38 Best Sights in Jutland, Denmark

The Ribe Viking Museum chronicles Viking history with conventional exhibits of household goods, tools, and clothing. There's a multimedia room with an interactive computer screen where you can search for more Viking information in the form of text, pictures, and videos.

A protected heathland, the park was purchased with funds raised by a group of Danish-Americans and hosts the biggest Fourth of July celebrations outside the United States, a tradition that dates back to 1912 as a salute to the US for welcoming some 300,000 Danish immigrants.

Ribe Cathedral stands on the site of one of Denmark's earliest churches, built around AD 860. The present structure, which dates from the 12th century, is built of a volcanic tufa stone, transported by boats from quarries in Cologne, France. Note the Cat Head Door, said to be for the exclusive use of the devil. The 14th-century brick bell tower once clanged out flood and fire warnings to Ribe's citizens and today affords sweeping views of the town's red-slate rooftops and surrounding marshes. A museum dedicated to the story of the church, as well as to religious life in the area before and after the Reformation, is part of the church.

This outdoor exhibit, 2 km (1 mile) south of the Ribe railway station, details how the Vikings lived day to day, with demonstrations about homes, food, and crafts.

The artists Hans Krull and Andrzej Kowalczyk have decorated this stunning casino with reliefs and paintings from floor to ceiling, making it Denmark's most beautiful casino. Blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and slot machines are all available at this exclusive casino, the only one in town. 

Aalborg has made it its mission to attract street artists from all over the world, and at the time of this writing there were more than 65 murals giving the city a pop of color. Some of them are found along busy intersections on the highway, others are hidden in residential courtyards, while a few are found along the pedestrian streets in the city. Stop by the tourist information office for an updated list and map of the murals.