Denmark 3 weeks round trip, July / August 2023

Departure

5.52 a.m. Arrival from Basel

The first stopover is behind Frankfurt, Raststätte Wetterau. (Simple restaurant, enough for good coffee and a small snack.) Toilet facilities were clean.

Great natural campsite, quiet location, a bit old but is great on the route. Restaurant is also available including bread service.
There was even a welcome pack for the dogs.
Pool is available on site. Unfortunately we couldn't use it because it was raining.

Today we drove on at 11 o'clock.
Today's destination was Karl's adventure world in Warensdorf, Ratekau.

Since today's onward journey was a bit difficult and there was a lot of traffic, we decided to stay here for one night.
For 10 euros without electricity and plumbing. Can you stand well in a large meadow.
Quiet and lots of space.
You can also have dinner at Karls.
So tomorrow we continue to Putgarten.

Huge border shop, whether beer, wine, champagne, chocolate, there is almost everything here.
The Scandinavian citizens all go shopping here again before going home.

After a short stay on Fehmarn and a stroll over a huge Bordershop ship in the port of Puttgarden, we reached Denmark and arrived on Lolland after about 1 hour ferry ride. We continued to Nakskov Fjord where we stop for 2 nights at Nakskov Fjord Camping.
This campsite is beautifully situated and very well maintained.
We ended our day in a beautiful evening atmosphere by the fjord.

Today we walked to the nearby town of Nakskov. We did everything on foot today because there was no way to do anything by bus or public transport.
Nakskov is the largest town on Lolland and has 12495 inhabitants.
In the old town there are some houses from the 16th to 18th centuries.
In the town is the Gothic Church of St. Nicholas, built in the 15th century. Some parts of the church are from the 13th century.
Otherwise, the port is the center of Nakskov, where grain and sugar beets are exported.

We parked right on the side of the road (Kragenæsvej) and walked about 1.2 km through the forest to the Dodekalitten.

A beautiful place and impressive.
The Dodecalite (Greek: Twelve Stones) consists of 12 stone pillars, each 7-9m high and weighing 25-45 tons each, with the top 2m shaped like heads, all in a circle 40m diameter to the centre show.

These 11 stone figures are currently in the middle of a field in Lolland.

Then we continued to Nykobing Falster.
Nykøbing is on the west coast of Falster.
A beautiful city with interesting historical buildings.
Tonight we stay at the marina in Nykøbing.
The pitch offers 12 pitches with electricity and clean toilet facilities. Gray water disposal with fresh water.
You can stand right on the water.

Adress is:
Dæmningen 2, 4800 Nykøbing Falster, Denmark

Our first stop is the Middelaldercentret near Nykobing. This is an open-air museum where a small village has been recreated. We were fortunate that exactly when we were there, an international medieval group authentically revived the village. During the day you have the opportunity to visit several performances. The highlight is the slingshot, which is actively presented on site. A jousting game can also be seen.
Since there is a large parking area and a meadow in front of the site, we don't know if you are allowed to stand here overnight. It would be an option.

Stevns Fyrcenter
This is the highest point of Stevns Klint - 41 m above sea level. The top of the lighthouse offers a dreamy view; You can also discover changing exhibitions and traces of the Cold War here, as well as watch impressive bird migrations in spring and autumn. The café and shop offer delicious food and local products.
From here you can take a leisurely evening stroll along Stevns Klint. We walked 1.5 km towards Højerup and visited the old church - where the chancel fell into the sea in 1928.

We stayed overnight in the parking lot at the lighthouse. You can also stand here overnight, but please no camping behavior.

Before we made our way to Copenhagen today, we climbed the lighthouse. Visiting the lighthouse is free. You are welcome to leave a donation, which we were happy to do. Climbing the lighthouse is not difficult, the view is really great when the weather is good.
We stood the night at the lighthouse very well.

