Entertainment

Ice Skating for Free at Valby

Ice skating is a sport for all ages.  Since there are indoor ice arenas all over the world, it can be enjoyed year-round.  It is also a winter sport.  Recreational ice skating burns more that 250 calories per hour. […]

Food&Drink

Danish Dinner Etiquette

A Danish dinner is typically considered as a formal affair and your etiquette will affect their impression of you.  In most cultures, it is basically the same thing but there are some thinks one must know when they visit a Danish home. […]

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Entertainment

Martinmas Eve

Martinmas Eve is celebrated on November 10, the evening before St. Martin’s day.   It is called Mortensaften in Danish. […]

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Sports

Copenhagen Marathon

Many people nowadays are into staying fit as a  fiddle so why not join the Copenhagen Marathon?  This is an annual road running event including races over the marathon, half marathon and 10 kilometer distances. […]

Entertainment

Shrovetide

Shrovetide, also known Fastelavn, is the day before Lent and is considered as a legacy from Catholic Times.  It must begin 40 days before Easter.  So, what they call “Quinquagesima Sunday” can be at earliest fall on the 1st of February or at the latest on the 7th of March. […]

Entertainment

LARP in Denmark

Live action role playing, or LARP as it is in gamers’ lexicon, is when people decide to take the board role playing games outside and play the characters themselves.  Scandinavia is one of the most active role playing areas of the world. […]

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Food&Drink

How Viennese Came to Be

There are several marvelous things that have resulted from different accidents or mistakes in the past and are widely appreciated in our world today.  One of these would be the Danish Pastry.  It is not only a morning staple in Denmark.  A party or a leisurely Sunday breakfast is not complete without it.  The Danes call it Viennese and according to some people, it is like a Danish flag that they fly every time to mark an occasion.  […]

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Daily Life

Charmed By Copenhagen: You Will Definitely Be!

If you are looking at travelling to Denmark soon, then you should never miss out on one of the most charming cities in Europe – Copenhagen. Denmark’s capital is packed with a lot of the best cafes and restaurants in the world, high end shops and an endless supply of happiness in all its many forms. From a stroll along the beautiful old towns in the outskirts or a day well-spent visiting the grand palaces of the royal family, you can choose to do whatever you wish and still end up having a good time. […]