From bustling boatyards to fearsome fortresses, we've listed our 8 favourite Viking sites in Denmark, that bring you a sense of the lives and culture of these Danish warriors, farmers and explorers.

Tolkien had a lifelong fascination with Denmark, its people, history, culture and its language.

Kronborg Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the home of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, an easy car or train journey from Copenhagen, and lies a short boat ride from Sweden…what more could you ask for?

While walking through the large parks at the centre of Copenhagen, you will be sure to stumble across the turrets and spires of the impressive Rosenborg Castle at some point. Read on to find out what’s on offer - including the amazing Danish crown jewels!

The King’s Garden, or Rosenborg Garden provide a green oasis for tourists and locals alike in the heart of Copenhagen. Find out more about the beautiful lawns and amazing cafes inside the oldest royal gardens in Denmark.

A short walk from Humlebæk train station, Denmark’s leading art contemporary art gallery provides panoramic views and works from some of the world’s greatest artists.

The Black Diamond library is the largest in the Nordic countries and serves as the national library of Denmark and as the library of the University of Copenhagen.

Built in the 17th century, Kongens Nytorv is a large square in Copenhagen, located at the end of the bustling shopping streets around Strøget.

No trip to Copenhagen is complete without climbing Christian IV’s ramp to the top of The Round Tower (Rundetårnet) for spectacular panoramic views across the city.

City Hall is one of the tallest buildings in Copenhagen, and offers a great view over the city from its characteristic tower

Glyptoteket is an art museum containing ancient and modern art plus an amazing winter garden in the centre of Copenhagen.

Frederikskirken, or Marmorkirken as it is also called, is a living city church in the Copenhagen district of Frederiksstaden. The beautiful church with the magnificent dome is definitely worth a visit if you are in Copenhagen.

Christiansborg Palace sits at the very centre of the city of Copenhagen, and boasts an 800-year history of the country’s political stronghold.

The star-shaped Kastellet, or Citadel, in Copenhagen, is one of the best preserved fortresses in Northern Europe. Find out what it has to offer visitors to the Danish capital.

Amalienborg Palace lies at the centre of Copenhagen and, since the 18th century, has been the home of the Danish royal family.

The Stock Exchange building, known as Børsen in Danish, dates back to 1625 and is one of the oldest buildings in Copenhagen.

Nyhavn is a bustling harbour attraction is the centre of Copenhagen. Find out how it got its name, when it was built and what to see on your visit to Nyhavn.

At the centre of Copenhagen lies the Tivoli Gardens, one of the world’s oldest amusement parks, and Walt Disney’s inspiration for Disneyland. Since the 1840s, the rides, arcades, shops, music halls, gardens and restaurants have delighted and entertained guests from across the world.

Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale, the statue has stood at the entrance to Copenhagen harbour since 1913.

Frederik IV had these romantic gardens built alongside his baroque palace in the 17th century, as a homage to his travels around France and Italy.