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 …
The joy of the ice-cold dip ” Are you insane or just slightly masochistic?”
Why on Earth do Danes want to jump into the sea in the middle of the winter when it’s freezing cold outside? The article continues …
How to avoid getting a parking ticket?
You are probably familiar with most parking signs, however, there may be local variations to be aware of to avoid that nasty surprise in your …
Sankta Lucia – angels all in white holding candles
The procession of singing girls dressed in white while holding candles in their hands is actually a beautiful December tradition. If you do not have …