Best 3 Cities to Visit in Denmark (Besides Copenhagen)

Aarhus, Denmark
Aarhus, Denmark. Photo by Steffen Muldbjerg on Unsplash

Copenhagen is Denmark’s most-visited tourist destination for a reason. The city is simply amazing and offers plenty of attractions for its visitors. But that doesn’t mean you should look to explore what else this Scandinavian country has to offer.

There are plenty of other cities in Denmark that rightfully deserve your consideration. Here are the best of them below.

Esbjerg

Originally established as a seaport city, Esbjerg has become an increasingly popular destination among tourists in recent decades. The reason for this is the city’s charming architecture, plenty of tourist attractions, and beautiful landscape. Its notable points of interest include Fisheries and Maritime Museum, Wadden Sea National Park, and Ribe VikingeCenter. 

Odense

Odense is one of the oldest cities in Denmark, having been settled by humans for more than 4,000 years. Throughout history, the city had an important role as a commercial hub, and that remains the case today, thanks to an impressive shopping district. Other things that make a visit to Odense a time well spent include Egeskov Castle, Odense Zoo, The Funen Village, and Hans Christian Andersen Museum.

Aarhus

As a touristic destination, Aarhus almost rivals the draw of Copenhagen. Some of its tourist attractions, like Tivoli Friheden, ARoS Art Museum, and the Old Town Museum, are actually among the most-visited in the country. The city is also popular thanks to its vibrant culture, impressive architecture, and plenty of entertainment and cultural venues.