Discovering Christian Heritage in Denmark from Holiday Home Base
The Scandinavian nation of Denmark has both a rich history and a modern society that has strong links to Christianity and the culture that surrounds it. Many people from around the world visit Europe especially to surround themselves with the rich cultural heritage of the European nations, and Denmark is certainly no exception. From the early times of the Vikings in the 8th century, right through the medieval ages to the modern times of today; Denmark has been surrounded by a rich and colourful heritage. The holiday homes in Denmark (Ferienhäuser Dänemark) are often filled with tourists who are there especially to discover this history, by visiting the gothic buildings, the great churches, and the remnants of medieval townships. Denmark is a fairly small country, and a Bornholm holiday home or a Copenhagen holiday home both make good accommodation starting points for people who want a holiday in Denmark (Urlaub Dänemark) especially to explore the towns and villages.
Denmark is a very religious nation if you believe the official statistics, with over 80% of the population being members of the Lutheran state church. This church is the Danish National Church, and was originaly established by the Danish Constitution itself. Other statistics also claim that Denmark has the third largest per capita proportion of atheists and agnostics in the world, so it is hard to know exactly where the truth lies in terms of the level of religious belief of Danish nationals. One thing that is certain is that the religion of Christianity has had a big influence on the history of Denmark, and has played a big part in shaping the nation.
The Protestant Reformation came to Scandinavia in the 1520s, and had a number of different effects that would change the Danish nation forever. A ten year struggle ensued between the supporters of Luther’s reforms and the traditional Catholic heirarchy; a struggle that saw the tearing down of statues and the destruction of great artwork in one famous incident in 1931. The tourism industry in Denmark is fairly broad in its focus, with different people visiting the nation for a number of different reasons. Christian heritage is strong throughout most of Europe, and has given birth to many of Europe’s most famous and striking architectural monuments. While it may not have the same famous landmarks as Rome or Prague, Denmark is still a great place to go and bask in the history and heritage of the Christian tradition. For people who want to discover this tradition and the architecture that it has inspired, there are many fantastic holiday homes in Denmark which can act as a great holiday base.