Are you an art lover? Most people know Louisiana the famous art gallery in Humlebæk and the many great museums in Copenhagen, however my favorite is Arken in Ishøj! This museum - just 25 min. from Copenhagen - is truly spectacular and worth a visit! If you go on a nice day, you will surely also appreciate … Continue reading Arken Museum
Category: Everyday life
Labor Day and Holidays in May
The month of May is filled with public and non-public holidays. This post will provide you with the overview of them all! If you're looking for a full year overview, don't forget that you can always check out our post on Annual Holidays in Denmark in 2018. May 1: International Worker's Day / Labor Day If … Continue reading Labor Day and Holidays in May
Stor Bededag – How to Celebrate it Like a Dane
This Friday, the 27th of April 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
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
Summer in Denmark
Although slightly late, here's our 2017 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
A Walk in the Park
Prior to moving to Copenhagen two and a half years ago, the idea of taking a stroll through a cemetery would have been strange to me. Walking around a burial site? For some hygge time with a friend? Fast forward two years later and I take a walk around Assistens Kirkegård at least once a … Continue reading A Walk in the Park
What To Do on a Rainy Day
Denmark has four distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. However, all of these seasons can include a lot of rain. The Danes have an expression that goes: “Der findes ikke dårligt vejr kun forkerte klæ'r”. Which translates to: "There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing". Whether it's rain or snow, a … Continue reading What To Do on a Rainy Day
Expat Groups and Associations
Denmark is a great place to be an expat. There are plenty of expat groups and associations, that gives you an opportunity to meet new people, widen your professional network, develop your hobbies, try something new, and make new friends. You can find a list and links to expat clubs and networks here. Meetup Another great … Continue reading Expat Groups and Associations
