Welcome to Denmark! Today, we’re diving into the enchanting world of the happiest country on Earth. Imagine starting …
[Music] what if you could explore a Viking Fortress in the morning and watch two Seas cided [Music] Sunset welcome to Denmark where ancient legends meet natural wonders [Music] whether you drawn to fairy tale castles remote Islands touched by raw Nordic beauty or vibrant cities where medieval meets modern join me in discovering Denmark where each new Corner tells a unique story of Scandinavian charm [Music] also make sure to stay until the end to discover a place known as the mountain of heaven where r view so magnificent captures the very soul of Danish [Music] nature fun facts about Denmark Denmark is known for being one of the happiest countries thanks in part to the cultural concept of Huga which promotes a cozy comforting atmosphere that Fosters well-being the capital city Copenhagen is also one of the most bike friendly cities with 40% of residents commuting by bicycle the country is home to the original legol land in band which opened in 1968 and has a rich Viking history visible at the National Museum in [Music] Copenhagen Denmark’s Cuisine is famous for Sora BR an open-faced sandwich enjoyed by many [Music] Denmark also governs Greenland the world’s largest island and pioneered electric trains in [Music] 1902 in Copenhagen the autonomous neighborhood of Christiania founded in 1971 is a unique example of the country’s Progressive spirit [Music] for nature lovers Denmark offers the longest continuous sandy beach in northern Europe along its West Jutland Coast in tily gardens one of the world’s oldest amusement [Music] parks some rural highways have no speed limits reflecting Denmark’s laid-back yet responsible attitude [Music] the jante law a cultural principle that promotes equality and discourages boasting is Central to Danish values fostering a respectful Community oriented Society the best places in [Music] Denmark Pharaoh Islands technically part of Denmark but positioned between Scotland and Iceland this North Atlantic archipelago consists of 18 major islands connected by tunnels Bridges and [Music] fairies a ancient volcanic activity shaped these islands creating dramatic Cliffs that rise vertically from the ocean some reaching Heights of 2,000 [Music] ft the landscape is characterized by Green valleys carved by glaciers while the Peaks remain treeless due to strong winds waterfalls here don’t simply fall they’re often blown upward by powerful gusts creating reverse [Music] [Music] Cascades the islands experience a unique climate phenomenon where all four seasons can occur within hours traditional houses feature grass roofs a viking era technique that provides natural insulation and protects against harsh [Music] weather the capital Taven is one of the world’s smallest capitals with colorful Nordic buildings and a harbor filled with fishing boats sheep outnumber humans here by about 2 to one freely roaming the mountain sides and contributing to the island’s name forar means sheep [Music] Islands the isolated location has preserved Ang ient Nordic Traditions including the controversial greened drop a traditional whale hunt that dates back to the Viking [Music] age the island striking Beauty draws photographers particularly to Sor guaton a floating Lake that seems to hover above the ocean born home [Music] located in the Baltic Sea this Danish Island stands as a unique geological anomaly in Denmark’s typically flat landscape unlike the rest of the country formed by glacial deposits born home features a granite Bedrock dating back 1.7 billion years making it Denmark’s oldest visible Terrain [Music] the island is known for its distinctive round churches from the 12th century built as both places of worship and fortresses against Pirates its northern coast reveals dramatic Granite Cliffs at hammerin while the Southern Shores feature fight white sand beaches [Music] the Island’s microclimate is particularly sunny and Mild earning it the nickname Sunshine [Music] Island medieval Fortress ruins of hamus scandinavia’s largest Castle ruin dominate the northern [Music] tip the town of SW mon preserves traditional half timbered houses smoke houses with distinctive pyramid-shaped chimneys where local delicacy smoke tearing is [Music] prepared rubian canuda perched on Denmark’s Northwestern Coast this ever shifting Landmark tells a story of Nature’s Relentless power [Music] the rubber canuda lighthouse built in 1899 originally stood 200 M Inland and 60 m above sea [Music] level but Coastal erosion claims about 1 and2 M of land each year while shifting Sands continuously reshape the landscape [Music] [Music] the surrounding Dunes Rising like golden