Hot weather is not usually Denmark’s biggest selling point, but with thousands of kilometres of coast, there are plenty of places to cool down when temperatures rise.
Just days after lockdowns ended and European travel restrictions were lifted, many were staying home in the cool on Tuesday as a mini-heatwave hit the continent with temperatures touching 40 degrees Celcius.
Several of Denmark's political parties want to release part or all of Danish residents''frozen holiday money' ahead of the summer break, meaning a cheque of up to 24,500 kroner for someone earning 350,000 kroner a year. And some want to go even further and give out 'helicopter money'.
The last few days in Denmark have seen thousands flock to beaches during their annual leave as clear skies and strong sun heat up the Scandinavian country.
A major rescue action involving a helicopter and boats took place at Fjellerup beach in Djursland, eastern Jutland on Wednesday, after three children got into trouble while surfing.
After a wet start, May’s remarkable summer-like weather will continue over the holiday weekend, the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) said on Friday.
Those holding out hope that summer would arrive in August will be disappointed – although perhaps not terribly surprised – by the prognosis from the Danish Meteorology Institute (DMI).
When you think about travel in Denmark, long journeys are probably not the first thing that springs to mind. But when you take them, they are well worth it.
