Discover Denmark with our Travel Guides

Are you planning a holiday in Denmark and looking for inspiration, attractions and practical travel tips? Danhostel has created a series of regional English travel guides designed to help international visitors discover the best of Denmark. Whether you want to explore vibrant cities, sandy beaches, castles, Viking heritage or family-friendly attractions, our guides show you where to go – and where to stay.

With Danhostels located across Denmark, from Copenhagen and Aarhus to Bornholm, North Jutland and the island of Funen, you are never far from affordable accommodation and local hosts ready to share insider tips.

Regional Guides to Denmark – Explore by Area

Our English travel guides cover every corner of Denmark:

• Copenhagen – Visit Tivoli Gardens, the National Museum, Nyhavn and the harbour baths. Stay at Danhostel Copenhagen City, just steps from the action.

• North Zealand – Explore Denmark’s royal and Viking heritage. Visit Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fredensborg Castle, and Roskilde Cathedral with royal tombs. Relax on the beaches at Tisvildeleje and walk in Gribskov Forest. Stay at Danhostels in Helsingør, Fredensborg, Roskilde and Tisvildeleje.

• Aarhus – Explore Denmark’s second-largest city with ARoS Art Museum, Den Gamle By and buzzing cafés. Choose Danhostel Aarhus or Danhostel Aarhus City.

• Odense & Funen – Step into Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytales, visit castles and discover idyllic villages. Stay at Danhostel Odense City or Danhostel Svendborg.

• Bornholm – See Hammershus fortress, the famous round churches and Denmark’s best beaches. Relax at Danhostels across Bornholm.

• South Zealand & Møn – Experience the dramatic cliffs at Møns Klint, Knuthenborg Safari Park and Stevns Klint. Stay at Danhostels in Store Heddinge, Sakskøbing and Vordingborg.

• West Jutland – Walk the wide beaches, see Bovbjerg Lighthouse, visit Ringkøbing Fjord and surf in Hvide Sande. Danhostels in Ringkøbing, Hvide Sande and Fjaltring await.

• East Jutland – From Aarhus to Djursland, explore Mols Bjerge National Park, LEGOLAND®, Randers Rainforest and the Jelling Monuments. Stay in Aarhus, Silkeborg, Skanderborg and Vejle.

• North Jutland – Discover Skagen’s unique light, Grenen where two seas meet, Råbjerg Mile sand dune and Thy National Park. Stay at Danhostels in Skagen, Frederikshavn, Sæby and Thisted.

• South Jutland – Explore Ribe, Denmark’s oldest town, Wadden Sea National Park, Dybbøl Mølle and Sønderborg. Stay at Danhostels in Ribe, Sønderborg, Esbjerg and Haderslev.

• Hærvejen – Follow Denmark’s historic walking and cycling route from north to south. Our guide shows you where to stop, what to see, and which Danhostels are on the route.