—Εrhus, Εlborg & Jutland—

        The northern finger of Europe, encircled in white sand, sustained by artists' communities and sunbathers from around the world, and home of some of the finest hotel-castles to be found anywhere. Home, too, to Denmark's second city, Εrhus, university town and culture center of northern Denmark.

THE DUNES OF WEST JUTLAND
HAVE GROWN TO BLOCK THE
RUBJERG KNUDE LIGHTHOUSE
photo ole malling

Attractions in Εrhus: Denmark's second largest city is the cultural center of northern Denmark. A major port city since Viking times, Εrhus has a rich past and commercially important present. Visit the 12th century cathedral and the nearby Viking Museum. Don't miss Den Gamle By (Old Town) open air museum, a collection of urban buildings from the 16th to the 20th centuries assembled here from all over Denmark.

OLD TOWN OPEN AIR MUSEUM, ΕRHUS
photo john sommer

Attractions elsewhere in Jutland: Castles and half-timbered houses; charming fishing villages; Viking relics; great expanses of white sand beaches; islands connected by ferry and causeway; moors, farms, and forests. Εlborg city is north Jutland's cultural center, with great history and important museums. Excellent bicycling is found throughout the region and especially in north Jutland.

RIBE, SOUTH JUTLAND,
SCANDINAVIA'S OLDEST TOWN
photo bob krist
photo bob krist
Lodgings: Home at First lodgings include Danish castles converted to stylish, unique inns in north Jutland, not far from Εlborg city and the beaches of both coasts.

Getting around Jutland: Although Danish Railways provide service the length of Jutland, rental car permits far greater flexibility and independence for touring the Danish countryside—especially for those wanting to stop and enjoy the scenery, and explore small, out-of-the-way places.
photo bob krist

SMALL FERRY LINKING NORTH JUTLAND
SEASIDE TOWNS OF HALS AND EGENSE
photo john sommer

Getting to/from the Region: Rental Car, International Flights to/from Copenhagen & Εrhus airports, Danish Rail, International Ferries from Norway to Hirtshals, and from Norway and Sweden to Frederikshavn.