Your Danish Life

Cheer the Danish King on his birthday 26 May at 12:00

19. maj 2025

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

6. maj 2025

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

24. april 2025

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

22. april 2025

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 …

Changing from wintertime to summertime

25. marts 2025

Seasonal time change is still in place in Denmark so you need to change your clocks to stay on time. Do you remember if it …

A magical festival of documentaries at CPH:DOX – enjoy five of them with a 20 percent Your Danish Life Discount

28. februar 2025

From 19 to 30 March don’t miss out on enjoying exceptional documentaries and films from around the globe at this year’s CPH:DOX. The festival is …

First flag flying day in 2025: Queen Mary’s birthday

4. februar 2025

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 …

Horses, Royal Guards, a GOLD COACH and the King and Queen in Copenhagen

2. januar 2025

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 …

Official flag flying days in 2025

2. januar 2025

Impossible to live in Denmark for long without noticing the Danes’ fascination with their flag. Spring is usually full of official flag flying days, find …