What are the most spectacular roads in Denmark?

Part of Scandinavia and located in the northern part of Europe, Denmark covers an area of 42,943 square kilometers. It comprises the Jutland Peninsula and numerous islands.

With no big mountains, the highest road of the country leads to Ejer Bavnehoj. Located in the eastern part of Jutland, this hill rises to 170.86 meters (560.56 feet) above sea level. While the height is not impressive by international standards, it’s the country's highest point. It’s also worth the drive through the Oresund bridge, a new link between the country and Sweden. This spectacular bridge connects Amager in Denmark with Skane, in Sweden. It has a length of 10 miles (16,4 km). It's one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

And if you like challenging experiences, don’t skip driving the tidal causeway to Mandø Island. Due to its difficult access, Mandø has remained relatively untouched by mainstream tourism. It’s one of the periodically flooded roads around the world.

Øresundsbroen is a new link between Denmark and Sweden. This spectacular bridge connects Amager in Denmark with Skane, in Sweden. It has a length of 10 miles (16,4 km). It's one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Møns Klint is a very famous spot located on the eastern coast of the Danish island of Møn, in the Baltic Sea. It’s one of Denmark’s most popular and breathtaking landscapes.

Ejer Bavnehøj, also known as Yding Skovhøj, is the highest natural point in Denmark. Located in the eastern part of Jutland, this prominent hill rises to an elevation of 170.86 meters (560.56 feet) above sea level. While the height might not seem impressive by international standards, it holds great significance for the Danish people as it represents their country's highest point.

Off the southwest coast of Jutland, in the Danish Wadden Sea, part of the North Sea, lies Mandø. This unique island, located in the middle of the Wadden Sea National Park of Denmark, remains one of the country's most peaceful retreats. Surrounded by tidal wetlands, Mandø has remained relatively untouched by mainstream tourism, thanks to its distinctive access road, which gives it the title of being Denmark's best-kept secret. It’s one of the periodically flooded roads around the world.

Located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, Greenland is the world's largest island. Due to the country's landscape, with mountains, fjords, and glaciers, there are no roads between settlements on the entire island, only within and around them.

Tucked away in the middle of the Limfjord, between Aalborg and Nørresundby, a short unpaved road is the only road on the Danish island of Egholm.

Located in western Greenland, the Greenland ice sheet is a vast body of ice. This world-class attraction is one of the most important landscape feature in the island. The Greenland ice sheet begins to the east of Kangerlussuaq and is a spectacular sight to behold.

Greenland is a fascinating country. Located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, east of Canada, it is the largest island in the world with Nuuk as its capital. Below, we’ve gathered the main curiosities about Greenland.

Skagen Nordstrand is a remote beach located at the northern tip of Denmark’s Jutland peninsula. It is the northernmost point in the country.

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