20 Largest Cities in Denmark
| Top Danish Cities | Population | ||
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Copenhagen (København) Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark. Considered to be one of the most beautiful European capitals to visit. Many attractions for all tastes: Nyhavn, Tivoli Gardens, The Round Tower, Stroget... |
1,213,822 |
| 2 |  |
Aarhus (Århus) Aarhus is an educational and shipping center. The major city of Jutland. Lively city with a beautiful open air Museum 'The Old Town (Den Gamle By)'. |
252,213 |
| 3 |  |
Odense Largest city on Fyn. The childhood home of the world famous fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen. |
168,798 |
| 4 |  |
Aalborg North eastern Jutland. With one of the most famous streets in Denmark 'Jomfru Ana Gade'. Close to the impressive Viking Age burial ground 'Lindholm Hoje Museum'. |
126,556 |
| 5 |  |
Esbjerg West coast of Jutland. Close to many outdoor attractions. Beaches, ferries to many popular destinations. |
71,579 |
| 6 |  |
Randers Central Jutland. Often overlooked by tourists. Several worthwhile attractions: 'Randers Rain Forest' (northern Europe's largest artificial Rain Forest). |
61,121 |
| 7 |  |
Kolding South Eastern Jutland. Interesting city. Koldinghus Castle dominates the downtown region. Trapholt Art Museum (modern Danish furniture). |
57,540 |
| 8 |  |
Horsens Good central location on Jutland for day trips. Many natural wonders in the area. State Prison Museum (Horsens Statsfængsel). |
54,450 |
| 9 |  |
Vejle Eastern Jutland. Very close to Jelling which has the Jelling Rune Stones. Close to Legoland (Billund). |
51,804 |
| 10 |  |
Roskilde Western Zealand. Very impressive Viking Ship Museum and Roskilde Cathedral. |
47,828 |
| 11 |  |
Herning Conference center in central Jutland. Many music concerts and cultural events. |
46,873 |
| 12 |  |
Helsingor or Elsinore (Helsingør) North of Copenhagen. Home of Krongborg Castle (the setting of Shakespear's 'Hamlet'). |
46,300 |
| 13 |  |
Silkeborg Beautiful natural surroundings. Home of Tollund Man (a Pre-Roman Iron Age man discovered in the bogs around Silkeborg). |
42,807 |
| 14 |  |
Naestved (Næstved) South Eastern Zealand. Popular amusement park 'Bonbon Land'. |
41,857 |
| 15 |  |
Fredericia South Eastern Jutland. Many outdoor attractions. Important historical city. |
39,797 |
| 16 |  |
Horsholm (Hørsholm) Just North of Copenhagen. Impressive manor home and church (Horsholm Slotshave). |
36,670 |
| 17 |  |
Koge (Køge) Pretty town with lots of character. Southeast Zealand. Close to many quality beaches. |
35,295 |
| 18 |  |
Viborg Central Jutland. Once a very important Danish town. Very impressive Viborg Cathedral (Viborg Domkirke). |
34,831 |
| 19 |  |
Holstebro Northeast Jutland. Quiet, sleepy town with close access to many outdoor activities. |
34,378 |
| 20 |  |
Taastrup Just outside of Copenhagen. Good proximity to the capital, and the numerous attractions north of Copenhagen. |
32,719 |
LastUpdate: 2016-03-25 22:55:48