The short and dark days ahead may zap all your energy – what to do?
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also called winter depression, is not uncommon, especially the further north you get. Find our best tips on what you can …
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 …
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 …
Take a walk up and down the Old King’s Road – an enjoyable excursion
Whatever the weather is like, taking a walk up and down this more than 1.8 km long road, lined with shops and eateries, is a …
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 …
One day trip to Koldinghus’s exhibition of Flora Danica Dinnerware with lunch in Christiansfeld
A trip to Kolding and Christiansfeld can easily be combined to see more of Denmark in just one day. By Bente D. Knudsen Pictures: Bente …
Fireworks are legal to buy now but since this year only to use on 31 December and 1 January
You may have noticed the adverts for fireworks popping up just now. They are legal to buy from mid December but illegal to use until …
Explore the Copenhagen Harbour waterfront; walk or bike along the Harbour Circle.
The newest harbour front area consists of former docklands, now regenerated with urban life, water canals and living space in many shapes and forms. The …