It’s been a while since I did a challenge from your suggestions so I decided it’s about time I moved my ass and got to it. This one is a bit different from my usual posts and it’s gonna be less talking and more pictures. The challenge was to go and document some of my favorite places in Denmark, which I find interesting, while at the same time I stay away from the mainstream places all tourists go to. This is more of a recommendation of not so popular, but interesting places you should visit if you come to Denmark. I hope you enjoy this blog as much as I enjoyed going out and getting the materials for it and be sure to visit the places if you live in Denmark or you come for a holiday.

PS I came to the conclusion that while I enjoy photography, my skills are quite… terrible. Not even gonna mention my editing skills. That’s something I wish to work on more and get better at so I am considering to do this types of post more often and practice my skills in photography

The places are not listed in order of importance or preference

#1 Glyptotek

Part of the impressive collection of busts, which can be seen in the Glyptotek

Before I flood the post with some of the 278 pictures  I took on my last visit to this amazing place, I want to say a few words.

The Glyptotek might not be one of the most underground places in Denmark, but I am inclined to believe people tend to underestimate this awesome place.

The reason I enjoy it so much (even tho I don’t spend as much time as I want there) is because it is a place suitable for all your moods. Wanna relax and chill out? Focus and study? Get inspired and work? Collect your mind and reflect on yourself? Meet friends? Get some cultural knowledge? In any case, the Glyptotek is the place for you.

It has a pleasant and relaxing garden, a cafe and library for better focus, amazing exhibition to expand your knowledge on various topics, and my favorite part – the entire place is one huge source of inspiration, not only the artefacts but also the people who spend hours sketching, working, reading and just being creative in the numerous halls of the facility.  The entire atmosphere in the Glyptoek is motivating and inspiring.

Enough talk let’s get to the pictures.

The first things you see when you enter the Glyptotek is the small garden – a place where nature and art unite to create an amazing, relaxing and inspiring atmosphere

The place is not only full of interesting artifacts and inspiration at every corner, but it is also structured and arranged in a visually pleasing, aesthetical way

Alexander the Great and Athena, along with the numerous ancient philosophers are just a tiny part of the busts and monuments you can explore in the Glyptotek

One of the things I like to see most in the Glyptotek is inspired and hard-working artists. I still need to pull myself together and have an art session at this place

There is also a pretty nice library with enough space to sit down and enjoy a book from the huge collection or get creative and sketch something. The people at the Glyptotek have considered everything necessary for inspired artists and have a wide range of drawing materials of the highest quality for anyone who needs to enrich his art materials set. Surprisingly or not, most of it is even affordable and not overprices as it usually is in museums and cultural institutions

There are also book in the various exhibition rooms, so you don’t have to go all the way to library to find a good read and enjoy it

It’s a good idea to remember to look up once in a while since the ceilings of the Glyptotek are also pieces of artwork

The artifacts range from ancient painting and sculptures to high detail monuments. From top to bottom:  Mermaid, Fate, Odin, Thor

For real, the expositions are endless and with various topics. From ancient history to myths and legendary heroes, philosphers, and historical figures – there is something to suit every person’s interest

I had to put this here. Sorry

#2 Rødvig Coast

Now, this is a place I believe most people have not visited, regardless if they are locals, living in Denmark for a long time or just tourists. Rødvig is located quite remote from… anything. It is a small town, which most of the times I visit, reminds me of a ghost town. There is a huge harbor, which I assume was a lively place some time ago, but now I rarely see people there, except some dedicated sailors and fishermen. The town is a definition of peace and tranquility and to be honest the reason it is on the list is mostly the peace of mind and relaxation it brings to me personally. 

The coastline is just an amazing place. It is quite hard to walk there due to the combination of sand and stones (and in this case snow), it takes a long time to get to the best part, but it is totally worth it. As you walk along you can see how land and sea gradually flow into each other and finally meet and erase the borderline of land-water. It is a must see and the place will certainly charge you with positive energy and help you find peace within yourself.

The buildings in the center of the town look quite vintage