Sankt Hans – on a long Danish summer evening a beautiful tradition
If you ask Danes, why they celebrate Sankt Hans, you’ll likely hear it’s an old Danish tradition. However, as with many traditions in Denmark, the …
Warning of risk of heavy rain for the whole country
DMI has issued a warning of potentially dangerous weather as a strong low-pressure system will reach the country from the west this evening with a …
Constitution Day is not really a national day nor a bank holiday
On 5 June, Danes celebrate a rather confusing “almost” bank holiday – with closed retail shops but with private businesses still at work. The article …
Cheer the King on his birthday Sunday 26 May at 12:00
It will be a first for the new Danish King Frederik, it is his turn to be cheered on his birthday as his mother Queen …
Candles will grace the windows in Denmark on 4 May at dusk
If you go for a walk as dusk sets in on the evening of 4 May you will see burning candles in many windows. The …
Closed streets all over Copenhagen on Sunday 5th May
Put on your running shoes and get ready to test your stamina at the annual edition of the Copenhagen Marathon. Once again Copenhagen marathon will …
Royal Run, started by King Frederik when he was Crown Prince, takes place on 20 May 2024
Royal Run was just supposed to be a celebration for his 50th birthday but has since become an annual event which appeals to thousands of …
Big “howling day” coming up on 1st May – thankfully no need to worry
The testing of the howling sirens is an annually recurring event, taking place on the first Wednesday in May at 12:00. A reminder of what to …
New official portraits of Denmark’s King and Queen unveiled
A tradition after a change in Head of State is to make new official pictures which will be hung in Danish official institutions and Danish …
Royal Salute when DANNEBROG leaves Copenhagen Harbour
On 2 May, the Danish King and Queen will board the royal yacht Dannebrog from Nordre Toldbod. The article continues below. The beginning of the …
They are blossoming: the magnificent Japanese cherry trees
Already out in many places,this is a special sight; the boulevard of magnificent pink cherry trees. The article continues below. By Bente D. Knudsen They …
Changing from wintertime to summertime
Seasonal time change is still in place in Denmark so you need to change your clocks to stay on time. Do you remember if it …