Discover Denmark - Copenhagen to Aalborg
This sight-packed tour will have you fly throughout the most striking landmarks of Denmark, one of the most historically rich countries in the world. You’ll be treated to centuries-old castles, enchanting natural features including lakes and forests, and stunning works of architecture and art.
You’ll experience the journey from the cockpit of a Cessna 172 SP featuring Garmin G1000 avionics, a premier touring aircraft that is a true joy to navigate from one incredible sight to the next.
Assistance on the trip will be available in the form of a 'Back on Track' button on the VFR Map -- however, be advised that using this will disable achievements tied to the activity.
Total Legs: 6 Total Distance: 370 Total Time(125kts): 2 hours 57 minutes
Leg 1
Kastrup to Roskilde
Leg Distance: 61.65 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.
Kastrup(EKCH) to Amalienborg(POI1)
Distance: 4.58NM Bearing: 333° 2 minutes
Once aloft from Copenhagen Airport, the journey’s starting point, aim the nose of your 172 in a northwest heading and you will soon be at Amalienborg, a cluster of four large castles that serves as the home of the Danish royal family.
Amalienborg(POI1) to Rosenborg Castle(POI2)
Distance: 0.46NM Bearing: 279° 0 minutes
Immediately to your west, you’ll fly over the stately Rosenborg Castle, an icon of the Dutch Renaissance style of architecture.
Rosenborg Castle(POI2) to Parken Stadium(POI3)
Distance: 1.03NM Bearing: 344° 0 minutes
Just to your northwest, you’ll pass Parken Stadium, home of the Denmark national football team.
Parken Stadium(POI3) to Kronborg Castle(POI4)
Distance: 20.27NM Bearing: 0° 10 minutes
20 nautical miles north, you’ll reach Kronborg Castle, one of the most historically noteworthy of Northern Europe’s castles.
Kronborg Castle(POI4) to Frederiksborg Castle(POI5)
Distance: 12.42NM Bearing: 235° 6 minutes
Flying southwest for 12.4 nautical miles brings you to Frederiksborg Castle, which was built in the early 1600s and since 1882 has served as the Danish Museum of National History.
Frederiksborg Castle(POI5) to Roskilde Cathedral(POI6)
Distance: 19.36NM Bearing: 198° 9 minutes
19.4 nautical miles south-southwest, you’ll reach the impressive Roskilde Cathedral, which was built of brick in the Gothic style of architecture in the 12th and 13th centuries.
Roskilde Cathedral(POI6) to Roskilde(EKRK)
Distance: 3.53NM Bearing: 147° 2 minutes
Land at Roskilde Airport, just to your southeast.
Leg 2
Roskilde to Hans Christian Andersen Airport
Leg Distance: 79.95 Approximate time at 125kts: 38 minutes.
Roskilde(EKRK) to Langeso Lake(POI7)
Distance: 13.78NM Bearing: 240° 7 minutes
After taking off from Roskilde Airport, fly southwest for 13.8 nautical miles to the crescent-shaped Langesø Lake.
Langeso Lake(POI7) to Great Belt Bridge(POI8)
Distance: 22.99NM Bearing: 243° 11 minutes
Continuing on your heading for another 23 nautical miles brings you to the stunning Great Belt Bridge, also known as East Bridge, the fifth longest span in the world.
Great Belt Bridge(POI8) to Egeskov Castle(POI9)
Distance: 24.33NM Bearing: 243° 12 minutes
Europe’s most well-preserved Renaissance water castle, Egeskov Castle lies 24 nautical miles farther along on your course.
Egeskov Castle(POI9) to Odense(POI10)
Distance: 13.84NM Bearing: 341° 7 minutes
Just under 14 nautical miles northwest lies the colorful city of Odense, Denmark’s third largest metropolitan area.
Odense(POI10) to Hans Christian Andersen Airport(EKOD)
Distance: 5.01NM Bearing: 331° 2 minutes
Continue on your course for 5 nautical miles and land at Hans Christian Andersen Airport.
Leg 3
Hans Christian Andersen Airport to Esbjerg
Leg Distance: 75.21 Approximate time at 125kts: 36 minutes.
Hans Christian Andersen Airport(EKOD) to Morud(MORUD)
Distance: 4.99NM Bearing: 247° 2 minutes
After once again taking to the sky, head southwest to Morud, a city surrounded by lush forests and fields.
