On Friday the 8th of May we celebrate the Danish national holy day Store Bededag, Great Prayer Day. Great Prayer Day is always be celebrated on the fourth Friday after Easter Sunday. The source for Great Prayer Day can be traced to one man, Hans Bagger, who was a bishop in Roskilde in the late … Continue reading Stor Bededag – How to Celebrate it Like a Dane
Category: Culture
Easter 2018
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
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 2019
Here’s a list of some of the many Christmas markets, events and lightning of the Christmas Trees for our dear subscribers and readers. We hope you will enjoy! Open until 5 January: If you live close to Copenhagen it is a must to experience Christmas in Tivoli! It’s beautiful with thousands of Christmas lights and … Continue reading Christmas Events 2019
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
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
