Understand
Terrain — Denmark is home to the 'lowest-highest' point in Europe; but what that exactly entails is somewhat uncertain.
Ejer Baunehøj, in the Lake District region south-west of Aarhus (Århus), seems to be the highest natural point (171m with a large tower built on top to commemorate the fact), although
Yding Skovhøj, some 3km away stands 2m higher owing to an ancient burial mound. Either way, the 254m tops of the towers of the
Great Belt Bridge are technically the highest point(s) in Denmark!
Eat
Apart from the kebab shops and pizza stands, dining in Denmark can be fairly expensive, but a worthwhile cost. Traditional Danish fare includes items as pickled herring, fried sanddab, and other assorted seafood items. Hearty meats are also prevalent, as seen in items such as frikadeller (pork only or pork and veal meat balls topped by a brown sauce) and "stegt flæsk og persillesovs" (thick pork bacon slices topped by a parsley cream sauce). Many meals are also accompanied by a beer, and shots of aquavit or schnaps, though these are mainly enjoyed when guests are over. Drinking along with meals is encouraged as the foods are enhanced by the drinks, and vice versa. For dessert, try either "ris à l'amande" (rice pudding with almonds and cherries) or æbleskiver (ball-shaped cakes similar in texture to American pancakes, served with strawberry jam), both normally only available in December. For candy try a bag of "Superpiratos" (hot licorice candy).
SmørrebrødThe traditional Danish lunch is
smørrebrød, open sandwiches usually on rye bread - fish are served on white bread, and many restaurants give you a choice of bread. Smørrebrød served on special occasions, in lunch restaurants, or bought in lunch takeaway stores, are piled higher than the daily fare.
Some of the most popular and traditional choices are:
Pickled herring, plain, curry, or with red spices.Liver Paté Sandwich, probably the most popularStjerneskud, salad, plaice, shrimp, etc.Røget ål og røræg, smoked eel and scrambled eggsPariserbøf, beef patty cooked rare with capers, horseradish, raw onions, and a raw egg yolk on top.Dyrlægens Natmad, liver pate, slices of salty meat, onion rings, jellied meat sauce.Beef tartarFlæskesteg, Slices of pork roast with pickled red cabbage. Roastbeef, with remoulade, fried onion, horseradish.Kartoffel, sliced potatoes, tomatoes, and mayonnaise.Hakkebøf, beef patty with soft fried onions, a fried egg, pickles.Shrimps, you get a generous portion of just shrimp with a little mayonnaise.Ost, Cheese. Try a very old cheese served with raw onions, eggyolks, and rum....