mountains are formed by strong winds carrying sand from the [Music] beach these same winds once buried the lighthouse Keepers quarters and adjacent buildings under massive sand drifts in 2019 facing imminent destruction from Coastal erosion Danish Engineers accomplished an extraordinary [Music] feat they moved the entire 720 ton Lighthouse 70 M Inland on Rails buying it roughly 40 more years of existence [Music] today visitors climb massive sand dunes that create an almost desert-like atmosphere in the heart of [Music] Scandinavia the lighthouse stands both as a warning Beacon and a monument to human Ingenuity in the face of natural forces [Music] skag it at the northernmost tip of Denmark two Seas Collide in a spectacular display of natural [Music] forces this is where the North Sea and the Baltic Sea meet creating a visible line where different colored Waters Clash but never mix [Music] skagen’s unique light quality created by water reflected sunlight from three directions attracted numerous artists in the late 19th century the Skagen painters include PS cyer and Anna anter immortalize this ethereal luminescence in their works [Music] the town’s distinctive yellow houses with red tiled roofs were originally fishermen’s homes painted with leftover boat paint containing ochre the Old Lighthouse known as the grey Lighthouse stands as Denmark’s second tallest [Music] grenon the Sandy spit at the peninsula’s tip grows longer each year as currents deposit [Music] sediment swimming here is prohibited due to dangerous converging currents but visitors can stand with one foot in each sea [Music] Copenhagen Denmark’s capital is a city where medieval charm meets modern [Music] Innovation niav the iconic 17th century Waterfront display plays vibrant tow houses that once housed Sailors and writers including Hans Christian [Music] Anderson The Little Mermaid statue inspired by his fairy tale has watched over the harbor since [Music] 1913 in contrast to these historic elements the city Pioneers Urban sustainability nearly half of its residents cycle daily on an extensive network of bike [Music] Lanes Christian Borg Palace houses all three branches of government making it unique among World [Music] parliaments the autonomous freed toown Christiania established in 1971 on an abandoned military base represents one of Europe’s longest running social [Music] [Music] experiments tly Gardens opened in 1843 inspired Walt Disney’s theme parks the city’s modern architecture includes the Royal Danish Opera House appearing to float on the Harbor and the Royal library’s Black Diamond extension its dark facade reflecting the changing Waterfront light cronberg Castle [Music] rising from Denmark’s Northeastern Coast this UNESCO world heritage site commands the narrowest point of the orison straight Shakespeare immortalized it as elidor in Hamlet though he never visited the castle himself [Music] built in the 1420s konorg gained its imposing Renaissance appearance during Frederick II’s renovation in the 1570s its strategic position allowed Denmark to control Maritime traffic and collect lucrative sound dues from passing ships for nearly 400 years [Music] the Castle’s most dramatic feature is its 62 m long Great Hall Once the largest in northern Europe Beneath The Fortress lies a network of catacombs where legend says the mythical hero hogar the Dane sleeps ready to awaken if Denmark faces grave Danger [Music] the castle suffered a devastating fire in 1629 but Christian IV ordered its complete [Music] restoration Swedish troops occupied and looted kronborg in 1658 taking many of its precious artworks and even the legendary Fountain of the three crowns [Music] orus Denmark’s second largest city balances its ancient Viking roots with cuttingedge cultural [Music] Innovations the open air museum Den gam laay preserves buildings from different periods allowing visitors to experience life from the 1800s to the 1970 [Music] s AOS Art Museum crowned by oler Elias’s rainbow Panorama offers a colorful 360° view over the city the most guard Museum rises from the landscape like a massive tilted plane its grass covered roof serving as both architectural statement and public [Music] space the Latin quarter dating back to the 14th century houses the city’s oldest preserved Street molisan lined with traditional Danish houses painted in bright colors in the harbor area the doc one Library stands as Europe’s largest public library representing aros’s transformation from industrial port to knowledge Hub the Botanical gardens’s massive glass domes house plants from four different climate zones while the nearby marcelis Borg Palace serves as the Danish Royal Family’s summer [Music] residence Jutland the largest peninsula