Leisure in Denmark By GraceAuffinger Sep 4, 1000 End of Viking Reign in Denmark Jan 1, 1731 Beowulf was found. Jan 1, 1800 Upper Class enjoyed leisure activites such as swimming and traveling to the coastline. May 2, 1805 Hans Christian Anderson was born. Sep 4, 1815 Beowulf was first printed. Sep 4, 1835 Fairy Tales was written by H.C. Anderson Sep 4, 1850 Sunbathing and vacations to shoreline of Copenhagen became popular in Denmark Aug 4, 1875 Hans Christian Anderson died. Sep 4, 1992 National Soccer Champions Sep 4, 2000 Citizens of Denmark have started to enjoy sailing and other boating activites. Sep 4, 2012 Jogging becomes popular in Denmark Mar 2, 2022 Vikings in Denmark The Vikings were a big part of Denmarks culture from 800 to 1050 AD.