
Renting a Danish summer cottage – find our GUIDE and best TIPS
This year you might be tempted to rent a holiday home for the summer holiday, Danes are also already booking for the summer, so you …

YDL Book Nook
Cosy up with one of our book recommendations for this winter season. The article continues below. By Louise Chamberlain When it’s cold and grey outside, …

Enjoy the Danish nature all year round – weather is no excuse
Despite wanting to stay inside, cuddle up on the couch and drowse away any grey days, it is highly recommended to go outdoors for fresh …

Outdoor winter training despite the weather is good for your mental health. Find our tips here
Research shows that outdoor physical activity is really important to the health of body and mind. With closed indoor centers in large parts of Denmark, …

Christmas break coming up – ideas for free activities to do in Copenhagen
This year is hard with so many activities closed and no travel possible due to the epidemic. How to get through it? Find a few …

Enjoy magnificent performances – from your couch
Looking for things to do during December’s lockdown? At the online site of the Danish Royal Theatre, you can stream for free several ballets and …

The Queen’s horses and the Royal Stables
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 …

Experience Esrum Lake, Gribskov Forest and Esrum Abbey
A magnificent excursion for the whole family is to walk or bicycle along the lake from Nødebo to Esrum Abbey, bring a picnic and enjoy …

Smørrebrød – a quintessentially Danish delicacy
Are you new to the world of smørrebrød or do you just find them a bit daunting? We have sampled some of the best eateries …

Finding the Perfect Christmas Tree
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 …

Sunday 29 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 …

Meet an amazingly talented Danish Painter: Anna Ancher
She was a member of the famous group of painters “Skagensmalerne” in the 19th century. For the first time her works of art are presented …