Denmark my words

Dear Denmark,
I am writing to make enquiries about visiting the country of Denmark (you) this summer (June 20 – September 20 2008). Summer is my favourite of the temperate seasons and I have been fascinated in Denmark since meeting the goalkeeper (Peter S Michael) of my favourite football team (Manchester United) at a charity field event in 1995 when I was only 8 and asking him for his autograph. His handwriting was great despite those big gloves he always wears!
Anyway, I have had a good look on your website and I have a lot of useful information now but I wanted to be sure of a few more things before I book my trip to Denmark as this will be my first time abroad without my brothers (Dominic and Julian).
(1) Is it possible to go to Aalberg and Copenhagen as I understand they are on different islands or is there a law about this sort of thing?
(2) I am very keen to visit the birthplace of Hans Christien Andersen, whereabouts is this and should I bring a present?
(3) Lastly, I will be coming by myself to explore the culture and history of Denmark at school we read Hamlet by William Shakespeare which is set in Denmark and it has a very sad ending but I hope the country is safer now than it used to be.
Many thanks for all your help and I look forward to my Danish holiday 2008!
Kind regards,

Gerry

Dear Mr. Howell,
Thank you for your message. I will answer your questions as listed:
(1) Of course you can go to both Aalborg and Copenhagen. It will take about 5½ hours by train to go from Aalborg to Copenhagen. Check out travel times at www.rejseplanen.dk.
(2) Hans Christian Andersen's birthplace is in Odense (the fourth largest city in Denmark). The city is actually on the way from Aalborg to Copenhagen so you can stop there before you go to Copenhagen. You do not need to bring a present, but I think you can donate some money to the museum if you like.
(3) I can assure you that the country is really safe these days. As you probably know Shakespeare wrote the play 400 years ago and he has actually never even been to Denmark, so the Denmark he describes is pure fiction.
I hope you will find this information useful to you but please do not hesitate to write back to us if you have any further questions.
Best regards.
Karen Hansen
Trainee - Conference & Incentive Travel