Denmark’s landmarks include royal castles, Viking heritage, historic cities, modern architecture and protected natural landscapes. UNESCO currently lists 12 World Heritage properties in Denmark.
20 Landmarks to Know
- Kronborg Castle
- Roskilde Cathedral
- Jelling Mounds and Runic Stones and Church
- Christiansborg Palace
- Amalienborg Palace
- Rosenborg Castle
- Nyhavn
- Little Mermaid statue
- Tivoli Gardens
- Round Tower
- Frederiksborg Castle
- Møns Klint
- Ribe historic center
- Den Gamle By in Aarhus
- ARoS Aarhus Art Museum
- Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde
- Legoland Billund
- Wadden Sea National Park
- Christiansfeld
- Stevns Klint
UNESCO Heritage
UNESCO’s Denmark country page currently lists 12 World Heritage properties, including cultural sites such as Jelling and Kronborg, and natural sites including the Wadden Sea and Stevns Klint.
Plan Your Visits
Check opening times, seasonal access and local transport before visiting castles, museums, cliffs or protected natural areas.
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Official resource: UNESCO — Denmark.