Our next stop is Copenhagen. After a long search and endless recession reading, we decided on the autocamper pitch at Nordhavn. Unfortunately, Copenhagen does not offer a lot of opportunities to stay overnight with a mobile home on pitches.
Going by the reviews, this place is not very good.
We ourselves can only speak very positively about the staff at this place. Reservation and overnight stay in this place is good.
Interesting are the huge cruise ships that arrive at night.
To visit Copenhagen you can take the bus directly to the metro. From there it is 4 stations and you are in the middle of Copenhagen.
The groundskeeper told us today that the place will only exist until the end of August 2023 because everything is being rebuilt here.
A pity.

City tour day 1
We are enthusiastic about this city that we spontaneously extended by one night.
So we stay here for 3 days.
We viewed Nyhavn and King's Garden and did some shopping.
We especially like the Haven Bus. We drove the entire route and viewed the city from the water.

City tour part 2

The Little Mermaid, Kastellet, Nyboder, Frederiks Kirke, Amalienborg Palace, Nordatlantens Brygge, Christiania,

City tour part 3

We took the metro and the S-Bahn to the main train station. After a short stroll through the souvenir shops we had a good meal in the Hard Rock Café.

Then we walked through the city center and visited some of the filming locations of the Olsen Gang.

Troll #61 by Thomas Dambo
www.ThomasDambo.com

Interesting the art, there are over 100 of these trolls around the world.
This is not far from the parking space in the north port.

Location for the Olsen Gang films.
The entrance to Vridsløselille State Prison in Albertslund,
Egon Olsen from the Danish Olsen Gang always went through the main gate of the prison after his release.
The prison was used to house offenders in closed prisons as well as prisoners on remand. It had a capacity of 241 occupants.

Parking space for 20 mobile homes, electricity and water including supply and disposal is available here.
You can easily go shopping here on foot, as there is a Coop nearby.
Place is gravel. Nice location with nice views of the harbour.
Children's playground is nicely done and spacious.

Hans Hulehånd is the name of the Thomas Dambo troll hiding in Odense.
We were able to reach the troll via a small wooden footbridge. A short walk is worthwhile here.
The car park by the canal is also very inviting for a coffee.
Unfortunately, I don't know if you can stand here for one night.

Small rest area to take a break.
There is a chic food truck and a beautiful old house called Hjulmandshuset.
It's a small art museum.
Was completely rebuilt after a fire.

Here we drove to the next troll.
There is also a beautiful old mill with a pond where you can take a nice walk.
We went on a quest to find the troll.
This is beautifully guarded by cows on a pasture.
The place is good to stay the night, the only thing is that the train might be a bit disturbing.
Otherwise it is in a very nice location.

This is our pitch for the night. Next to the Vinkinger Museum. The place has space for about 10 - 15 mobiles.
The parking space is free and the area has only recently been gravelled.
Around the museum there is currently a small construction site where new sidewalks and parks are being built.
The place is really worth seeing and the museum is even free and completely new.
Everything in this museum is interactive and digital.
In the 10th century, King Harald Bluetooth had the "baptismal certificate of Denmark" carved into a rune stone in Jelling and two burial mounds and a church were built in Jelling. The Jelling Monuments have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994. In the experience center Kongernes Jelling you will experience the exciting history of the Vikings and the monuments. Following the discovery and exploration of a massive, diamond-shaped palisade in 2006-13, all of the terrain around the hills was altered and surrounded by a myriad of new white concrete piers, marking the location of the original picket fence.

Today we continued north.
We are going to Aarhus
Unfortunately, there are few offers for mobile homes around Aarhus, so we decided on a campsite above Aarhus.
It is the Aarhus campsite.
Great nature campsite with beautiful pitches.
Toilet facilities clean and the welcome at the reception very friendly with great tips and information about Aarhus.
The bus stop is about 400 m from the camp.
Bus line 118 runs from the campsite every 20 minutes directly to the center of Aarhus.
If you want you can stay seated until the bus station.
Aarhus is a hip city on the Jutland Peninsula. Located in Aarhus, Den Gamle By is an open-air museum in the shape of an old town with centuries-old half-timbered houses.
Today we looked at the beautiful old town with the small cafes and bars.
Tomorrow we're going to Den Gamle By.