of Northern Europe Tells A Tale of diverse Landscapes and historical significance the Region’s western coast known as the Danish Riviera features endless stretches of sandy beaches and towering Dunes sculpted by Fierce North Sea [Music] Winds the waden sea National Park in the southwest a UNESCO site hosts one of Earth’s largest title Flats where millions of migratory Birds stop annually the peninsula’s history is etched in its landscape from ancient Viking ring fortresses to German World War II bunkers along the Atlantic Wall Central jutland’s Lake District showcases Denmark’s highest point M Hoy at a modest 170 m above sea level the region soil tells its own story fertile in the East but poor and wind blown in the west where heathlands stretch for kilometers this contrast shaped settlement patterns for centuries the Lyford cutting across the peninsula’s northern part isn’t actually a Fed but a complex system of shallow lagoons creating a unique Maritime microclimate look [Music] it junning out into the North Sea this former fishing Village represents Denmark’s traditional Beach culture at its finest along its wide Sandy Beach rows of distinctive white beach houses stand as iconic symbols of Danish summer [Music] life these wooden boxes used for storage and shelter date back to the early 1900s when local fishermen needed space for their equipment [Music] the town’s old rescue station now Museum tells stories of dramatic sea rescues using simple rope and pulley [Music] systems lens Pier originally built in 1885 stands 100 m into the sea serving as both a fishing platform and a reminder of the town’s Maritime heritage [Music] during World War II the Germans Incorporated the pier into their Atlantic wall defense system and several concrete bunkers still dot the coastline slowly sinking into the [Music] sand the powerful waves make l a prime spot for cold water surfing while the strong winds create perfect conditions for kite surfing and wind surfing Frederick’s Borg [Music] Castle rising from three eyelets in hillerod this Dutch Renaissance Masterpiece represents the Pinnacle of Danish Royal architecture built in the early 17th century by Christian IV it was designed to to outshine every other Palace in [Music] Europe the Castle’s most striking feature is its copper roof Towers which reflect brilliantly in the surrounding Lake inside the chapel survived a devastating fire in 1859 that destroyed much of the original Castle preserving its original Baroque interior at the world’s oldest functioning organ from [Music] 1610 the Great Hall reconstructed after the fire showcases intricate carved ceiling details depicting Danish Noble Coats of Arms [Music] The Castle Gardens present two distinct Styles the Baro garden with its symmetrical design and cascading fountain and the Romantic English style garden featuring winding paths and natural Landscaping today Frederick’s Borg houses the Museum of national history displaying five centuries of Danish history through portraits paintings and decorative Arts [Music] Leland stretching like a long finger into the Baltic Sea this Danish Island showcases a unique blend of prehistoric Heritage and Rural charm over 70 megalithic tombs and DLS dot the landscape built by Stone Age settlers more than 6,000 years ago [Music] Wild Horses descendants of breeds used in medieval farming roam freely in the southern nature reserve the Island’s western coast faces the sheltered Waters of the South funan archipelago while the Eastern Shore meets the more exposed Baltic [Music] see Tran Castle perched on one of the highest points has been owned by the same Noble family since [Music] 1231 the Island’s abundance of fruit trees especially plums and apples earned at the nickname the Garden of [Music] Denmark [Music] helsingor a historic Maritime town where medieval Commerce meets modern [Music] Culture The Busy Fair report connecting Denmark to Sweden continues a tradition of sea traffic dating back to the 15th century [Music] the town’s old quarter preserves one of Northern Europe’s largest collections of merchant houses they half timbered facades telling stories of wealthy traders who profited from The Sound de’s tax [Music] St oli’s church with its towering Spire visible from both land and sea contains a laborate wood carvings from the [Music] 1400s The Maritime Museum designed by Bor Eng Les innovatively occupies an old dry dock its Subterranean galleries presenting Denmark’s seafaring heritage [Music] the town’s cultural identity is deeply connected to Shakespeare’s Hamlet local actors perform scenes from the play in various historic locations throughout the [Music] summer a short walk from the center leads to the carlite monastery northern Europe’s