Morud(MORUD) to Middelfart(POI11)
Distance: 15.94NM Bearing: 276° 8 minutes
15.9 nautical miles to the west lies Middelfart, a city located on the narrowest part of the Little Belt, the strait between the Jutland Peninsula and the island of Funen.
Middelfart(POI11) to Kolding(POI12)
Distance: 8.52NM Bearing: 261° 4 minutes
You’ll shortly reach the industrial city of Kolding, known for its shipbuilding factories.
Kolding(POI12) to Ribe(RIBE)
Distance: 25.07NM Bearing: 247° 12 minutes
25 nautical miles farther brings you to Ribe, the oldest city in both Denmark and all of Scandinavia.
Ribe(RIBE) to Men at Sea(POI13)
Distance: 15.33NM Bearing: 300° 7 minutes
15.3 nautical miles to the northwest of Ribe you'll arrive at Men at Sea, a sculpture of four giant seated men looking out over the water at Denmark’s southwest coast.
Men at Sea(POI13) to Esbjerg(EKEB)
Distance: 5.36NM Bearing: 61° 3 minutes
Fly northeast for 5.4 nautical miles and land at Esbjerg Airport.
Leg 4
Esbjerg to Rarup
Leg Distance: 52.51 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.
Esbjerg(EKEB) to Klelund Plantage(POI14)
Distance: 12.02NM Bearing: 70° 6 minutes
After leaving Esbjerg Airport, fly east-northeast for 12 nautical miles and you'll pass over Klelund Plantage, a beautiful nature preserve.
Klelund Plantage(POI14) to Lego House(POI15)
Distance: 11.7NM Bearing: 36° 6 minutes
Continue on a northeasterly heading and in 11.7 nautical miles you’ll be treated to a grand aerial view of the world-renowned LEGO House.
Lego House(POI15) to Vejle(VEJLE)
Distance: 13.9NM Bearing: 94° 7 minutes
Turn right and fly just under 14 nautical miles to the stunning city of Vejle, located at the head of Vejle Fjord.
Vejle(VEJLE) to Rarup(EKRA)
Distance: 14.89NM Bearing: 68° 7 minutes
Fly to the northeast for 14.9 nautical miles and land at Rarup Aerodrome, a short grass airstrip.
Leg 5
Rarup to Aarhus
Leg Distance: 44.3 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.
Rarup(EKRA) to Horsens(POI16)
Distance: 5.61NM Bearing: 324° 3 minutes
In the air again, fly 5.6 nautical miles northwest to Horsens, a beautiful city located at the head of the striking Horsens Fjord.
Horsens(POI16) to Port of Aarhus(POI17)
Distance: 21.43NM Bearing: 30° 10 minutes
Fly for 21 more nautical miles and reach the Port of Aarhus, one of the most important ports in Europe.
Port of Aarhus(POI17) to Ronde(R?NDE)
Distance: 12.49NM Bearing: 40° 6 minutes
You’ll soon fly over beautiful Rønde, which overlooks the water and is set amid a landscape of rolling hills.
Ronde(R?NDE) to Aarhus(EKAH)
Distance: 4.77NM Bearing: 83° 2 minutes
Land at Aarhus Airport, 4.8 nautical miles east of Rønde.
Leg 6
Aarhus to Aalborg
Leg Distance: 55.99 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.
Aarhus(EKAH) to Randers Fjord(POI18)
Distance: 20.49NM Bearing: 324° 10 minutes
From Aarhus Airport, fly northwest 20 nautical miles to where Randers Fjord meets the sea.
Randers Fjord(POI18) to Mariager Fjord(POI19)
Distance: 6.78NM Bearing: 336° 3 minutes
6.8 nautical miles north-northwest of Randers Fjord is Mariager Fjord, the longest in Denmark.
Mariager Fjord(POI19) to Svenstrup(POI20)
Distance: 20.52NM Bearing: 319° 10 minutes
21 nautical miles northwest lies the town of Svenstrup.
Svenstrup(POI20) to Aalborg(POI21)
Distance: 4.35NM Bearing: 24° 2 minutes
4.3 nautical miles northeast of Svenstrup lies Aalborg, the nation's fourth largest city.
Aalborg(POI21) to Aalborg(EKYT)
Distance: 3.85NM Bearing: 328° 2 minutes
Your incredible journey throughout Denmark comes to an end at Aalborg Airport.
