The Danes and their bread
Have you ever entered a Danish bakery and felt a bit lost when faced with shelf after shelf of bread and cakes in all shapes, …
“Are you taking your vitamin D”?
In Denmark, the cold season can be a real challenge. Not only are the dark months hard to get through; the lack of sun may …
Danish HYGGE – even Danes don’t realise that, surprisingly, it is not about the candles
Put candles on the table, in the windowsill, and a couple elsewhere in your room. Buy candy, snacks, wine or beer, invite some friends, and …
Potato holiday coming up – are you going somewhere? What a lucky potato you are!
Did any Dane ever say this to you and you thought they had gone mad? Well, it’s one of those expressions you can’t translate. In …
Visit the holy pub of Sankt Peder
One of the most original Danish lunch places in the Copenhagen area, here you can enjoy great food surrounded by locals. The article continues below. …
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 …
The King of bread – Rugbrød
To foreigners perhaps the strangest Danish bread is the rugbrød – rye bread. The dark, compact, whole grain brick that takes some time to chew …
New to Danish Work Culture? Learn more about herding the Danes
“Managing Danes is like herding cats!” laughs Heidi Rottbøll Andersen. Not her own words, but those of an American manager who, baffled at the attitude …
Koldskål with kammerjunkere – a summer delicacy
There is nothing more Danish than enjoying a bowl of koldskål with kammerjunkere in the summer. The article continues below. By Susanne Simmons Kee As …
Adjusting to Danish early education – a challenging experience says an American Mom
An American mom sends her two little sons off to school in Denmark and discovers that there are plenty of lessons to be learned from …
It is really simple to make your own SMØRREBRØD
A really easy to make lunch (or even dinner) – you might be tempted to invite guests for a traditional Danish meal? Find here our …
Are you ready for the Great Prayer Day?
The first of a range of long weekends after Easter, Danes love their Great Prayer Day, Store Bededag. This bank holiday is unique to Denmark …