BEST OF COPENHAGEN 2021

Yesterday, 26 August, the following places was voted “best of town” by the people of Copenhagen. «Byens Bedste Takeaway» – Best TakeawayPOPL: https://poplburger.com/ ”Byens Bedste Restaurant” – Best RestaurantALCHEMIST: https://alchemist.dk/ ”Byens Bedste Bar” – Best BarBAR POLDO: https://www.barpoldo.dk/ ”Byens Bedste Frokost” – Best Lunchhttps://palaegade.dk/en/ ”Byens Bedste Litteraturoplevelse” – Best Literature ExperienceBRØG LITTERATURBAR: https://www.facebook.com/broeglitteraturbar  ”Byens Bedste … Continue reading BEST OF COPENHAGEN 2021

Football? Soccer? – Fodbold!

Football is the official national sport of Denmark and without doubt the most played sport in the country. In 2019, more than 360,000 footballers were registered. Football definitely takes up the equivalent space both in the news, in the small-talk and in the lives of many Danes. With this post, I'll aim to explain the … Continue reading Football? Soccer? – Fodbold!

Autumn Holiday = Efterårsferie

The next school holiday is 12-18 October, also known as week 42. Week 42 is always the autumn holiday in Denmark. During October it gets colder and darker, however this autumn season is perfect for a tour in one of the many great forests and for “hygge” indoors with your family. At VisitDenmark you can … Continue reading Autumn Holiday = Efterårsferie

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 - however this year is special due to Covid19. Midsummer has been celebrated since the … Continue reading Sankt Hans; Danish Midsummer

Check the latest news about coronavirus and COVID-19 on The Danish Health Authority website: https://www.sst.dk/en/English

Large parts of the Danish society is closed and all citizens should follow the rules and initiatives from the Danish government  to prevent the virus spread further. Public gatherings of more than 10 people will be prohibited and it is strongly recommended also to follow these rules in private. Therefore, grocery stores among others are … Continue reading Check the latest news about coronavirus and COVID-19 on The Danish Health Authority website: https://www.sst.dk/en/English

7 Must-Haves for an Authentic Danish New Year’s Eve Party

Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Denmark for the first time? Wondering what New Year’s Eve traditions Danes have? (because it is Denmark and you know they’ll have traditions). Here’s what you need to throw an authentic Danish New Year’s Eve party and celebrate like a Dane: 1. A television that airs DR for: The Queen’s … Continue reading 7 Must-Haves for an Authentic Danish New Year’s Eve Party

Santa Lucia

Every year on December 13th this day is celebrated in schools and kindergartens, churches and elderly homes all over Denmark. It is a tradition that celebrates the life of Santa Lucia. Traditionally, a young girl is chosen to portray the saint. She wears a crown of candles at the front of a procession in which … Continue reading Santa Lucia