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 …
Warning against FAKE LANDLORDS and housing scams
Affordable accommodation is difficult in many cities in Denmark and unfortunately, fake landlords and swindlers are often just waiting to deceive those looking for a …