Aarhus city tour with a visit to the oldest open-air museum.
Den Gamle By is an open-air museum in Aarhus, Denmark. Unlike most open air museums, it is not the rural but the urban culture and history that is on display here. It is the oldest of its kind.
Afterwards we went to the Aarhus Art Museum.
ARoS Aarhus Art Museum is one of the largest art museums in Northern Europe and one of the most visited art museums in Scandinavia. Here, the Your rainbow panorama is a must.
It is a spectacular work of art by Olafur Eliasson.
The pictures and the view are really great.
Children up to the age of 18 are free here
Adults pay EUR 25 per person.
The Roof Top Garden is a must for everyone.
Salling ROOFTOP is worth a visit for its outstanding views alone, but the rooftop also features a fertile greenhouse bar and cafe where you can enjoy a good meal or a refreshing cocktail. There is also a lounge area where you can really relax and a stage where a disc jockey sets the mood for the weekend on Fridays 5-7pm.
Dogs are unfortunately not allowed on the terrace. At the very top - 25 meters above the pedestrian zone, if you are courageous you can step onto a glass ramp and enjoy the magnificent view over the city. Here you can find out whether you are afraid of heights or not.

Today we have arrived in Saeby and are right next to the harbor wall.
The parking space has only recently been expanded and there are now over 20 spaces for mobile homes.
Showers and toilets are very clean.
The pitches are very straight.
Electricity and water are also available.
In the immediate vicinity there are bars, bistro, cafes,
The beach is also a tip.
The place is beautiful and everything is within walking distance.

Today we drove to Denmark's northernmost point.
Skagen is the point where the North Sea and Baltic Sea meet.
A great place to put your feet in the water.
We took the opportunity and drove the mobile home to the middle parking lot.
It is also possible to stay overnight here.
It wasn't an option for us as there is a high probability it could be a bit noisy in the morning hours as visitors want to see the sunrise.
In addition, it is very cuddly to stand on.

The exact address where we stood is:

Skagen Autocamper Overnanting
Grenen, 9990 Skagen, Denmark

Unfortunately I can't enter it here at FREEONTOUR.

From this place, tractors (Sandormen) drive directly to the point where the North and Baltic Sea meet.
Fun ride for young and old.

Beautiful pitch for mobile homes and caravans on a farm with horses.
Nature camping is really the right word here.
We registered with the nice owner and were allowed to stay here for 150 crowns without electricity. There would also be electricity.
The location is perfect and the pictures speak for themselves.
In the evening you can go for a walk around the owners' premises.
Where there are various picnic benches.
The lady also runs a B&B.
Really a great private place.

Today we only drive about 20 km further to the large North Sea Oceanarium.
The North Sea Museum opens at 10:00 a.m. and closes at 5:00 p.m.
With a volume of more than 4.5 million liters of seawater and a height of over four floors, the size of the oceanarium gives a natural impression of the North Sea.
Outside there is a playground for children and the seal pool.
You will also find a ship there where different wind speeds are simulated.
The biggest attraction is the large sea aquarium with the sunfish where feeding takes place twice a day by a diver in the tank. This will be moderated in Danish.
Great museum, a must for every aquarium lover.
The dogs have to stay outside here.

The Rubjerg Knude Fyr lighthouse was built in 1900. At that time there was both a lighthouse and a lighthouse keeper's house at this location. The lighthouse keeper's house was later buried by sand, and in 2019 the lighthouse was moved about 70 meters inland to prevent
lest he fall into the sea.
The dunes move further and further inland.
What is impressive is that there is a small plaque on the path stating that the dune will be located in 2046.
It is estimated that the lighthouse would have to be moved again in about 30 years, will that happen? It is unknown.

Small, cozy private parking space for motorhomes.
There is fresh water and a toilet with shower.
There is a bread roll service and there is a large vegetable stand with firewood in front of the premises.
In the morning, fresh eggs from happy chickens are left on your doorstep for free.
Tommy is a super nice guy.
Great hospitality, thank you.

