Tips & Tricks
This is the municipality with the largest surface area on the Island, since it is home to most of the Teide National Park, considered a unique natural space in Spain, opening into the sea, through the valley of the same name. The main economic activity is agriculture, employing a fifth of the active population, with […]
The Kingdom of Denmark, consisting of mainland Denmark, the Faroe Islands, and Greenland, is best remembered by historians for its status as the one-time home of Scandinavia’s Vikings (going as far back as the 8th century AD). The word ‘Denmark’ dates back to the Viking age and is carved on the famous Jelling Stone from […]
Amalienborg Palace (Danish Royal Palace) (Amalienborg, Copenhagen) – this is the main residence of the Queen of Denmark. Amalienborg is made up of four identical rococo style buildings – The Christian VII’s Palace is also known as Moltke’s Palace, The Christian VIII’s Palace is also known as Levetzau’s Palace, The Frederik VIII’s Palace is also […]
Playa de Las Americas Beach is a tourist Mecca built at the end of the 1960’s. It is adjacent to Los Christianos and the Adeje Coast locally know as Costa Adeje. Virtually free from the Canarian culture, it is a place where many people from northern Europe frequent throughout the year (higher in winter) due […]
Aquadome (Ellehammers Allé 3, Billund) – within Lalandia Billund (the same town where Legoland is located), this is Scandinavia’s largest Aquadome. Visitors can enjoy the tropical climate in the huge Aquadome with water activities in all kinds and lots of fun for young and old. Revel in the speed and excitement of the Tornado and […]
Field’s (E20 Frakørsel, Exit 19, Arne Jacobsen Alle 12, Ørestad, Copenhagen) – this is the largest shopping mall not just in Denmark, but anywhere in Scandinavia. Over 140 retail stores are located here (carrying apparel, shoes, accessories, and other items), such as Adidas, Aldo, Ecco, Foot Locker, H&M, Nike, Superdry, Toys R’ Us, and Zara. […]