Southern Zealand
This climbable, 27m-tall lighthouse was built in 1878. Beside it, a small gallery has changing exhibitions and a room full of stuffed local birds. But the main attraction is that the car park is free and the 1.3km clifftop walk from here to Højerup is a delight.
For ornithologists, the walk is particularly interesting in spring and autumn when cranes and other migratory birds are in evidence.
26.9 MILES
Dating from 1843, tasteful Tivoli wins fans with its dreamy whirl of amusement rides, twinkling pavilions, carnival games and open-air stage shows…
27.13 MILES
Escape the capitalist crunch and head to Freetown Christiania, a hash-scented commune straddling the eastern side of Christianshavn. Since its…
27.75 MILES
A 'once upon a time' combo of turrets, gables and moat, the early-17th-century Rosenborg Slot was built in Dutch Renaissance style between 1606 and 1633…
27.97 MILES
Denmark's National Gallery straddles two contrasting, interconnected buildings: a late-19th-century 'palazzo' and a sharply minimalist extension. The…
27.45 MILES
There are few nicer places to be on a sunny day than sitting at an outdoor table at a cafe on the quayside of the Nyhavn canal. The canal was built to…
28.9 MILES
Five original Viking ships, discovered at the bottom of Roskilde Fjord, are displayed in the main hall of this must-see museum. A short walk away, the…
27.07 MILES
Christiansborg Slot is home to Folketinget (the Danish parliament), the Prime Minister's office and the Supreme Court. Visitor highlights include the…
28.43 MILES
The crème de la crème of Danish cathedrals, this twin-spired giant was started by Bishop Absalon in 1170, but has been rebuilt and tweaked so many times…
0.59 MILES
Less than 10 minutes' walk north of Højerup car park along the footpath towards Stevns Fyr, photographers will adore Bråten, a clifftop perch with the…
0.86 MILES
This 13th-century church with faded ochre murals stands so near to the cliff edge that a small balcony where the altar should be looks out directly across…
0.87 MILES
To reach the base of Stevns Klint, you'll need to descend 110 steep steps just south of the Højerup Gamle Kirke grounds. At the bottom, climb the second…
2.5 MILES
This fascinating museum was a secret subterranean fortress used in the 20th-century Cold War era, when nuclear war was a feared possibility in the…
12.29 MILES
Red-brick Vallø Slot ticks all the ‘proper castle’ boxes, with pointed metal-capped turrets and a moat filled with lily pads and croaking frogs. The…
15.66 MILES
Though essentially rebuilt in 1903, Køge's original town hall was once a 1550s Renaissance-style palace of a place that was partly built with materials…
15.67 MILES
Occupying a half-timbered 17th-century abode, the revamped Køge Museum uses state-of-the-art technology to bring to life its local-history artefacts. One…
15.76 MILES
Honouring the patron saint of mariners, this powerful brick church features a 14th-century tower. In 1450 a little window-like brick projection (called…