Jelling Runic Stones | Danmark

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Located in central Jutland, Jelling was a royal monument during the reigns of Gorm, and his son Harald Bluetooth, in the 10th century. After introducing Christianity into Denmark, and integrating Norway with the country, Harald Bluetooth proclaimed his achievements by erecting a stone between the two mounds and building the first wooden church at Jelling.

Jelling Mounds, Runic Stones and Church is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Thisted | Denmark

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Thisted is a city in northwestern Jutland, Denmark. It dates from the 14th century and used to be a busy port for local commerce on the Limfjorden. The city’s small brewery, Thisted Bryghus, is one of its main attractions.

Hermitage Hunting Lodge | Denmark

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The Hermitage Hunting Lodge is located in Dyrehaven, north of Copenhagen, Denmark. The hunting lodge was built in Baroque style from 1734 to 1736 for Christian VI of Denmark in order to host royal banquets during royal hunts in Dyrehaven.

The Par force hunting landscape in North Zealand is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The landscape is a collection of hunting grounds and forests north of Copenhagen, comprising three main areas: Store Dyrehave, Gribskov and Jægersborg Dyrehave/Jægersborg Hegn.

Stevns Klint | Denmark

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Stevns Klint is a white chalk cliff located on the Danish island of Zealand. This geological site comprises a 15 km-long fossil-rich coastal cliff, offering exceptional evidence of the impact of the Chicxulub meteorite that crashed into the planet at the end of the Cretaceous, about 65 million years ago.

Researchers think that this caused the most remarkable mass extinction ever, responsible for the disappearance of over 50 per cent of all life on Earth. The site harbours a record of the cloud of ash formed by the impact of the meteorite.

Stevns Klint is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The Moravian Church in Christiansfeld | Denmark

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The town of Christiansfeld was founded in 1773 by the Moravian Church and named after the Danish king Christian VII. The church is characterized by simplicity. The large room(the Hall) is the largest church hall in Denmark without supporting beams and can seat approximately a thousand people.

Christiansfeld, a Moravian Church Settlement is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Flags of the World | Denmark

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Denmark is Europe's oldest kingdom and its flag - the oldest European flag - was officially adopted in 1625.

The red flag with a white cross is known as the Dannebrog, or Danish Cloth. According to Danish legend, the Dannebrog descended from the skies during a battle in Estonia on June 15, 1219.

Rømø Island | Denmark

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Rømø is the southernmost of Denmark's Wadden Sea Islands. The island has about 650 inhabitants.

Rømø is located about 3 km from the neighbouring German island of Sylt, to which it is connected by ferry. From 1864 until 1920, Rømø belonged to Germany.

Ærø Island | Denmark

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There are about 406 islands in Denmark. Some 70 of them are populated but the remainder are uninhabited.

Ærø is one of the Danish Baltic Sea islands. The name comes from the Danish words ær, menaning maple, and ø meaning island. The island has a population of about 6,500.

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Did you know that 25 Danish Krone is about 3.35 euro. Wow, amazing postage!

Hirsholm Island | Denmark

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Hirsholmene is an archipellago of 10 islands and islets located in the Kattegat waters in Denmark. The main island is Hirsholm, a very small island with a lighthouse, a church and about 20 houses. It is the only inhabited island, with 6 permanent residents.

Kronborg Castle | Denmark

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Kronborg is a castle and stronghold in the town of Helsingør, Denmark. The castle is situated on the extreme northeastern tip of the island of Zealand. The origins of this castle dates back to the year 1420. Kronborg is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000.

Did you know that this is the castle that Shakespeare set Hamlet in? Shakespeare called Kronborg Castle Elsinore.   

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The stamps are part of a set of 4 stamps about (Danish) farm animals (issue 2016). From left to right: the Oldenburg Stallion, Danish Red Holstein and Wyandotte Chicken.

Bornholm Island | Denmark

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Bornholm is a Danish island in the Baltic Sea. The main industries on the island include fishing, arts and crafts like glass making and pottery using locally worked clay, and dairy farming. About 40,000 people live on this island.

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2015 Europa stamp. This year’s theme is Old Toys.

Lego has been around since 1949!    

Mandø Island, Denmark

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The Wadden Sea is the largest unbroken system of intertidal sand and mud flats in the world, with natural processes undisturbed throughout most of the area. Mandø is one of the Danish Wadden Sea islands. The island has 62 inhabitants.

The Wadden Sea is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites, together with the Dutch and German part. 

Hjarnø Island | Denmark

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Denmark has 406 islands and 7,314 km of coastline. Some 70 of them are populated but the remainder are uninhabited. Island number 59 by size and a population of 104, is the small island of Hjarnø.  

 

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Part of a set of three stamps about winter berries (issued 2014).

The Lingonberry grows wild in the countryside. The red berries ripen in late summer and remain on the bush until the first winter frost. The berries are used in particular to make jam.

Copenhagen, capital of Denmark

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Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark and its most populous city, with over 1.2 million inhabitants. 

Nyhavn (New Harbour) was originally a busy commercial port where ships from all over the world would dock. The area was packed with sailors, ladies of pleasure, pubs and beerhouses. Today the beautiful old houses have been renovated and classy restaurants dominate the old port. Nyhavn is filled with people enjoying the relaxed atmosphere by the canal, jazz music and great food. 

Did you know that famous fairy-tale writer Hans Christian Andersen used to live in Nyhavn?

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Europa stamp 2013.

Denmark, crown prince and princess and their first born

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Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark, Count of Monpezat (born 26 May 1968).

As it is a tradition in the Royal House that kings are named either Frederik or Christian, the baby was baptised Prince Christian Valdemar Henri John on 21 January 2006.

Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark, Countess of Monpezat, (born Mary Elizabeth Donaldson on 5 February 1972).

Denmark Europa stamp - a design featuring an inquisitive red squirrel