The 500 islands that make up the Scandinavian country of Denmark is the smallest in the continent of Europe. The uniqueness of Denmark lies in its picturesque locales which are varied and diverse and these serve as an excellent guide for travel to Denmark . Remote and pristine villages and towns, some towering castles upholding some haunting myths and legends to the pleasurable sight of the sandy beaches and the gentle coves that abound throughout Denmark make for very good travel guide s for the first time tourist. The never-ending lush meadows and the beautiful hills and shady forests goes on increasing the attraction of Denmark. Sprawling acres covered with beech trees, lakes, sand dunes and cliffs and the wide array of Danish islands will make a travel to Denmark highly memorable.
But an important guide for the first-time travel er would be about the coastline and the beaches. The Danes are very environmental-conscious people and take special care to protect their waters from pollution. This is precisely the reason why the danish beaches are so immaculately clean and the islands too can be upheld as examples of cleanliness and safety where the roads are just ideal for cycling. It is therefore best not to break any rules regarding this cleanliness and one should observe safety measures. Another very common sight in Denmark are the cluster of country cottages huddled around the quaint old churches and surrounded by windmills and highly productive farmlands. These islands are connected with the mainland through ferries plying inexhaustively throughout the day. There are numerous bridges which link these islands to Sweden.
Denmark thus will appear as a land of tranquility in the eyes of the foreigner, a secluded land of divine peace, away from the bustle of Europe. A complementary attraction for any tourist here is the sumptuous fare of rich dairy products available here and the heartwarming welcome of the local people.