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 …
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 …
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 …
Going home for your vacation and planning to sublet your Danish home short term?
Planning to make a little extra money by renting out your apartment or house while you are away? Do you know which insurance will cover …
Constitution Day is not really a national day nor a bank holiday
On 5 June, Danes celebrate a rather confusing “almost” bank holiday – with closed retail shops but with private businesses still at work. The article …
New official portraits of Denmark’s King and Queen unveiled
A tradition after a change in Head of State is to make new official pictures which will be hung in Danish official institutions and Danish …