Easter is upon us once again and that means it's time for an updated Easter blog post! Last year we did a post on the Danish Easter traditions and we definitely encourage that you read that if you're curious about how the Danes celebrate Easter. The Danish public schools will go on holiday Friday the … Continue reading Easter 2018
Author: Anette Pilmark
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Danish City to Visit: Aarhus
Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark, and, in my opinion, one of the coziest cities in Denmark. It’s always such a treat to go to Aarhus. I first went to Aarhus in 2015 with my friend from Canada. And since my boyfriend’s mother lives in Aarhus, he and I visit the city every 3 … Continue reading Danish City to Visit: Aarhus
(Need a) Winter Break 2018 (?)
It's no secret that the past few months in Denmark have been quite dark and grey. February is the last month of winter and Copenhagen offers many great events that will help shake off the darkness and prepare ourselves for brighter days. The Danish schools will be closed in week 7 or 8 and that also … Continue reading (Need a) Winter Break 2018 (?)
Christmas Events 2018
'Tis the season to be ... going out? There's definitely a lot of things to do this November and December in and around Copenhagen. We have tried our best to gather a list of great Christmassy events for our dear suscribers and readers - and we have found a lot of Christmas Markets (julemarkeder) that … Continue reading Christmas Events 2018
The Danish Local Elections Matter – Also for Foreigners
Suddenly the streets are cluttered with election campaign posters again and we start to get to know lots of new faces and names. The unusual aspect to these elections is that many non-Danes are able to participate in them. On November 21st we get to vote for the local and regional governments in Denmark. Given … Continue reading The Danish Local Elections Matter – Also for Foreigners
The Municipal and Regional Election 2017
It's close to impossible to miss all the posters of the candidates hanging from every possible tree, bridge and lamppost. If you are wondering what all this is about, what it means to you or what it means to Denmark - this post is for you. With all the many smiling faces staring down at … Continue reading The Municipal and Regional Election 2017
Copenhagen Restaurant Series: The Laundromat Café
The Laundromat Cafe is one of those ”only-in-Denmark” cafes. You know what I mean—only in Denmark can you find a café that serves American-style brunch, that has a little area for kids to play in, and that has a laundromat inside the café. My friend and I met up at the said café one rainy … Continue reading Copenhagen Restaurant Series: The Laundromat Café
Useful Words and Phrases
To help you get started with the Danish language, we've made a list of the most basic and useful words and phrases. A few Danish words to get you started Weekdays (ugedage) week = uge Time = tid Months (måneder) month = måned Seasons (årstider) FOOD (MAD) Beverages (drikkevarer) Fruits and Vegetables (frugt og grøntsager) … Continue reading Useful Words and Phrases
Summer in Denmark
Although slightly late, here's our 2019 updated guide for summer in Denmark. We might not be sure to have +25 degrees celcius - but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty of great things to do. We've done our best to make the post as thorough and as versatile as possible, feel free to skip to … Continue reading Summer in Denmark
Sankt Hans; Danish Midsummer
Sankt Hans – 23 of June Sankt Hans is a Danish Midsummer celebrated on the evening of 23 June. Every year, in every city there are bonfires on beaches and in parks. They are accompanied by concerts, speeches, and picnics. Midsummer has been celebrated since the times of the Vikings by lighting up a large bonfire … Continue reading Sankt Hans; Danish Midsummer
