Visit Skagen to see the famous Nordic “impressionists”; Skagensmalerne
Are you a fan of French Impressionism? Then check out the Nordic painters, Skagensmalerne, and visit the small town of Skagen, the home and “hangout” …
Your Guide to Finding Community in Copenhagen
When the light returns, so does the city and the many small ways to find your people in Copenhagen. Here are a few places where …
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 …
Explore the rich and historic retail heritage of Copenhagen
Copenhagen has changed as old shops have close to leave room for multinational luxury brands. However, there are still a few historic and unchanged shopes. …
Bike Rentals in Copenhagen: find our break down of the popular go-to’s for locals and tourists alike.
The best way to discover a city is on foot ? Not so in Copenhagen, the only appropriate and acceptable way to go about it …
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 …
My favourite cycling route through Copenhagen
When I first moved to Copenhagen 30 years ago, cycling along the lakes, “Søerne”, on the non-traffic side, was not allowed. We did it anyway, …
The Royal horses and the Royal Stables
Being an old Kingdom also means maintaining old traditions such as the upkeep of a royal stable more than 300 years old; a visit is …
A great excursion to wild nature and beautiful vistas: Knudshoved Odde
Sanctuary for the Senses: Wander wild grasslands, spy rare creatures and roam kilometres of unspoiled coastline just an hour from Copenhagen The article continues below. …
Royal Copenhagen porcelain – saved by the facelift of a young designer
Did you ever wonder about the love affair Danes seem to have with their porcelain brand Royal Copenhagen? Outdated and old fashioned, it was saved …