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Most populous island of Denmark
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Zealand (Danish: Sjælland) is the largest island in Denmark, located between the Island of Funen and the southern tip of Sweden. It is the seat of the capital Copenhagen and home to 2.3 million people.
The densely populated capital region
The Northern Zealand of Kings with lakes, farmland, lush forests and impressive castles
West Zealand is in Denmark.
South Zealand is in Denmark.
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During the summer it is possible to do an almost 80 kilometers, 3 day canoe trip through beautiful scenery, on this stream that cuts through the middle part of Zealand.
The largest brewery on the island, famous for its Pilsner beer.
By car
Zealand is connected to the European highway network on European routes E20 running between Shannon in Ireland, and St Petersburg in Russia, the E47 between Lübeck, Germany and Helsingborg in Sweden…
By ferry
By train
There are numerous trains connecting Zealand with Funen and Jutland, they all cross the Great Belt fixed link.
By bus
Buses between Zealand and Jutland are only marginally cheaper than the train, although there is considerable discounts between Monday - Thursday.
By bus
The regional transportation agency for the whole region is Movia.
By ferry
The most important ferry route on Zealand is between Hundested and Rørvig , crossing the big fjord in the northern part of the island.
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Zealand's largest city and capital of Denmark.
Home of Shakespeare's Hamlet and his Kronborg castle and a well preserved Medieval city centre.
A castle town set amidst majestic beech tree forests.
See the many remaining parts and ruins of the old fortified medieval town.
A nice well preserved old city center. The beautiful Vallø manor and the 15 meter Stevns chalk cliffs within easy reach.
Commercial centre smack on the middle of the islands, with the Danish Tramway Museum on its outskirts.
World heritage site of Roskilde cathedral, containing the Royal Tombs for the past 1000 years. and the excellent Viking ship museum.
Discover Denmark's Viking heritage, in the nearby Trelleborg ringcastle, one of only 4 discovered.
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Nature & adventureTramping (known in other countries as hiking, trekking or bushwalking) is a popular way to see the New Zealand outdoors, especially the forests, mountains and other wilderness areas.
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Travel tipsNew Zealand by rail can be a great way to see both the North and South Islands. New Zealand's passenger rail lines include both the government-owned KiwiRail, as well as heritage and steam lines throughout the country.
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Travel tipsDriving around New Zealand will allow you to see those parts of this wonderfully scenic country that tourist operators haven't discovered yet.
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ItinerariesThe Heaphy Track is a tramping track in the north-west of the South Island of New Zealand. It passes Mt Perry and contains some caves with glow worms, rain forest, river walks and coastal walks.
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