Mounted royal guards, horses and a horse-drawn carriage at the reception of new AMBASSADORS by the King
A very formal event and an ancient tradition when the Danish King receives a country’s highest representative at Christiansborg Castle on 9 September. Text and …
Official flag flying days in 2025
Impossible to live in Denmark for long without noticing the Danes’ fascination with their flag. Find all of the offical flag flying days here and …
Flags flying to commemorate those fallen in the service of Denmark
Flags will be flying on 5 September to commemorate those who have fallen while deployed on an international mission in the service of Denmark. By …
Warning of risk of dangerous weather with heavy rain for the whole country
DMI has issued a warning of potentially dangerous weather as a strong low-pressure system with colder weather will reach the country from the southwest today …
Sankt Hans – on a long Danish summer evening a beautiful tradition
If you ask Danes, why they celebrate Sankt Hans, you’ll likely hear it’s an old Danish tradition. However, as with many traditions in Denmark, the …
Five things your graduate won’t tell you about their cap (Studenterhue) and a bit of cap history
Starting 25 June and until 29 2025 June you will find the streets full of trucks or horse-drawn carriages with happy students playing loud music, …
Cheer the Danish King on his birthday 26 May at 12:00
Just as popular as during the reign of his mother Queen Margrethe, the King’s birthday is a festive event with the whole family on the …
Big “howling day” coming up on 7 May – thankfully no need to worry
The testing of the howling sirens is an annually recurring event, taking place on the first Wednesday in May at 12:00. A reminder of what to …
Candles will grace the windows in Denmark on 4 May at dusk
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Denmark with the German capitulation in Northern Europe. If you go for a walk as dusk …
Enjoy the blossoms and the Japanese cherry tree festival
Do not miss out on the most amazing and spectacular sight the Japanese Sakura Festival in Denmark at Langelinie along the harbour front of Copenhagen …