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 …
A Danish Christmas Story
What is so special about the Danish Christmas you might ask – is Christmas in Denmark different from the rest of the Christian celebration? By …
Going Christmas shopping? Don’t forget your BYTTEMÆRKE!
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. Don’t …
Finding the Perfect Christmas Tree
Danish Christmas traditions are plentiful: the lighting of the Advent wreath or the burning of dated candles every day counting down to the 24th of …
Gløgg – take the shortcut or make your own from scratch
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 …
Enjoy a festive Christmas market at a Danish Manor House
Christmas markets at old manor houses in Denmark are great fun and they are a unique opportunity to visit sites otherwise closed to the public. …
What to send home for Christmas?
This year you may be sending your gifts for family and friends. But what to buy ? You want something that travels easily, is lightweight, …
Sunday 27 November is the first of four advent Sundays – is your wreath ready?
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 …
To bake or to buy? Baking your own Æbleskiver
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 …
Afternoon tea in the most lovely of rose gardens – a different summer experience
Explore the lovely park and castle of Bernstorff Slot, go back in time in the small and cosy rose garden of Danish Queen Louise, and …
Relocating – a challenge.
Are you relocating this summer, either to Denmark, or from Denmark to a new country with your family? Then you will recognise the hardships involved …
What’s in a name? Apparently a lot if your baby is born in Denmark.
If you are new to Denmark, you may be surprised to learn that all babies born in Denmark must be given a name from a …
Nordic cooking could be an option for tonight’s dinner
Find inspiration in one of the nordic and scandinavian cooking books ” The Nordic Cook Book” by Magnus Nilsson. By Bente D. Knudsen Pictures: Courtesy …
A Danish Christmas Story
What is so special about the Danish Christmas you might ask – is Christmas in Denmark different from the rest of the Christian celebration? By …
Going Christmas shopping? Don’t forget your BYTTEMÆRKE!
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. Don’t …
Finding the Perfect Christmas Tree
Danish Christmas traditions are plentiful: the lighting of the Advent wreath or the burning of dated candles every day counting down to the 24th of …
Gløgg – take the shortcut or make your own from scratch
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 …
Enjoy a festive Christmas market at a Danish Manor House
Christmas markets at old manor houses in Denmark are great fun and they are a unique opportunity to visit sites otherwise closed to the public. …
What to send home for Christmas?
This year you may be sending your gifts for family and friends. But what to buy ? You want something that travels easily, is lightweight, …
Sunday 27 November is the first of four advent Sundays – is your wreath ready?
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 …
To bake or to buy? Baking your own Æbleskiver
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 …
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 …
An expat’s Danish Christmas experience: “Such an important family event”
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. …
Out and About: Spending Christmas and New Year in Copenhagen and Denmark
Christmas Eve and the Christmas days are special in Denmark – everything (nearly) closes down and finding eateries that are open, and shops to buy …
Looking for a few books to read over the Christmas break?
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 …