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 …
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 …
Denmark closes down for Christmas
Other than a few open eateries, the Danish cities come to a standstill from December 24 to 26 and again on the 31 December and …
Mortensaften: Danish version of giving thanks for a good harvest?
Leaves in all shades of fall brilliance blanket the landscape, cracking and squishing as we walk. It is November. That means one thing: Mortensaften or …
Halloween in Tivoli
If you are not a fan of huge spiders, spiderwebs, and other scary items, then avoid the Copenhagen amusement park as it certainly has embraced …
Lots of Royal Horses around in Copenhagen from 7 to 8 October
This week the royal mounted horse guards are in Copenhagen to escort the Danish King and Queen and President of Iceland and his wife during …
Smørrebrød – a quintessentially Danish delicacy
Are you new to the world of smørrebrød or do you just find them a bit daunting? We have sampled some of the best eateries …
The rules of the game; understanding the Danish political system
Are you new to Denmark? Or just still puzzled about how everything works? Find out how the Danish political system works here. The article continues …
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 …
How to choose a school away from “home”
When you move to a new country once again, or leave your home country for the first time, and you bring along children, one of …