European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 21, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Jutland the Sand dunes Rise in the background at the Campground in Ringsted near Veale. Boats Are wed up at the docks at the fishing Village of hvide Sande on the Western Side of Ringkob ing fiord. Continued from Page 13 forests that dominate the Eastern half. Clear smooth flowing streams meander through the valleys and the rolling Farmland looks like parts of Northern Idaho. Because of the country s basically Rural character Denmark offers instant Relief from the Urban stress of Germany. The Pace changes As soon As you Cross the Border putting the White knuckle autobahn driving behind you. Ahead is a winding country Road with few cars and Laid Back courteous Drivers. No one is speeding or flashing his lights to Tell you to move Over. The Danes Are unfailingly courteous and Friendly to visitors. Many Danes speak excellent English and seem to relish the Chance to practice it. Because of Jutland s varied Countryside the campgrounds Are in Many different settings and offer an equally wide Range of recreational opportunities. On Holm land s Klit you can pitch your tent behind White Sand dunes and fall asleep to the sound of breaking surf. Jutland s largely unspoiled North sea beaches among the most Beautiful in Europe offer excellent swimming and windsurfing. The Mars Side campsite at Skjerne is popular with anglers. The Skjerne River and its tributaries offer excellent fishing for Many kinds of fish from Trout and Grayling to Roach Dace and even Salmon. At Lillund the nearby Lego land amusement Park is a children s Paradise with everything from a wild West Village to Pony rides and an elevated Monorail. The 1990 Campground guide of the German automobile club adar makes a few critical observations about Denmark s campgrounds. Among the shortcomings cited by adar is that some Sites Are unsuitable for motor Homes because the ground is too uneven. Another complaint is that few campgrounds offer Hobby courses or entertainment to help campers while away the time. But to those of us who still think camping should have an element of roughing it these Quot shortcomings Quot Are benefits. A lot full of 50-foot motorized houses sprouting to antennae has never been my idea of a place to get away from it All and enjoy the outdoors. And people who Camp should be self sufficient enough to find their own entertainment. The danish campsites that we stayed in or visited were pleasant and relaxing with Good facilities. They were in attractive natural settings and had Well maintained grounds. For an american who has camped across North America from ass Teague Island md., to Vancouver Island Canada they were refreshingly rustic. Especially in Germany Many tent and trailer Parks have been so Quot improved Quot that they resemble spas or Semi Urban amusement Parks More than campgrounds. In addition to the location and the grounds there Are several other factors that make a Good Campground. Most important Are the restroom and Shower facilities. In the two campsites where we stayed at Skjerne and in Ringsted near Vele f they were clean and comfortable though not luxurious. The showers had plenty of hot water but it was not free. In Skjerne a 5-Kroner 78<t Token purchased in the office produced �?T0uj minutes of hot water. At Ringsted a 1 Kroner 1 Coin was Good for three minutes of hot water. M the Danes Are a child Friendly nation and the campgrounds generally reflect this fact. M105. The Sites have playgrounds with facilities Rangi a from a couple of swings and a Seesaw to swimming pools giant slides and miniature go courses. 12 stripes Magazine june 21, 1990travelers�?T tips a camping vacation is a Low Cost Way to visit Denmark. If you do not have your own equipment you can rent it from your outdoor recreation Center on base for a few dollars a Day. Stock up on food and other necessities at the commissary or Post Exchange. To drive to Denmark from Central West Germany take autobahn a-5 to a-7. You will Cross the danish Border near f Leesburg West Germany. Try to plan your car s fuel consumption so that you do not have to Purchase any in Denmark. We paid 4.22 Kroner a liter for diesel fuel about $2.50 a gallon and unleaded gasoline is higher. You can use your Gas coupons to top off your Lank at the Esso station in l Leesburg. The station is 1 5 minutes off the autobahn along the Harbor on a Street named Norder Wofenden. You can refill your tank for the trip Home at the same station. At Skjerne camping we paid 2d Kroner $4.70 a night per adult. Children under 1 2 Cost 1 it Kroner $2.50. Ringsted camping c charged 28 Kroner $4.40 a night per adult. These prices were for a tent site without water or electrical hookups. The Skjerne Campground also rents a Frame Cabins ranging in Price from 125 Kroner $19 a Day for a two person Cabin to 300 Kroner $47 a Day for the six person version. These prices Are comparable with other campsites in Central Jutland. At adm camping in the town of hvide Sande on Holm land Klit the prices Are 31 Kroner $4.85 per night for adults and 15 Kroner $2.35 per night for children. A hot Shower costs 1 Kroner 164. At ecu camping in Lillund adults pay 30 Kroner $5.60 per night and children from 2 to 1 3 pay 18 Kroner $2.80 per night. A hot Shower costs 5 Kroner 784. The danish tourist office can provide Mitre information for a camping vacation in Denmark. Brochures in English Are available on West Jutland East Jutland and Central Jutland As Well As camping fishing and other attractions in Germany Contact Ken Moore nato Liaison officer danish tourist Board  h 4145, it-3000 Hannover 1, West Germany Al. 0.5 1 1 795278 or Danischew  Posl Fach 101329, Glockengiese Wall 2, d-20i u Hamburg West Germany. Information is also available from the danish Central tourist office at Vester brigade 6d, dk-1620 Kopenhagen a Denmark Tel. 045-331 i -1415. . Above a visitor sits in Solitude on the Sand dunes on the Western Side of Ringkob ing fiord. Below two campers play a game on the Lawn at the Campground near Skjerne. Many campgrounds have general stores. These Range from Small kiosks Selling snacks and soda to min markets with groceries toiletries and camping supplies. However prices tend to be High to help stay within your budget you should Stock up at the commissary before you leave. Campbell soup and Dinty Moore beef Stew provide Hearty Low Cost meals and Are easy to prepare Over a Camp stove. Some campgrounds also provide communal Kitchen facilities. With a Coffee pot bubbling on a Camp stove and the Sun climbing in a Cotton Cloud sky a Day seems especially full of Promise. At Ringsted our tent was a few Yards from the Veale River a Pristine Trout Stream that winds its Way Down from the Hills to empty into the Baltic at Veale. Mornings and evenings the River was dotted with the circles of rising fish. With its clean air Beautiful Countryside Good campgrounds and Friendly people Central Jutland has All the ingredients necessary for a top notch camping vacation. Campground locations Are Well marked with signs along the roads. June 21, 1990 stripes Magazine 13