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Discovering the Danish Countryside
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The Danish countryside is richly varied. In a country so closely associated with the sea and waterways, the coastal regions are distinctive features of the landscape. The tall dunes and sandy beaches alternate with salt meadows, flat marshlands and steep cliffs, at the top of which the beech casts its reflection into the blue waves below.
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The nature of DenmarkThe shape of the land was wrought by the greatest landscape architect of all – the ice-age glacier that created the moorland, woodland, hills and dales, lakes and fascinating wetlands. In Denmark deep countryside is never far away, and is even there to be explored in the cities where the parks are green havens in which the locals take time out to enjoy the sunshine.
The Danish Protection of Nature Act The Danes enjoy getting around and are often out and about in the countryside on picnics or hiking in the historic moorlands, or cycling down slopes and through the picturesque river valleys, or on fishing trips to lakes, rivers or coastal locations. The Danish Protection of Nature Act contains guidelines for access to the countryside. But its aim is not only to protect nature but also to give us greater access to the wonder of the natural world.
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Ecofriendly holidaysDenmark is a green country in more than one sense. The Danes take good care of the natural diversity of their country and are known worldwide for their environmental awareness. In Denmark you can safely turn on the tap and enjoy fresh, clean drinking water.
Blue FlagThe more than 7300km-long coastline offers visitors plenty of wonderful bathing beaches, of which 209 have applied for and been granted the Blue Flag that signals clean water for bathers. Alternatively, tether the yacht at one of the 77 marinas where the same blue flag will be flying.
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The Blue Flag is an internationally recognised symbol indicating that the water is clean and that the marina satisfies a number of stringent environmental requirements. But the water is also clean where you do not see the Blue Flag. Out of the whole length of coastline there are only 8km where bathing is prohibited.
The natural wayOne of the distinctive features of a Destination 21 is that it must be possible to get around without using a car for transport. Nature is best appreciated when travelling on foot, by bike, canoe or kayak. This is the way to enjoy it close up without the sides of the car between you and the open air, and this form of transport is in itself an all-natural experience. A Destination 21 can be a municipality or a large region in which the business community, tourism and public authorities work together to develop the region into a sustainable destination that will be environmentally, economically and socially equitable.
Organic farmsFarm holidays are another type of green holiday. In many places in Denmark you can visit organic farms to see how ecology works in practice and even sample the produce in the farm shop.
Tent pitches
To experience nature in Denmark at close range there are also nearly 750 tent pitches for hikers, cyclists and sailing/canoeing enthusiasts. The pitches are primitive, with just the basic facilities in the form of running water, toilets and camp-fire site. It costs just DKK 15/EUR 2 for a pitch for one night. |
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