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DISCOVER FIVE DARLING VILLAGES AROUND DENMARK PHOTOGRAPHS ERIN GUSTAFSON
TEXT ERIN GUSTAFSON
WHILE COPENHAGEN AND AARHUS HAVE DECIDEDLY COSMOPOLITAN VIBES, YOU CAN GET A REAL FEEL FOR AUTHENTIC DENMARK WHEN YOU SPEND TIME IN A LITTLE DANISH TOWN OR VILLAGE. HERE ARE FIVE OF OUR FAVORITES TO FIND AND ENJOY ALL AROUND THE COUNTRY.
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GUDHJEM
It is definitely worth the effort to get to Denmark’s own island in the sun, beautiful Bornholm. Once here, make your way to Gudhjem, which has all the trappings of a delightful Danish village. Cute houses? Check. Fishing boats in the harbor? Check. Cosy cafés? Check. Local artisans? Check. Smoked fish? Of course. Gudhjem even has its own smoked fish dish. Try the Sol over Gudhjem, (sun over Gudhjem) from the local røgeri (smokehouse). Freshly smoked herring is served atop rye bread with raw (yes, raw!) egg yolk, sliced radishes, red onion and chives as garnish. Wash it down with some local snaps – as they say in Gudhjem, “fisk skal svomme.” (Fish shall swim.) If you prefer ice cream more than herrings, head to Gudhjem Special, where you can order Denmark’s largest ice cream cone, the Apollo, a half-meter tall frosty treat. Smaller cones of delicious soft ice cream with your choice of sprinkles available too.
FOR MORE INFO: www.smokedfish.dk
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DRAGØR
Coming to Copenhagen? Step away from the city for a bit and seek out the adorable fishing village of Dragør, perfect for a day out. Stroll the cobblestoned corridors of this tiny town for a fleet of little yellow houses that bloom with roses and hollyhocks come summer. Peruse the shops and then nab an ice cream for your stroll down to the water. Traditional and delicious Danish dishes are served daily at Café Espersen. Take your fare on their patio for an excellent vantage point of all the harbor’s happenings. Dragør has been home to Danish fishermen for a truly long time - learn more inside the wee museum here on the pier.
FOR MORE INFO: www.cafeespersen.dk/en