Former fishing town where today there are mostly holiday homes.
Some houses have been dismantled as the sea erodes the dunes.
Today there is not much left of the cemetery. An old bell tower can still be seen.
From there you have a great view of the water and a good starting point for checking out the old bunkers on the beach.
We also visited a glass blowing factory.
Great glass art that is made there.

Visit of the old bunkers from the 2nd World War.
Since it's so stormy today, we couldn't go to the beach as we had planned.
So I got a picture from above.
Today we have wind speeds of 120 km/h and drizzle that feels like needles on the skin.
Today is spent driving.
Unfortunately it is no longer inside.
We drive and see what we encounter on our tour.

Lokken Strand, 9480 Lokken, Denmark

Nice perk place to take a break.
Toilet is available.
The special thing about this parking lot is that it is in a nature reserve and it is an observation point including a small museum.

Bygholmvejlevej 640
Gøttrupholme
9690 Fjerritslev
Denmark

Parking space on private property.
Electricity is provided and fresh water too.
There is no toilet or bathroom.
The place is clean and you stand on the lawn behind the house.
Payment is in cash.
We paid 14 euros for one night.

Address:
Sønderbyvej 8, 6950 Ringkøbing, Denmark

Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures

Today we went to the sand sculpture festival in Ringkøbing in the morning.
The exhibition is easy to reach by motorhome and there is plenty of parking space.
Entry per person 80 DKK
The sculptures are up to 7 meters high and the sand sculpture wall is up to 200 meters long.
Every year a new theme is chosen.
In 2023 it's Greek mythology's turn.
Only the best sand sculptors from around the world are hired by the Worldwide Sculpture Organization. The sculptors travel to festivals around the world.
They often take part in international sand sculpture competitions. For your
Many artists have already received awards for their works.

Here you can see a whiskey distillery.
There are guided tours and you can taste each whiskey beforehand.
It is still a young distillery.
The distillery was founded by nine friends in 2005.
Stauning Whiskey is distilled in the classic style that has been lost due to industrialization. The whiskeys are all made from local grains, and are malted on the ground and distilled under direct heat in 24 small copper stills.
This distillery is really worth seeing.

The parking space offers a very good starting point for exploring Ribe on foot.
The city center is about 1.5 km away.
Anyone who is good on foot can easily manage this.
We can only recommend the restaurant on the square. It offers a dish every day and you can eat until you are full.
It tastes very good.
It is a paradise for anglers. There are 2 large ponds here and you can buy a fishing license at reception.
The reception offers everything an angler needs.

Today we looked at Ribe.
Ribe is the oldest town in Denmark.
The port of Ribe was the most important on the North Sea until modern times.
Thanks to this glorious period, Ribe can still boast numerous well-preserved buildings and houses today.
The Ribe Cathedral and the old monastery church with its monastery courtyard, which is the best-preserved monastery church in Scandinavia.
The city is also very good for shopping.

Today we reached Rømø via the 10 km long dam.
First we went to the car beach.
The island is known for its wide sandy beaches, which are among the most beautiful in Europe.
You can go to the beach with your motorhome during the day. It is not permitted to spend the night on the Rømø car beach.

Our next stop is Otto & Ani's Fisch Bistro on the other side of the island in Rømø harbor.

Otto & Ani's Fisk
Havnepladsen 4, 6792 Rømø, Denmark

The fish sandwiches are very tasty.
There is a large selection here.

If you don't like fish sandwiches or fish, you can also buy fries opposite.

You can easily park your motorhome there.

Great place for one night.
We used this place on our return journey.
You stand quietly here and can quickly get back on the motorway in the morning.
There are also gas stations.

Today we drove to Camping Gugel to soak up the sun again.
The campsite offers everything you can imagine.
From the swimming pool to tennis or mini golf.
Great place to stop if you're passing through.

That was our Denmark round trip with many great impressions and experiences that we will remember for a long time.
Thank you for reading along silently and for your interest in this tour.
See you soon