Denmark's Hidden Gem: The Danish Maritime Museum! 🚢⚓🇩🇰

#summervacay On my way out of Copenhagen, I followed the train tracks to Helsingør, and that's where I discovered the incredible Danish Maritime Museum (M/S Museet for Søfart)! Founded in 1915, this museum is a treasure trove, housing artifacts and permanent exhibitions related to Danish maritime history and shipping from the 15th century all the way to the present day. It's fascinating! 🌊 The museum itself is a marvel of design! Conceptualized as a "deck," it gradually descends from ground level, creating a massive 7600 square meter underground space. This clever design limits its height to preserve the stunning views of nearby Kronborg Castle – how thoughtful! I visited during that charming time of summer when the weather shifts between cool and warm. While there, I caught a special exhibition on Korean "haenyeo" (sea women), which was so unique! And what truly left a lasting impression were the powerful exhibits detailing Denmark's trade history with China and India dating back to the Napoleonic Wars. It really gave me a sense of the vast global connections of maritime trade! Definitely a unique and engaging experience if you're looking for something off the beaten path in Denmark! #denmark #Helsingør #danishmaritimemuseum #MSMuseetForSøfart #maritimehistory #kronborgcastle #hiddengem #traveldenmark #museumlover #unexpecteddiscoveries #msmuseetforsøfart #helsingør