SUMMARY FOR DENMARK:
• Total Parks: 5
• Parks Listed Below: Kongernes Nordsjælland, Mols Bjerge, Skjoldungernes Land, Thy, Vadehavet
• Average Country Rating: 51/100
PARK NAME: Kongernes Nordsjælland
Country: Denmark
Park ID: 391
AVERAGE RATING: 46/100
Review Volume: Low number of reviews
DESCRIPTION:
Kongernes Nordsjælland is a national park in North Zealand featuring diverse landscapes including Denmark's second-largest forest, Gribskov. The park encompasses historic royal hunting grounds, lakes, and coastal areas. It contains significant cultural heritage sites including Frederiksborg Castle and several medieval monasteries.
DESCRIPTION:
Mols Bjerge features a unique hilly landscape formed during the last ice age, with peaks reaching up to 137 meters. The park includes diverse habitats from coastal areas to woodlands and open grasslands. It is home to numerous rare species and contains important archaeological sites from the Stone Age.
DESCRIPTION:
Skjoldungernes Land encompasses the historic landscape around Roskilde Fjord, combining natural and cultural heritage. The park features ancient burial mounds, medieval churches, and traditional Danish landscapes. It tells the story of the legendary Danish kings known as the Skjoldungs.
DESCRIPTION:
Thy was Denmark's first national park and features unique dune heathlands along the North Sea coast. The park contains extensive dune systems, lakes, and plantations created to stop sand drift. It is known for its distinctive wildlife and harsh coastal environment shaped by wind and waves.
DESCRIPTION:
Vadehavet is Denmark's largest national park and part of the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage site. The park features unique tidal flats, wetlands, and coastal marshes that are crucial for migratory birds. It is home to millions of migratory birds and has rich marine life including seals.