Denmark is a flat country whose highest point reaches 173 metres in the air. But it is also one of the smallest. From north to south the country is only 225 miles long - and from east to west it is about 250 miles wide. On the other hand, the many islands provide a coastline of over 4000 miles, and there are not many places in the country where the fresh breezes from the sea cannot be felt. In Denmark you can turn on the tap and be sure of getting clear, sparkling drinking water - a simple but important quality of life.
Many green pleasures await visitors to Denmark.
First and foremost, the water is pure and the air clear - throughout the country you can rejoice in clean water in rivers and lakes, fjords and sea, and take delight in green, lush farmland, meadows and woods. Even though Denmark is densely populated, you notice the leaves on the trees more than you do the bricks of the houses when travelling through the country. Even the towns are green, with open recreation areas never far away. You experience the Danish landscape most intensely when walking, cycling, horseriding or sailing. In all parts of the country there are ample opportunities for doing so - and it is easy to reach your desired destination by train, bus or ferry.