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 …
Cheer the Danish King on his birthday 26 May at 12:00
Just as popular as during the reign of his mother Queen Margrethe, the King’s birthday is a festive event with the whole family on the …
Big “howling day” coming up on 7 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 …
Candles will grace the windows in Denmark on 4 May at dusk
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Denmark with the German capitulation in Northern Europe. If you go for a walk as dusk …
Enjoy the blossoms and the Japanese cherry tree festival
Do not miss out on the most amazing and spectacular sight the Japanese Sakura Festival in Denmark at Langelinie along the harbour front of Copenhagen …
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 …
A magical festival of documentaries at CPH:DOX – enjoy five of them with a 20 percent Your Danish Life Discount
From 19 to 30 March don’t miss out on enjoying exceptional documentaries and films from around the globe at this year’s CPH:DOX. The festival is …
First flag flying day in 2025: Queen Mary’s birthday
Flags will be flying on all official buildings and on buses on 5 February in celebration of the popular Queen Mary, whose Australian roots inspired …
Horses, Royal Guards, a GOLD COACH and the King and Queen in Copenhagen
For Danish Royalists, the beginning of January is a great treat. The many Nytårskure, the New Year Levees, are unique opportunities to witness the age-old …
Official flag flying days in 2025
Impossible to live in Denmark for long without noticing the Danes’ fascination with their flag. Spring is usually full of official flag flying days, find …
Enjoy the special Tivoli firework show on 31 December 2024
Tivoli celebrates Christmas and the New Year with a spectacular show – it starts at 23:00 on the 31 December. The article continues below. Pictures …
A first for the new King – during Queen Margrethe’s reign it was a much-viewed speech. What’s so special about it you may ask New Year’s Eve speech?
Watched by approx. 2 million TV viewers in Denmark, the royal speech New Year’s speech is an integral part of New Year’s Eve. A majority …