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
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HOP I HAVET (Jump into the sea)
This SUNDAY 22 August Danmarks Naturfredningsforening, DN (=The Danish society for Nature Conservation) are organizing an event to protect the sea for future generations. At 75+ beaches all over Denmark, we jump into the water to make aware that we need to protect the sea for future generations and get a more sustainable environment for … Continue reading HOP I HAVET (Jump into the sea)
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
Insurances in Denmark
Are you covered in case of accident, chronic disease or damage to you, your family members or your belongings? Most of us don’t think much about insurances in our daily life. We pay for the insurances and hope never to use them. However, when settling in a new country, it’s important to know how you … Continue reading Insurances in Denmark
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
Merry Christmas!
We hope you are all ready for the holidays and that you will have a great time with family and friends 🙂 Remember, that many shops are closed during Christmas 24-26 December, so do your Christmas shopping before the 24th of December. Wish to know more about Christmas in Denmark? Read our blog post where … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
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