Denmark is one country which offers this wonderful opportunity to travelers of all ages. A nature trip is always possible in this Nordic country and a popular way of doing it is by staying at camp sites.
To some people, camping would mean staying in a tent within a wooded area. But there’s a modern way of camping today which does not necessarily involve staying in a tent for several days. Although they’re called camp sites, these places have cabins and mobile homes for rent and some even have modern amenities such as swimming pools, restaurants, a common kitchen and TV room. We share five well known camp sites which might interest you.
Hvidbjerg Strand/Feriepark – This is a 5-star camp site situated specifically in Blavand on the west coast of Denmark. Being a coastal area, this is perfect for beach lovers. Kids and adults can entertain themselves through the games room, bouncy castles, trampolines and a game zone. There are also several pools with slides, whirlpools and aquariums.
Feldberg Familie Camping – Located on the island of Fano a few hundred meters from Denmark’s North Sea, this child friendly area provides a lot of fresh air. Within the site are a mini golf course, an activity room and a bouncy castle.
Houstrup Camping – This site is in the western part of Jutland, about four kilometers from the North Sea. Activities that can be enjoyed here are swimming at the two pools – one for adults and the other one for kids, tennis, golf, walking and cycling.
Nymindegab Familie Camping – The beach is a main attraction in this camping site in Denmark, as it’s very near the camp site but other fun activities can also be enjoyed including cycling, sailing, surfing and horseback riding. Water lovers will surely have a grand time every day at the huge pools for adults and toddlers complete with slides.
Denmark is one of the greenest countries in the world. The Danish government has made the preservation of the environment one of the most important issues. Because of these national policies, they have some of the cleanest cities in the world, and the air is fresh and crisp nearly everywhere. Denmark has also offered families tax exemption if they could generate their own electricity using wind turbines. Many people have elected to go this route, because it not only saves them money, it is good for the environment. Wind power also is used by many business as well.
Denmark is really cool, literally. Because of it’s northern location it sports an Average temperature of only 60 degrees Fahrenheit in August! This means that if you’re into being cold, it’s a good place to visit. The winters average around 32 degrees Fahrenheit in January, so the snow stays around for a long time. Cross-country skiing is a national pastime, due in part to the long cold winters. There is also a lot of ski jumping if you’re into that sort of thing.
Denmark is filled with all kinds of interesting small cities. Of the 20 largest cities in Denmark, only six cities have a population of over 100,000. This means that in almost any part of the country, you can find interesting cities that will have historical value, interesting attractions and a relaxed attitude towards visitors.
Still don’t have the urge to travel to Copenhagen? The last reason to visit Denmark is simple. The people who live there are the happiest in the world. It only takes one visit to find out why. Why not give it a chance on your next vacation.