BBC History Magazine

A DANISH ADVENTURE

A self- catered NOVASOL holiday in Denmark lets you discover the country’s fascinatin­g histor y at your own pace

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From the Vikings to WWII, Denmark is the perfect destinatio­n for a historical getaway. NOVASOL has more than 10,000 holiday homes across Denmark, so wherever you choose to stay, the country’s small size and excellent transport network allow you to pack a lot in at your own pace. Why not start with the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde? It offers a real insight into the Viking way of life, and its centrepiec­e is five stunningly preserved Viking ships excavated in 1962. Another Viking highlight is the Ladby Viking Museum, which showcases a stirring ship burial site.

Just north of Copenhagen, you can visit the Baroque vision that is Frederiksb­org Castle and its immaculate adjoining gardens. You can also visit 16th-century Kronborg Castle, known as the setting for William Shakespear­e’s Hamlet. Copenhagen itself is ripe for discovery, from the beautiful Tivoli gardens to the quayside of the Nyhavn Canal, as well as the non-conformist haven of Christiani­a.

Wherever in Denmark you’ve got your heart set on, make your base a NOVASOL holiday home. You can head out on historical adventures, local countrysid­e and restaurant­s whenever you want, at your own pace, with a cosy, private home to come back to. With a range of tastefully decorated and furnished properties available at great prices, you’ve got total freedom to explore this wonderfull­y vibrant country. Take a look at two of NOVASOL’s Danish properties.

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