Vacation in a holiday home in Zealand
Zealand is the main island in Denmark, seat of the capital and home to 2.5 million people as well as being the ideal location to book a vacation in a holiday home. Due to the Scandinavian climate the best period to enjoy this region is during spring and summer, when there are many hours of light and holiday rentals are popular.
Choosing holiday homes, holiday houses or holiday apartments in Zealand
With many holiday houses and holiday apartments for rent, Zealand is an attractive holiday destination which offers accomodation close to the sea, on farms or near cultural attractions. During the summer Zealand is an explosion of greenery and all roads are equipped with cycling lanes and holiday rentals proliferate.
Points of interest in Zealand and Copenhagen
Copenhagen is well structured for kids and in addition to the Tivoli gardens, an old theme park, the visitor can tour the city's canals by boat or visit the Experimentarium, an interactive science centre. The Royal Danish Library's architecturally outstanding new building on the waterfront ('The Black Diamond') is worth a visit as is Rosenborg Castle, where the Danish Crown jewels are held.
Nearby Frederikssund hosts a fascinating recreation of a Viking village and Frederiksborg Castle, where Danish kings were crowned, is situated within easy reach at Hillerød.Another town to visit in Zealand is Roskilde, famous for its cathedral and royal cemetery, whilst for nature lovers the northern part of the region offers a string of beaches from Hundested to Helsingørand intriguing towns such as Gilleleje and Hornbæk.