Vom danischen Landesatlas

Summary

This article is a review of the first volume of the Danish National Atlas, published in Copenhagen in 1949 under the direction of Prof. Dr. Niels Nielsen, focusing on the landscapes of Denmark. The project was initiated during the war years, when work abroad was impossible, and was financed through private donors, later supported by the state and the Carlsberg Foundation. The author emphasizes that the atlas represents a truly scientific achievement, avoiding any commercial 'multi-purpose' orientation, and combines an atlas volume with a corresponding text volume, allowing specialists to interpret the material. The first volume, authored by Dr. Axel Schou, systematically presents the surface forms of Denmark, with maps and texts in both Danish and English, and is praised for its high cartographic and printing quality.