Denmark consists of the peninsula of Jutland (Jylland) and 405 named islands. Of these, 82 are inhabited, with the largest being Zealand (Sjælland) and Funen ( Fyn ). The island of Bornholm is located somewhat east of the rest of the country, in the Baltic Sea . Many of the islands are connected by bridges; the Øresund Bridge connects Zealand with Sweden , the Great Belt Bridge connects Funen with Zealand, and the Small Belt Bridge connects Jutland with Funen. Inland from the 4800km (3000 miles) of white-sand beaches and unspoiled islands, you'll find a landscape eminently suitable for cycling. Sleepy villages clustered around whitewashed churches occupy a landscape of heather moors, rolling hills and rich farmland dotted with windmills and thatched farmhouses. Ferries ply between the mainland and the islands, competing with awesome bridges like the 16km (10 miles) Øresund link to Sweden . Denmark also boasts Scandinavia 's oldest town, at Ribe. Ribe is a good place to visit if you want an insight into Danish history: not only because of its various museums heralding Viking artifacts, but also because of its relative lack of development over the last few centuries, leaving it much like it was three centuries ago.