The call Jutland Peninsula It is the one that covers a part of Denmark and another part of Germany. In this place we are also going to find totally opposite places from the best-known cities to other completely flat stretches with a very low population density.
The Jutland Peninsula offers us the union of numerous legends as well as a great history. Hence, it brings us a little closer to the great discoveries of other centuries. They all meet at great theme parks that we will also enjoy in an environment like this. Are we going on vacation?
Location of the Jutland Peninsula
It is in the Northwestern europe and includes part of Denmark, in its mainland. Hence, within it we also have to mention such important places as Aalborg or Aarhus or Randers, among others and even reaching 10 cities. On the other hand, the part of Germany, we highlight Hamburg. We also mention the Frisian Islands which are on the insular part.
Especially in its northern part, we will have a lot of tranquility, since it is the least populated part. In the Jutland Peninsula we will enjoy flat parts and a total of 30 thousand square kilometers. But despite this there are only a couple of million inhabitants in it. The intense cold of winter gives way to a rather humid summer, but where we can enjoy all its corners without having to sweat too much.
What to visit in the Jutland Peninsula
Aalborg
Within the northern part, it is one of the largest cities. A walk through beautiful XNUMXth century houses that meet along its streets, in the center. This place is said to date back over a thousand years. So we cannot miss its castle built in the XNUMXth century or the Budolfi Church and the Aalborg Museum, which are also worth a stop.
Aarhus
Right in the central area is Aarhus. It can be said of it that it is the second largest and oldest city in Denmark. It is a University City and also, in it we can see a collection of old houses that will take us for a walk through the past. We cannot miss the Museum of Modern Art, as well as the botanical garden or the Cathedral and the Church of Our Lady.
Lindholm Hojé
Just across Aalborg is an archaeological site that is also well worth a visit. There are the viking settlements as well as the cemetery. This is the largest of the Iron Age cemeteries and certainly the one with the best state of preservation. If we look around, then we will find remains of houses and the civilization of yesteryear. If you are passionate about all this history, you can also visit the museum in the area that offers you great information.
Voergaard Slot Castle
It is located southeast of Vendsyssel, in Voen Sogn and dates from the year 1481, its oldest part, since then it has another somewhat more modern and we already have to talk about the year 1590. A Renaissance castle that you can access and enjoy the jewels that it has inside in the form of works of art by Rubens or Goya. In addition to the art collection, it also has furniture from the time of Louis XIV.
Skagen fishing port
Without a doubt, the port of Skagen has evolved from being one of the most important fishing ports to a center of tourism of equal importance. It must be said that this city belongs to the Frederikshavn Township. Its small houses with reddish tiles are grouped around the beach area. One of the most attractive times of the year for this place is the Night of San Juan.
The village of Jelling
It was the Viking capital par excellence. Hence also its importance when visiting this place. It gathers the foundations of history, although today it is a small village. Here are the famous 'Jelling stones', where you can see runic inscriptions with drawings as well as pagan-type motifs.
Parks and museums on the Jutland Peninsula
On the one hand, we find open-air museums. You can see one of them near Ribe and it is called 'Vikinge Center'. It is a museum that is outdoors and where we can see the reconstruction of a Viking town. But not only its shape or houses, but also with actors who interpret the day to day of yesteryear. Another of the museums that is also outdoors is the 'Fyrkat'. It is also about the remains of ancient settlements. Near this there is a farm with Viking style to make a representation of the lives of those men and women.
One of the largest forests or parks in Denmark is known as Rebild Bakker. It has a very diverse fauna and in addition, in this area we will also find a museum that is called 'Lincoln Log Cabin'. We cannot forget that near Billund airport is the 'Legoland' theme park. In it we can find numerous places and cities as well as monuments made with this type of piece.