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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\u2019ll be treated to centuries-old castles, enchanting natural features including lakes and forests, and stunning works of architecture and art.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

See trip in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Total Legs: 6 Total Distance: 370 Total Time(125kts): 2 hours 57 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kastrup to Roskilde<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 61.65 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Kastrup(EKCH) to Amalienborg(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.58NM Bearing: 333\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once aloft from Copenhagen Airport, the journey\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Amalienborg(POI1) to Rosenborg Castle(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 0.46NM Bearing: 279\u00b0 0 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Immediately to your west, you\u2019ll fly over the stately Rosenborg Castle, an icon of the Dutch Renaissance style of architecture.<\/p>\n

Rosenborg Castle(POI2) to Parken Stadium(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.03NM Bearing: 344\u00b0 0 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just to your northwest, you\u2019ll pass Parken Stadium, home of the Denmark national football team.<\/p>\n

Parken Stadium(POI3) to Kronborg Castle(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.27NM Bearing: 0\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

20 nautical miles north, you\u2019ll reach Kronborg Castle, one of the most historically noteworthy of Northern Europe\u2019s castles.<\/p>\n

Kronborg Castle(POI4) to Frederiksborg Castle(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.42NM Bearing: 235\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Frederiksborg Castle(POI5) to Roskilde Cathedral(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.36NM Bearing: 198\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

19.4 nautical miles south-southwest, you\u2019ll reach the impressive Roskilde Cathedral, which was built of brick in the Gothic style of architecture in the 12th and 13th centuries.<\/p>\n

Roskilde Cathedral(POI6) to Roskilde(EKRK)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.53NM Bearing: 147\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Land at Roskilde Airport, just to your southeast.<\/p>\n

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Leg 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Roskilde to Hans Christian Andersen Airport<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 79.95 Approximate time at 125kts: 38 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Roskilde(EKRK) to Langeso Lake(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.78NM Bearing: 240\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After taking off from Roskilde Airport, fly southwest for 13.8 nautical miles to the crescent-shaped Langes\u00f8 Lake.<\/p>\n

Langeso Lake(POI7) to Great Belt Bridge(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.99NM Bearing: 243\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Great Belt Bridge(POI8) to Egeskov Castle(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.33NM Bearing: 243\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Europe\u2019s most well-preserved Renaissance water castle, Egeskov Castle lies 24 nautical miles farther along on your course.<\/p>\n

Egeskov Castle(POI9) to Odense(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.84NM Bearing: 341\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just under 14 nautical miles northwest lies the colorful city of Odense, Denmark\u2019s third largest metropolitan area.<\/p>\n

Odense(POI10) to Hans Christian Andersen Airport(EKOD)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.01NM Bearing: 331\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue on your course for 5 nautical miles and land at Hans Christian Andersen Airport.<\/p>\n

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Leg 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hans Christian Andersen Airport to Esbjerg<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 75.21 Approximate time at 125kts: 36 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Hans Christian Andersen Airport(EKOD) to Morud(MORUD)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.99NM Bearing: 247\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After once again taking to the sky, head southwest to Morud, a city surrounded by lush forests and fields.<\/p>\n

Morud(MORUD) to Middelfart(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.94NM Bearing: 276\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Middelfart(POI11) to Kolding(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.52NM Bearing: 261\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll shortly reach the industrial city of Kolding, known for its shipbuilding factories.<\/p>\n

Kolding(POI12) to Ribe(RIBE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 25.07NM Bearing: 247\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

25 nautical miles farther brings you to Ribe, the oldest city in both Denmark and all of Scandinavia.<\/p>\n

Ribe(RIBE) to Men at Sea(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.33NM Bearing: 300\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

15.3 nautical miles to the northwest of Ribe you&apos;ll arrive at Men at Sea, a sculpture of four giant seated men looking out over the water at Denmark\u2019s southwest coast.<\/p>\n

Men at Sea(POI13) to Esbjerg(EKEB)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.36NM Bearing: 61\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast for 5.4 nautical miles and land at Esbjerg Airport.<\/p>\n

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Leg 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Esbjerg to Rarup<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 52.51 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Esbjerg(EKEB) to Klelund Plantage(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.02NM Bearing: 70\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After leaving Esbjerg Airport, fly east-northeast for 12 nautical miles and you&apos;ll pass over Klelund Plantage, a beautiful nature preserve.<\/p>\n

Klelund Plantage(POI14) to Lego House(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.7NM Bearing: 36\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue on a northeasterly heading and in 11.7 nautical miles you\u2019ll be treated to a grand aerial view of the world-renowned LEGO House.<\/p>\n

Lego House(POI15) to Vejle(VEJLE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.9NM Bearing: 94\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn right and fly just under 14 nautical miles to the stunning city of Vejle, located at the head of Vejle Fjord.<\/p>\n

Vejle(VEJLE) to Rarup(EKRA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.89NM Bearing: 68\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly to the northeast for 14.9 nautical miles and land at Rarup Aerodrome, a short grass airstrip.<\/p>\n

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Leg 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rarup to Aarhus<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 44.3 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Rarup(EKRA) to Horsens(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.61NM Bearing: 324\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the air again, fly 5.6 nautical miles northwest to Horsens, a beautiful city located at the head of the striking Horsens Fjord.<\/p>\n

Horsens(POI16) to Port of Aarhus(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.43NM Bearing: 30\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly for 21 more nautical miles and reach the Port of Aarhus, one of the most important ports in Europe.<\/p>\n

Port of Aarhus(POI17) to Ronde(R?NDE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.49NM Bearing: 40\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll soon fly over beautiful R\u00f8nde, which overlooks the water and is set amid a landscape of rolling hills.<\/p>\n

Ronde(R?NDE) to Aarhus(EKAH)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.77NM Bearing: 83\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Land at Aarhus Airport, 4.8 nautical miles east of R\u00f8nde.<\/p>\n

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Leg 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aarhus to Aalborg<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 55.99 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Aarhus(EKAH) to Randers Fjord(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.49NM Bearing: 324\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Aarhus Airport, fly northwest 20 nautical miles to where Randers Fjord meets the sea.<\/p>\n

Randers Fjord(POI18) to Mariager Fjord(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.78NM Bearing: 336\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

6.8 nautical miles north-northwest of Randers Fjord is Mariager Fjord, the longest in Denmark.<\/p>\n

Mariager Fjord(POI19) to Svenstrup(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.52NM Bearing: 319\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

21 nautical miles northwest lies the town of Svenstrup.<\/p>\n

Svenstrup(POI20) to Aalborg(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.35NM Bearing: 24\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

4.3 nautical miles northeast of Svenstrup lies Aalborg, the nation&apos;s fourth largest city.<\/p>\n

Aalborg(POI21) to Aalborg(EKYT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.85NM Bearing: 328\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your incredible journey throughout Denmark comes to an end at Aalborg Airport.<\/p>\n

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