For those of you with children in school this week or the next schools are closed for winter holidays. As always there are so many fun activities for the whole family, here is just a few to inspire you. Wishing you all a nice winter break 😊 https://dac.dk/en/ - Danish Architecture Center check out their … Continue reading Things to do during winter break
Kulturnatten: Culture Night
Join the Culture Night "KULTURNATTEN", 15 OCTOBER For more than 25 years, Culture Night has been one of Copenhagen's most well-attended cultural events. When the schools begin their autumn holiday the association Kulturnatten creates a festive evening, where the entire cultural life of the city works together to create joy and inspiration for all of … Continue reading Kulturnatten: Culture Night
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
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