (it has inspired generations of famous Danish painters), does not have plentiful accommodations.

Find Hotel Accommodations in Central Jutland

5. Enjoy the countryside. Jutland is mostly rural, with urban centers dotted throughout. The largest urban center is Arhus, which has substantial nightlife and hotels of all kinds.

6. Find a number of midpriced hotel accommodations in Arhus. Several notable luxury properties are available in the area as well, at steeper rates.

7. Take day excursions to the beaches at Esbjerg and Fano from your base at Arhus.

Go Camping in Jutland

8. Enjoy the great outdoors! Nature abounds in Jutland, and the beaches are excellent. Campgrounds are therefore plentiful. They also represent an economical alternative to the comparatively expensive hotels in Arhus.

9. Stay in Aalborg or find a beach campsite if you're vacationing in North Jutland near Skagen.

Get to Jutland

10. Choose among three ways to get to Jutland. You can fly straight into Copenhagen, the capital; you can take a charter flight; or you can board a ferry back west to Jutland.

11. Fly into a major European hub like London and then charter a flight. That's the fastest option.

12. Fly into Germany (probably Hamburg), rent a car and drive in. Renting is generally much more reasonably priced in Germany than it is in Denmark. Plus, a car gives you unlimited access to Jutland.

Tips & Warnings

• Reserve your accommodations online if possible, as seasonal discounts and package deals are often available only through the Web.
• It's best to rent a car before you leave, especially in summer, when tourism is at its peak.
• Once you've reached your destination (Arhus, Aalborg, Skagen), be sure to rent a bicycle. Biking is cheap, fun and the most common way to get around town.
• Bring a light raincoat, hiking boots, bug repellent and sunglasses. Strongly consider a camping holiday, and prepare accordingly if you do.
• If your time is limited, do not rent a car in Copenhagen, because driving to Jutland is a substantial time commitment.