Big “howling day” coming up on 6 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 …
When dusk falls – join in the walk along Kastellet ( The Citadel) in Copenhagen
A Great Prayer Day tradition is to walk along the ramparts of Copenhagen city, however, as they were all torn down in 1850, citizens walk …
Great Prayer Day wheat buns – look for hvedeknopper or hveder
If you are keen to follow Danish traditions, then don’t miss out on buying the Great Prayer Day wheat buns. Prepare them properly or you …
Royal Event coming up on 18 April, royal twins to be confirmed
On Saturday 18 April 2026, the two youngest children of the Danish Royal Couple, the twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, will be confirmed at …
So what is Easter in Denmark?
You might think, due to all the extended Easter bank holidays, that Danes are very religious and spend their free days going to special Easter …
No S-trains between Østerport and Hellerup/Ryparken from 1 to 6 April ( EASTER)
Train busses will replace the S-trains between Østerport and Hellerup/Ryparken as renovation and track close the tracks from 1 April until 6 April The article …
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 …
Danish general elections coming up. You might wonder who Lars is?
Since 2022, he has been at the head of his own party Moderaterne and he has for the past three years been part of the …
The lamppost fight starts on Saturday
You might be surprised that with general elections announced the streets still seem bared of posters and election placards. However, that is about to end. …
The Fastelavnsbolle – a must have winter treat
Now is the time to have a great big heavy bun of Danish pastry filled with cream or whipped cream and chocolate icing on top. …
Cold and white winter weather continues with large scale snowfall reaching all of Denmark
February continues on January’s cold and white note. Thursday and Friday snow is expected to make traffic difficult around most of the country when a …
Important renovations close Aarhus Central Station for 11 days from 16 to 27 January– this means no direct trains to Aarhus during this period.
If you were planning to visit Aarhus by train this will affect your travel plans as you will have to change from train to bus …