“We sowed a seed, the French chefs who came to Denmark in the 1980s, and inspired other generations”

New Nordic Cuisine was founded on the backbone of a handful of French chefs who came to live in Denmark more than 30 years ago. …

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Discover the Danish South Sea Islands – perfect for a weekend break

Explore the archipelago islands of south Funen; Tåsinge and Langeland, in Danish “Det Sydfynske øhav”. There are abundant sights, museums, and castles to take in. …

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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 …

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Register your new business, choose a name and get going

Decide on the type of business you are going to register your company as, and all you need to do is name your company, register …

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First flag flying day in 2026: 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 …

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Renting a Danish summer cottage – find our GUIDE and best TIPS

Danish summer houses are extremely popular and  with a limited selection during the main season, you need to book early to get what you want. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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