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
Category: Culture
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
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
Copenhagen Restaurant Series: VeVe
Recommended to me by a number of people, booking a dinner reservation at VeVe was a no brainer. With the name originating from the Danish words, Vegetarisk Verdenskøkken, (meaning vegetarian world cuisine) its no surprise that, as a vegetarian myself; I was immediately drawn to it. Given the higher price level of the restaurant, we saved … Continue reading Copenhagen Restaurant Series: VeVe
Easter in Denmark
Easter in Denmark usually means that winter is ending, spring is in full bloom, and summer is just around the corner. Just like Christmas, Easter is a big deal for Danes, and this holiday involves many traditions as well. Let’s take a peek into these traditions get to know Easter in Denmark a little bit … Continue reading Easter in Denmark
A New Food Hall in Copenhagen
Many Copenhageners are familiar with two food markets in the city, Torvehallerne right next to Nørreport Station and Papirøen on Christianshavn. However, they might not have heard of the new kid in town: WestMarket in Vesterbro. Nestled between Vesterbrogade and Matthæusgade, WestMarket is a food hall with plentiful and varied food stands. Last Friday night, … Continue reading A New Food Hall in Copenhagen
Fastelavn
When is Fastelavn? Fastelavn is celebrated on the Sunday or Monday that falls 7 weeks before Easter. In 2018 the date for Fastelavn will be Sunday the 11th of February. It's celebrated the most at schools or kindergardens and it's typically an event that takes up the whole day. What is Fastelavn and why do … Continue reading Fastelavn
Christmas in Denmark
The Countdown The countdown till Christmas already begins in mid-November. D'Angleterre revealed their Christmas facade on 11 November and the streets of central Copenhagen are decorated and lit. At home, the countdown officially begins on 1 December. Typically families have a calendar candle (kalenderlys) which has the numbers from 1-24 written on it and the … Continue reading Christmas in Denmark
Welcome to Denmark!
Welcome to Denmark! Welcome to Denmark, a country which has been voted to be the happiest country in the World! People in Denmark, have been on the top of the rank when factors such as per capita gross domestic product, healthy years of life expectancy, trust and perceived freedom to make life choices, were measured. … Continue reading Welcome to Denmark!
