Denmark Continues to Be More Accessible to US Travelers

Denmark is becoming more accessible for U.S. Travelers.

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is launching new service to the country with a direct route from New York (Newark) to Aalborg (AAL).

The North Jutland region of Denmark, is not well-known to travelers in North America, but it is a region worth discovering.

The area and its main city, Aalborg, has been on the New York Times' 52 Places to Go list and is renowned for architecture, natural attractions and gastronomy, which has been recognized by Forbes.

Aalborg is well connected to many other popular destinations in Europe. It's just a 35-minute connection to Copenhagen, and it's connected to Norway and Sweden via ferry. SAS also offers a stopover program for travel agents and tour operators booking in the GDS, making a flight from NYC to AAL to Copenhagen back to NYC a unique, seamless trip offering for travelers.

Another architectural wonder is the Kunsten Museum of Modern Art, designed by Finnish Architect Alvar Aalto. The museum was recently renovated and is the only museum designed by Aalto outside of Finland.

One of Denmark's best new museum openings could also be one of the nation's best-kept secrets--the Regan Vest.

Located in the area of Rebild, the museum is a former cold war bunker for the government and the royal family and was concealed by the government for years. Now, it is preserved as a time capsule that visitors can explore. It is hidden deep inside the forest of Rold Skov in North Jutland and is comprised of four black boxes. The heart of the exhibition showcases a scale model of the 5,500 square-meter bunker that lies 60 meters underground.

Skagen is Denmark's most northern town and is recognized, at least by artists, for its unique quality of light. The city's international reputation soared in the 1800s as artists flocked to the area to take advantage of this attribute.

Along those lines, Thy National park is known as Denmark's wildest, shaped by the North Sea. It is also Denmark's oldest national park, where visitors can explore the rugged region by foot by bike or on horseback to discover sand-swept forests, dramatic dunes and wide-open beaches. In addition to surfing Cold Hawaii, the adventurous can embark on other extreme watersports such as kite surfing and, weather permitting, paddle boarding. After exploring the outdoors, visitors can even enjoy fine dining at restaurants such as Restaurant Tri.

Want to combine an ocean adventure with a gastronomy experience? North Jutland is just the place. Head to Limfjorden for an oyster safari, an experience that is fun for the whole family. Pull on some waders and go on the hunt. Visitors learn how to find, open and cook the oysters for a scrumptious feast.

Ready to visit Aalborg and North Jutland? SAS will kick off flights three times weekly in April from Newark, operating Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The local incoming agency, Travel North, will offer North Jutland product for the travel trade.