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 …
Wegner, Denmark’s King of Chairs, was never satisfied!
“If only you could design just one good chair in your life . . . But you simply cannot.” (Hans J. Wegner, 1952). Hans J. Wegner …
Our top tips for a smoother journey : The Best Travel Websites and Apps
You have probably noticed that the Danes like technology. This is a digital nation and you can do pretty much everything online. Use this to …
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 …
Get enough C Vitamin – put in small fruit pauses during the day
As the grey and cold of a Danish winter may start taking its toll on you, remember that it is important to stock-up on C-vitamin. …
Tulips, the must have winter treat to brighten your home
Despite the cold outside, cut tulips are in season; a good tip to help you endure the grey clouds and short days. The article continues …
How to source vegetables other than Danish cabbage during the winter
If you are used to lovely fresh and tasty vegetables (and fruit) all year round shopping what you are used to may be a challenge …
Outdoor winter training despite the weather is good for your mental health. Find our tips here
Research shows that outdoor physical activity is really important to the health of body and mind – even more so than training indoors. In Denmark …
The coolest place to hang out? Libraries
Yes, we said libraries. As an expat, English language literature is a must, and as our expat writer found out, the Danish libraries excel in …
Get close to the deer during the cold season at the Copenhagen Deer Park – Dyrehaven
A great excursion during the cold season is to take a walk, bicycle ride or horse carriage ride in this old, royal deer park. The …