Introducing Jutland
The Jutland (Jylland) Peninsula is where mainland Europe meets Scandinavia although with little drama; the area where the borders meet is a rather monotonous procession of moor and marsh.
Further north things improve as you hit the pretty, forested Lake District and further north still the windswept western and northern coasts (a windsurfer’s dream) lined with vast sandy beaches.
The region was settled originally by the Jutes, a Germanic tribe whose forays included invading England in the 5th century. Not surprisingly Jutland’s southern boundary has been a fluid one, last drawn in 1920 when Germany relinquished its holdings in Sønderjylland.
Most of the main cities, including Århus and Aalborg, are along the more sheltered east coast.
Activities in Jutland
Aalborg
We found it hard to get a handle on Aalborg, sitting at the narrowest point of the Limfjord (the long body of water that slices Jutland in two).
The Lake District
One of Jutland’s most prized areas is the Lake District (Søhøjlandet), as it dazzles with hills, forests and lakes not found anywhere else in Denmark.
Jutland destination guides
Skagen
Skagen, with its rich art, fresh seafood, photogenic neighbourhoods and classic characters, is an utterly delicious slice of Denmark.
Hotels in Jutland
Budget Hotels & Hostels in Jutland
Guesthouses and B&Bs in Jutland
Apartments in Jutland
Aarhus
Entertainment in Jutland
Billund & Legoland
Shopping in Jutland