Blooming birch trees bring red eyes and running noses to those with pollen allergy

While warm dry days may be just what you have been waiting for, for those affected by various pollen allergies, they also mean the start …

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What do the Danes think of their Royal Family and what role does the Danish Monarchy have?

You cannot stay long in Denmark without noticing the importance of the royal family. But who are they and what role do they have in …

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This year will be the last Great Prayer Day bank holiday

It is the first of a range of long weekends after Easter much loved by the Danes, the  Store Bededag. Unique to Denmark and popular …

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Winds and stormy weather to hit Denmark today

Storm system Otto is expected to hit Denmark starting this afternoon until late in the night. Heavy rain and later winds with gusts of stormstrength. …

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What’s On In Copenhagen in February

There are activities for all the family to enjoy this month. Here’s our pick of some of the best. The article continues below. by Louise …

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Buy leftovers for DKK 40 – use the Too Good To Go App

Launched in Denmark in 2016, the money saving App, Too Good To Go, has become a huge success – so much so that it can …

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Flags flying on half today at Amalienborg after the death of ex-King Konstantin II of Greece

A united family, the three sisters and their husbands shared many happy times together and the Danish royal family share the sorrow of ex Queen …

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Which Danish names are the most common?

Living in Denmark, you have probably noticed all the Danes you meet with a surname ending on sen; a first name and surname ending on …

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Lise Nørgaard – death of a grand lady

Aged 105, she had lived a full life and was a household name in most Danish families – she passed away on 1 January. The …

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Your gift-wrapping paper is not recyclable

The Danish paper recycling association asks consumers to refrain from putting their Christmas gift-wrapping paper in the bin for paper recycling. The article continues below. …

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