Nymarksminde Apartments & Farmpark

This modern brick building in the city centre is named after the duo that run it: Nadia Bach performs the role of manager, sommelier and head of service, while Christian Nurup works away in the kitchen. There’s a small area used for breakfast, pastries and coffee, as well as a lovely terrace, and a delightful main room where a central display case bursts with wine glasses and cookery books. The wide-ranging menus are judiciously created, showing great balance and understanding of flavour. Influences come from Denmark, France and even Asia – if the Imperial pigeon is available, be sure to choos

Above an upmarket seaside town filled with designer shops and cafés – and not far from their Villa Vest Badehotel – is this beautifully situated property that’s built into the cliffs and offers incredible views out over the beach and the North Sea. Chef Anders Holm is from the area, and his cooking gives pride of place to local seafood, whether that’s on the shorter three-course menu or the well-balanced, hyper-seasonal tasting menu. Said seafood comes together with meats bred by the owner and other top-notch produce in precisely prepared, highly creative dishes such as ‘kingfish, gooseberries

A microbrewery plays host to a stylish brasserie and this tiny gourmet restaurant, which consists of just three tables. It serves an 11 course themed surprise menu of creative, elaborately presented dishes designed to stimulate the taste buds.

The impressive HimmerLand Resort sits in a rural spot but has everything you need, from lodges and a spa to bowling and minigolf, as well as this small, elegant restaurant. Both the décor and the cooking are modern, with the experienced chef creating a seasonal tasting menu that showcases a journey through Northern Jutland’s landmarks and ecosystems, from the fjords to the dunes to the forests. Dishes are intricate and well-presented, with a great understanding of balance and flavour, such as in the quenelle of monkfish with beurre blanc and vendace roe. The accompanying wine list is of the hi