Living in Denmark

Impossible to live in Denmark for long without noticing the Danes’ fascination with their flag, find here all the official flag days in 2021 and …

To foreigners perhaps the strangest Danish bread is the rugbrød – rye bread. The dark, compact, whole grain brick that takes some time to chew …

As the time approaches for Christmas gift giving, maybe you can find some inspiration in our expat writer’s article on Danish design items that she …

Forget iconic brands such as Royal Copenhagen, Georg Jensen, Kähler and the like. The one true iconic Danish brand is Madam Blue – Madam Blå, …

Why on Earth do Danes want to jump into the sea in the middle of the winter when it’s freezing cold outside? The article continues …

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 …

New HBO series “The Undoing”, to be released on 26 Ocotber, has Danish film maker Susanne Bier as instructor. In 2018, her first Netflix movie, …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

A lovely activity to enjoy with your children during lockdown, gaekkebreve are beautiful handmade cards, traditionally sent at this time of year. The article continues …

Being an old Kingdom also means maintaining old traditions such as the upkeep of a royal stable more than 300 years old. This year enjoy …

This year you may be sending your gifts for family and friends. But what to buy ? You want something that travels easily, is lightweight, …

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 …

It’s that time of the year when homes, shops and streets are beautifully decorated; and many of you are planning your Christmas gift shopping. If …

Bettina Schmidbauer is German and married to a Dane. In this interview she shares her experiences with the Danish Christmas and her family’s Christmas traditions. …

Maybe you are one for the ready to eat version of this delightful sweet afternoon treat. However, making your own is extremely gratifying as our …

Danish Christmas traditions are a plenty: the lighting of the Advent wreath or the burning of dated candles, every day, counting down to the 24 …

If you are new to this Christmas tradition find a few TIPS on how to make your own wreath. By Bente D. Knudsen An important …

On a cold winter day, a glass of hot glögg  to warm you up is great. If you think Danes only make it from scratch …

Are you suffering from what I call the expat partner conundrum where you have to choose life experiences over work experiences because you follow your …

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 …

You probably already know about the effect of wind to enhance how cold you feel, a modern wind chill factor developed by DMI  can help …

Being an old Kingdom also means maintaining old traditions such as the upkeep of a royal stable more than 300 years old. This year enjoy …

This year you may be sending your gifts for family and friends. But what to buy ? You want something that travels easily, is lightweight, …

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 …

It’s that time of the year when homes, shops and streets are beautifully decorated; and many of you are planning your Christmas gift shopping. If …

Bettina Schmidbauer is German and married to a Dane. In this interview she shares her experiences with the Danish Christmas and her family’s Christmas traditions. …

Maybe you are one for the ready to eat version of this delightful sweet afternoon treat. However, making your own is extremely gratifying as our …

Danish Christmas traditions are a plenty: the lighting of the Advent wreath or the burning of dated candles, every day, counting down to the 24 …

If you are new to this Christmas tradition find a few TIPS on how to make your own wreath. By Bente D. Knudsen An important …

On a cold winter day, a glass of hot glögg  to warm you up is great. If you think Danes only make it from scratch …

Christmas Eve and the Christmas days are special in Denmark – everything (nearly) closes down and finding eateries that are open, and shops to buy …

Even if it may not be the most obvious way to get to know a country, it is one of the best: through its writers …

What is so special about the Danish Christmas you might ask – is Christmas in Denmark different from the rest of the Christian celebration? By …