Coastal Holidays

With more than 7,000 km of white sandy beaches and summer temperatures of up to 25-30 degrees, Denmark is the perfect destination for a family holiday by the sea.

North Jutland
A family holiday in North Jutland offers a wealth of things to see and do. You'll find plenty of places to play games old and new, beautiful landscapes, beaches, dunes, forests and natural wonders to explore, and sights and attractions that will delight both old and young. Active families can enjoy many outdoor activities in North Jutland.

If there is one thing we really know how to do well in North Jutland, it is the kind of friendly and well-planned amusement parks such as Fårup Sommerland, Jumboland and Tivoli Karolinelund, where you get the maximum fun for the whole family without being overwhelmed.

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South Denmark
South Denmark is situated in the southern part of the peninsula and closest to the German border. South Denmark has a lot to offer from Viking sights and beautiful beaches to the home of Hans Christian Andersen in Odense.

The southern part of Denmark is also where you can visit the original Legoland and the enchanting Koldinghus castle and its exhibitions.

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East Denmark
In East Denmark, you can experience some of Denmark’s most dramatic scenery as well as beautiful fjords and protected landscapes. Many signposted trails take you through the particularly scenic areas by foot, by bicycle or by car.

Zealand, Moen and Lolland-Falster offer loads of amusing attractions that will make your holiday an outstanding experience. Visit BonBon Land, Fantasy World and Zealand Summer Park that make the family holiday a lot funnier with loads of rides, amusements and activities - no matter what age you are.

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East Denmark is also where Copenhagen is located. This cosmopolitan city comfortably combines its historic past with the modern, creating a relaxed, yet buzzing atmosphere. Visit more than 60 museums and attractions and get free public transportation in Copenhagen and North Zealand with a CPH CARD. Buy it online - click below to see how.

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How to get there
A visit to Denmark couldn’t be more cost effective with flights with Sterling to Copenhagen, Billund and Aalborg and direct-flights from London Gatwick to Denmark starting from just £113 return.

DFDS Seaways serves the Harwich to Esbjerg route every other day and the crossing time is 17 hours. The DFDS Seaways Harwich-to-Esbjerg ferry service connects Essex in England to Esbjerg in South Denmark.

Exclusively for 2008, DFDS offers free crossings for your caravan on selected dates when you book early. Visit DFDS to book the ferry.

Where to stay
When visiting the coastal areas of Denmark there are a range of opportunities for accommodation during your stay. Below is more information about the most popular choices.

Cottages
Danish holiday cottages are available all year round. The majority of homes are situated in beautiful scenic regions by the sea, and many properties can accommodate several families holidaying together. There are many advantages to renting a holiday cottage for the holiday. For starters, the cottages are always situated in pleasant surroundings. Most of them were purpose-built or bought for personal use by people who chose a pretty spot near woods or the beach and fitted the house out very comfortably in their own personal style.

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Holiday Centres
“If the kids are happy, everybody’s happy”. A holiday centre is the closest you can get to the perfect combination of relaxation, activities and accommodation if you want to be absolutely sure of non-stop fun and comfort for all the family. With lots of new friends to be made, both children and adults will have the run of the pools, gym, sauna and all the many activities put on by the sports team.

Well-appointed accommodation makes for a relaxing base where you can decide what to do and when. The majority of holiday centres are centrally situated for tourist activities and close to the sea.

Popular holiday centres in Denmark


Skallerup is one of the most popular holiday centres in Denmark and ideal for a family holiday. It is situated in Northern Jutland close to the beach and the North Sea, where a wide range of activities are available for guests.

DanParcs offer guests a quality time in their 2 resorts. No matter whether you are here for a couple of hours, on holiday or on a course, the time you spend at DanParcs is precious. They offer pursuits and activities suitable for every age group.

Strand Hotellerne has 6 resorts all of which are located close to coast. They offer vacations in magnificent surroundings with lots of activities for all ages – indoor and outdoor. Treat yourself to a weekend stay, a mini-holiday, or a longer vacation.

Kommandoergaarden is in the south west corner of Denmark which is where you will find the historic South Jutland and in the middle of this lies the Wadden Sea island of Rømø. Here you will find fresh sea air and the broadest beach in Northern Europe - a beach which is ideal for children.

FolkeFerie.dk has 10 splendid ”natural pearls”. Most of the holiday resorts have their own restaurant, out/indoor swimming pool or tropical aqua park, reception and animation programme in the summer season. Have your holiday at Folkeferie and take part in our many fun activities.

Lalandia Holiday Centre is known for its Water Park with tropical temperatures, where children and adults can enjoy the many fun indoor activities. They are building a new holiday centre very close to LEGOLAND in Billund.

Camping
When you go camping, you have the freedom to choose just the sort of holiday that suits you and your family best. You could escape to the countryside and enjoy the fresh air. You could bathe in the swimming pool with the sun beating down on you. Or you could bake twistbread over a campfire with your children and lap up the heat as you watch the flames dancing. When you go camping, you’re in charge.

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Further information

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