As one of the three Scandinavian countries, Denmark enjoys a prime position in the north of continental Europe. Inhabiting the Jutland peninsula, Denmark has the Baltic Sea to its east, the North Sea in its west, and Germany to the south. The country, which comprises 400 large and small islands, is linked to neighboring Sweden via the 16km long Øresund Bridge between the capital Copenhagen and Malmö.

From the very beginning, Denmark had a significant cultural and territorial impact on Europe, first in the 9th-century when Vikings ruled, followed by the monarchy during the High Middle Ages. As a result, it continues to have a robust seafaring heritage. This is the reason its one-time sea trade routes are now a great way to reach the country. Ferry tickets to Denmark offer travelers a chance to experience the region’s beauty and diversity throughout the year, mainly because the country does not experience extreme temperatures.

Warm-hearted and progressive, Denmark is ranked amongst the ‘happiest countries on earth’. It was the first to allow registration for same-sex couples and is a mecca for design and art enthusiasts. It is home to five Nobel Prize winners in Medicine, has a compelling literary legacy, and has given the world pathbreaking builders such as Jørn Oberg Utzon and Arne Emil Jacobsen. Copenhagen, on the island of Zealand, is the most populated city in Denmark and home to the famous ‘Little Mermaid’ statue and Tivoli theme park. Århus is the second-largest city where Den Gamle By, an open-air museum, provides spectacular insight into Denmark’s history.

Copenhagen Port is one of the busiest in the Baltic region and, along with the harbor in Frederikshavn, situated opposite Gothenburg, is a popular cruise and ferry terminal. By booking your ferry tickets to Denmark via Ferryscanner, you are privy to one of the most exciting countries where traditions, free-spiritedness, culinary excellence, and architectural greatness combine to guarantee an unforgettable vacation.