Revealing Denmark’s hidden gems

We asked an expert for help uncovering some of the country’s less obvious attractions

By Uffe Jørgensen Odde

Before accessing the REGAN West bunker, one of the hidden gems, you’ll have to take a 300-metre walk through a tunnel 

REGAN Vest

Hidden 60 metres under a chalk hill in a forest near Skørping in northern Jutland, the REGAN West bunker was established in the 1960s during the Cold War to house the government and royals in case of a nuclear war. This year the bunker, which is part of Nordjyske Museer, opened to the public. It stands untouched and fully furnished with all its original interior. Such is the interest, it can be hard to get anything more than a solitary ticket, but it’s definitely worth a visit. If the Cold War is of high interest, alternatively go to Stevnsfortet for further insights into the cold relationship between the West and former Eastern Bloc.

More info: nordjyskemuseer.dk/u/regan-vest

Flyvergrillen

Located next to Copenhagen Airport, this grill restaurant is a popular gathering spot for plane enthusiasts. Watch close-up the incoming and outgoing planes at the largest airport in Scandinavia – it’s the best seat in town. The legendary dinner serves traditional Danish food while airplanes hang from the ceiling.

More info: flyver-grillen.dk

Besøgscenter Østerild

As a frontrunner in alternative energy, Denmark is often referred to as a wind nation. At Besøgscenter Østerild near Thisted in the northern part of Jutland, visitors can learn about how a turbine produces electricity and look into the future of wind technology. Located in Østerild Klitplantage, there are plenty of possibilities to go on a picnic before or after the visit.

More info: testcenter.dk

Bridgewalking Lillebælt

Afraid of heights? Don’t go! Looking for a stunning experience 60 metres above water? Go! Since 2015 the old Lillebæltsbro, built between 1925 and 1935 to connect Funen and Jytland, has been a popular site to visit among daredevils looking for fun. According to the company offering the experience, you need to be in reasonably good physical shape, so there are a number of rules for going. Among them, you have to be at least 140 cm tall.

More info: bridgewalking.dk

About the expert

Lars Bo Axelholm is the Editor-in-Chief at the media Turisme.nu. For a number of years he has been covering the Danish tourism industry, so accordingly he knows every corner worth visiting in Denmark.