Tisvildeleje Beach

Denmark's answer to Fire Island in terms of an empty, unspoiled beach with the forest behind, Tisvildeleje is one of Denmark's best places to be on a hot summer day. About one and a half hours from the city by train (take the S train to Hillerød and change to the small local train to Tisvildeleje), it is worth the trek. But be prepared for a long hike from the train or your car. Follow the crowds down into the village when you get off the train, passing restaurants and cafes on the way for about a kilometer. For the gay area once you get to the beach, just keep walking west until you stop seeing people with clothes and after that, stop seeing women.... Absolutely no facilities once you pass the ice cream kiosk, so take everything you need with you. If you're on bikes, you can take them on the train, space permitting (extra ticket required), and there are good paths through the forest to get you there all the quicker. A fantastic day out of the city.