Travel

Danish Railway Museum: Tracks of Family Fun

The Danish Railway Museum situated in Dannebrogsgade near Odense Central Station is one place which offers tracks (as in railway tracks) of family fun. It has in fact 19 railway tracks occupied by historical locomotives and carriages. Its facilities provide the perfect atmosphere for learning play both for adults and children. […]

Daily Life

The Unique Appeal of Danish Furniture

Simple, Functional, and Sophisticated are words often used to describe Danish furniture. These are the very reasons why they continue to attract many homeowners to buy. From the 1940s when its popularity started to surge up to the present time, Danish furniture showed that it had a steady market regardless of time period. […]

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General

Denmark and the European Union

Since joining the European Community in 1973, Denmark has held the EU Presidency for at least seven times. Its main reason for joining the union was to safeguard its agricultural exports to the United Kingdom. The two countries were so economically linked that Denmark considered it necessary to be a member if UK is one as well. […]

Business

Trade Shows in Denmark

Trade shows will always be a major attraction for any country hosting the best of them. And why not? Trade shows and exhibitions provide businesses a chance to showcase their latest products and innovations to its target market. Denmark for its part has been consistently hosting such events for many years now. This has given both business and leisure travelers more reasons to come to Denmark at any time of the year. […]

Eco

Seed Production Industry of Denmark

Not many may be aware that Denmark is one of the leading producers of grass, clover, and horticultural seeds. At least 40% of EU’s total production of such seeds comes from Denmark. Also, 90% of the country’s production is exported to more than 100 countries. That is how big a player Denmark is in the global market when it comes to seed production. […]

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Food&Drink

Winemaking in Denmark

When climate is considered, Denmark is not really an obvious choice for winegrowing. In spite of initial challenges though, the country’s wine industry is slowly but surely making a mark. The small vineyards found in Jutland, Lolland, and Funen among other areas, have proven that there is indeed a future for Danish wine. […]

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Travel

Best Souvenirs to Take Home from Denmark

Travelers will always want to have something to take home as souvenirs from the places they visit. The desire to bring home something to remember trips by is actually universal. Souvenirs however are usually distinctly representative of the place visited in such a way that seeing them will instantaneously bring us back to the place where they came from. In Denmark, there are such souvenirs to be bought to serve as constant reminders of one’s visit to the country. […]

Business

The Mink Skins of Denmark

Denmark has had a flourishing mink industry and this is largely evidenced by the fact that it provides at least 40% of the world’s supply of pelts. Mink pelt is actually the country’s third largest export for products originating from animals. The Saga Royal mink is one of Denmark’s pride when it comes to quality and rank. […]

Sports

Notable Athletes of Denmark

Denmark has managed to produce some of the more notable athletes in various sports. This is not only true in football which is the most popular sport in the country. Excellent athletes have likewise been produced in such sports like golf, handball, badminton, cycling, boxing, mixed martial arts, cricket, tennis, hockey, and motor sports. […]

Self Improvement

Wasting Food is a No-No in Denmark

Minimizing food wastage is one of the main concerns of Denmark in its goal to eradicate the throwaway mentality. Wasting food is an avoidable scenario and the government is actively participating in efforts to curb it. In fact, a charter against food wastage has been drawn by the Ministry of Environment. […]