The Fastelavnsbolle – a must have winter treat
Now is the time to have a great big heavy bun of Danish pastry filled with cream or whipped cream and chocolate icing on top. …
The Danes and their bread
Have you ever entered a Danish bakery and felt a bit lost when faced with shelf after shelf of bread and cakes in all shapes, …
Experience Esrum Lake, Gribskov Forest and Esrum Abbey
A magnificent excursion for the whole family is to walk or bicycle along the lake from Nødebo to Esrum Abbey, bring a picnic and enjoy …
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 …
Are you taking your vitamin D ?
In Denmark, the cold season can be a real challenge. Not only are the dark months hard to get through; the lack of sun may …
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 …
When the wind blows during winter – do you know how cold it is for your skin when you go outside?
Denmark is windy, the modern wind chill factor developed by DMI can help you evaluate just how cold the wind feels on your skin. The …
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. …