Great Continental Railway Journeys

Michael Portillo's Scandinavian rail adventure reaches Denmark's second city, Aarhus, an architectural playground with dazzling contemporary buildings set alongside historic half-timbered houses. At the striking mid-century city hall, he learns about its design and one of its architects, Arne Jacobsen. At Jelling, Michael reads the runes to discover the birthplace of Denmark. Once a royal Viking burial site, Jelling has two 10th-century runic stones.

Category

Documentary / Travel

Original air date

20/03/2025