This post is updated at the end of every spring, so if some of the information is outdated, bear with us! We will make sure to bring you the relevant information when summer is once again near. However, we want to keep the post up and visible for those of you who might already be … Continue reading Summer in Denmark
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
Your Guide to Danish Food Labels
In Denmark and in the EU there are a lot of initiatives and laws that make things easy for us consumers. There are several labels on the products we purchase that can help us figure out what the product contains and/or how it's been made. These labels can be quite confusing if you're new in … Continue reading Your Guide to Danish Food Labels
Mum & Baby Guide to Copenhagen
Copenhagen is without any doubt a baby-friendly city. Read about the city’s attractions and places that provide you with all you need for you and your baby to relax and enjoy the big city life. In Copenhagen, you can see parents with kids or groups of mums with strollers everywhere. In cafés, food halls, museums … Continue reading Mum & Baby Guide to Copenhagen
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
Fastelavn
When is Fastelavn? Fastelavn is celebrated on the Sunday or Monday that falls 7 weeks before Easter. In 2021 the date for Fastelavn will be Sunday the 14th 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
Libraries
Libraries in Denmark are a great source of information and offer a wide range of services and it is a good place to get information as a newcomer. You can register to become a loaner with your NemID or just go to your local library. You can find a small introduction video here. Next to using … Continue reading Libraries
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
Useful Links
Arriving in Denmark and Getting Settled The official website of Denmark ~ denmark.dk New to Denmark ~ nyidanmark.dk International House ~ ihcph.dk Spousecare ~ spousecare.dk International Citizen Service ~ icitizen.dk Danish Newspapers and Magazines in English Copenhagen Post ~ cphpost.dk The Local ~ thelocal.dk Free Time – What to Do, See, Eat and Drink Visit Copenhagen ~ visitcopenhagen.com Handluggage only ~ Handluggageonly/ Copenhagen/ Denmark … Continue reading Useful Links
Useful Apps
Here you can find a list of some useful applications for your phone which will make your life in Denmark way easier ! Cph Essentials Read more about the app here. Ispot Copenhagen Read more about the app here. Copenhagen City walks Read more about the app here. Move to DK Read more … Continue reading Useful Apps
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