Walking in Denmark

For the easy walker or indeed rider, Denmark's flat terrain and great countryside is ideal. The country has an exceptionally long coastline - over 8,750 kilometres (5,440 miles) in length - and is criss-crossed with walking and cycling paths.You can hire a local guide to accompany you on your walks and the Nature Agency produces maps and trail guides for most of this fascinating country.

If you are based in Copenhagen, Denmark's vibrant capital, then 15 kilometres away will take you to the red and roe deer at Jaegersborg Deer Park. The Deer Park was originally established as a hunting ground by KIng Frederick III in 1669. During the summer there are about 2100 deer in the park with around 700 calves born every year.  Red, fallow and sika deer are all represented. Guided tours are available and the deer often move round in herds and like the open areas. If you don't fancy walking, there are hackney carriage rides available from the local station. The park even has its own amusement area and a visit here is an annual pilgrimage for Copenhagers.

Amber hunting is a popular activity in Denmark with the West Coast of Jutland being a good area to pursue your search for this fossil-based precious jewel. Don't be fooled into thinking that it can only be yellow: amber can be white, black or reddish, but there are some simple tests to ascertain the genuineness of your find. Jutland is also where you will find one of Denmark's National Parks, the Wadden Sea. This intertidal marshland is an excellent place for bird-spotting. West Jutland is the place for sand dunes, heathland and wind-blown beaches.

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