best preserved medieval Monastery complex [Music] himl be a get Rising 147 m above sea level this mountain of heaven was long thought to be Denmark’s highest [Music] point The summit’s prominent position in the Lake District creates an illusion of Greater height as it rises dramatically from the surrounding lakes and Forest [Music] the 19th century Romantic Movement turned this spot into a symbol of Danish national identity hosting some of the country’s first Democratic Gatherings the tower at its peak built in 1875 to honor King Frederick II who granted Denmark its first Democratic Constitution stands as a testament to these political [Music] Roots the surrounding landscape was carved by glaciers during the last ice age creating a network of deep lakes and Rolling Hills unusual in typically flat Denmark [Music] the steamboat route to The Summit operating since 1861 remains one of Denmark’s oldest tourist [Music] attractions Greenland the world’s largest island that isn’t a continent presents a realm of extremes [Music] an ice sheet covers 80% of Greenland’s surface reaching depths of up to 3 km containing enough frozen water to raise Global sea levels by 7 m if [Music] melted despite its name only the coastal regions reveal green valleys these areas have been home to Inuit cultures for over 42,000 years the capital nuk represents the world’s northernmost capital city where Modern apartment blocks stand alongside traditional colorful wooden [Music] houses in summer the Midnight Sun creates 24 hours of daylight while winter brings endless nights illuminated by the Aurora [Music] Borealis the Island’s East Coast features the world’s largest Fjord system scoresby Sun extending 350 km in land [Music] beneath the ice sheet scientists recently discovered a canyon longer than the Grand Canyon whales frequent the coastal Waters while Musk Oxen and Reindeer roam the ice free tundra climate change is rapidly reshaping this landscape with the ice sheet losing mass at an accelerating rate exposing minerals and potential new shipping [Music] routes [Music] Reba the oldest existing town in Scandinavia reveals layers of Danish history stretching back to the Viking age rabas Cathedral begun in 1150 stands as Denmark’s First Christian Church its Romanesque Towers dominating the sky line for nearly 900 [Music] years the town’s cobblestone streets follow their medieval layout lined with half timbered houses that lean and tilt with [Music] age the night Watchman still makes his rounds during summer evenings continuing a tradition from the Middle Ages when Watchmen protected the town from fires and [Music] thieves Viking artifacts emerge regularly from the soil leading to the creation of the Reba Viking Museum where reconstructed buildings show life from the year 825 [Music] the waden sea floods periodically threatened the town throughout history leading to the construction of distinctive flood marks on building [Music] [Music] walls the surrounding Wetlands attract millions of migratory Birds particularly the spectacular black Sun phenomenon when Mass flocks of Starlings create dancing patterns at dusk [Music] odense the birthplace of H Christian Anderson showcases both Fairy Tale charm and Industrial Heritage the author’s tiny childhood home contrasts sharply with the modern HC Anderson Museum designed by Japanese architect kokuma where architecture and storytelling merge to create immersive [Music] experiences founded in the Viking age Oden’s name derives from Odin the Norse god of wisdom and poetry the city’s medieval heart preserves St can’s Cathedral housing the relics of Denmark’s patron saint murdered in the church in [Music] 1086 the BR area a transformed textile mill now serves as a cultural quarter where art galleries occupy industrial spaces [Music] the city pioneered urban renewal by transforming its Central Street into Denmark’s first pedestrian Zone in [Music] 1967 Odin’s robot cluster represents modern Denmark’s technological innovation hosting numerous robotics companies in former Industrial spaces the fan Village open air museum recreates Rural Life from Anderson’s time complete with half timbered farmhouses and period costumed [Music] interpreters now that we’ve explored Denmark’s stunning Landscapes from the clashing Seas at Skagen to the ancient Viking fortresses and experience the unique blend of medieval charm and modern Innovation I’d love to know which corner of this Scandinavian Wonderland would you first [Music] visit if you enjoy discovering Denmark with me don’t forget to subscribe for more Amazing [Music] Adventures until next time talk for new thank you for now in Danish and I’ll see you in the next video
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