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East Jutland comprise the eastern part of central Jutland. In Danish it is known as Østjylland and administratively, it is part of the much larger Central Denmark Region that also includes West Jutland.
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Large amusement park for the whole family. The largest roller coaster in Denmark.
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Denmark's second largest city, and often referred to as the 'Capital of Jutland', Aarhus is a University town and a powerhouse for trade and commerce. Founded as a coastal settlement in the early Viking Age, Aarhus grew considerable during the industrialisation in the late 1800s, and is now a transport hub with the biggest industrial port in the country. The many students here makes for a very low median age, and the cultural scene is thriving, with several top tier attractions.
as the biggest of the three cities, Vejle has plenty of cultural attractions for visitors.
Founded as a Royal fortress in 1650, Fredericia wears its history as an important military bastion with pride. Nowadays, it is a peaceful center for trade.
Old religious center with a beautiful medieval cathedral and city core. Today, Viborg is the administrative headquarters for the large Central Jutland Region, that includes the majority of both East and West Jutland, and the city forms an urban gateway between the two.
Old market town with a harbour at the Gudenå river, the biggest river in Denmark. Charming city center and easy access to good nature experiences.
coastal town on the tip of rural Djursland. Cosy town center and amazing beaches nearby. Ferry services to the island of Anholt and Halmstad in Sweden.
Cosy provincial town at the bottom of typical Jutlandic fjord. Ferry access to the island of Endelave.
Unofficially known as 'Denmark's Outdoor Capital', Silkeborg is located in the midsts of lush forests dotted with lakes. Beautiful town, with many worthwhile attractions.
Small cosy historic town on the outskirts of the beautiful lake high-land region.
charming old market town in Djursland (Jutland's "nose") and a tourist magnet in the summer. Harbour with terminal for car ferries to and from Zealand.
Center for a huge Viking site, important to the history of Denmark as a nation and the Royal line.
remote island popular with holidaymakers in the summer. Perfect wide sandy beaches, shallow waters, and beautiful nature.
large beautiful rural island, popular with holidaymakers in the summer. The island is famous for its energy self-sufficiency, all made from local renewable sources.
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ItinerariesKulturingen (the ring of culture) is a 540 km (335 miles) long marked cycling route in East Jutland. The route is a circular route and consists of 22 legs.
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ItinerariesThe Marguerite Route (Margueritruten) is a long route around Denmark passing the country's major cities and more than a thousand smaller and larger attractions.
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Culture & historyThough not a country often associated with colonialism, Denmark (or Denmark–Norway during the union between the two countries) had an empire.
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Travel tipsDenmark, Norway and Sweden are constitutional monarchies.
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