10 Reasons to Embrace Winter in Denmark

Beautiful winter evening view of the popular Nyhavn area at Copenhagen, Denmark, decorated for Christmas time
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If winter is your season, Denmark should be your next destination. While some places shut down when the cold months come and the snow starts falling, Denmark comes alive. This country does winter right, with all of the warm, cozy merriness you could ever hope for.

Here are the top 10 reasons to travel to Denmark in the winter.

Ice Skating at Frederiksberg Runddel

Ice-skaters on the out-door ice-skating rink at Frederiksberg Runddel in the Frederiksberg district of Copenhagen, Denmark, with Frederiksberg Church as a backdrop
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Winter in Copenhagen feels extra magical when Frederiksberg Runddel becomes a public ice rink beside Frederiksberg Garden. Entry is free, and the atmosphere is cheerful and relaxed. Bring your own skates or rent a pair and glide under winter skies right in the heart of the city.

Indulge in Cozy Winter Spa Escapes

AIRE Ancient Baths Copenhagen
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If cold plunges are not your style, Denmark offers plenty of ways to relax indoors. Think steam rooms, heated pools, soothing saunas, and indulgent spa treatments designed for winter comfort. Many spas even let you soak outdoors in warm water, watching the quiet winter world drift by around you.

Explore Royal Ruins Beneath Copenhagen

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JUL 06th, 2015: Ruins below Christiansborg Palace
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Beneath one of Copenhagen’s most important buildings lies a hidden world of medieval ruins. Walk through the remains of an early castle tied to royal power, politics, and scandal. It is an engaging underground experience that adds a surprising layer of history to a winter visit.

Step Inside the Danish Resistance

More than 90 resistance fighters were executed at Ryvang Barracks in the northern suburbs of Copenhagen
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Visit the Museum of Danish Resistance in Copenhagen and experience Denmark during the Second World War through the eyes of ordinary people forced to make extraordinary choices. This immersive museum invites you to crack codes, print secret newspapers, and explore acts of resistance and survival.

It is a compelling way to engage with history during the winter season.