Gaekkebreve – a Danish Easter tradition
A lovely activity to enjoy with your children gaekkebreve are beautiful handmade cards, traditionally sent at this time of year. The article continues below. Text …
Things to do for Easter
Despite the closure of shops during the bank holiday, there is no shortage of things to do. Find here our tips and ideas on how …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Indulge in gløgg and æbleskiver and other sweet treats at one of the many julemarkeder around
You can’t be anywhere in Europe at Christmastime and not make at least a few trips to the local Christmas markets. Needless to say, Denmark …
Tivoli’s version of The Nutcracker – an enchanting fairy tale ballet
This December you can enjoy Tivoli’s enchanting version of the world-famous ballet, The Nutcracker, with the beautiful music played live by Copenhagen Phil’s 70 musicians. …