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Why Foreign Businesses Should Invest in Denmark

Spotting a potential market is not the only reason why foreign businesses would decide to invest in one country. In Denmark, there are a lot of reasons why this would happen. The reasons are not by accident but rather the result of concerted efforts to make it so. According to The Economist, the Nordic countries are the best governed in the world. Denmark specifically is seen as the country with the most business friendly climate in Europe as well as having the most commercial success on record. […]

Mini-Breaks in Lalandia

Craig Hewitt

Mini-breaks are just what most stressed individuals and families need during this time where everything and everyone seems to be in a hurry. When long vacations are out of the question, short ones will do. Sometimes, all it needs to bring back the lively feeling is a little rest and recreation with the family. […]

The Danish Rye Bread Known as Rugbrød

Craig Hewitt

Most countries will have some food staples automatically associated with it. Denmark has one such food known as the rugbrød which is essentially the danish rye bread. Although it can come in various shapes and sizes, its most common form is a brown rectangular piece of bread based on sourdough. […]

Word War II Artifacts in Denmark

Craig Hewitt

Travelers who wish to see a glimpse of World War II in Denmark should not fail to visit the Skagen Bunker Museum. The privately-owned museum can be found in Jutland, Denmark near the tip of Grenen. What used to be an infirmary for treating wounded soldiers has become a museum of note containing world War II artifacts. […]

A Glimpse of the Middle Ages through Ærøskøbing

Craig Hewitt

If there is one place in Denmark that can give you a glimpse of the Middle Ages, it will be Ærøskøbing. The houses and streets have been purposely restored to achieve such look and feel. The structures are mostly one story high with the oldest dating back to the year 1645. […]

Bella Sky Hotel – the Largest Hotel in Scandinavia

Craig Hewitt

Denmark prides itself with having the largest hotel in the whole of Scandinavia – the Bella Sky Hotel. It is situated in the district of Ørestad in Copenhagen, Denmark. This four-star conference hotel has a total of 814 rooms. […]

Literacy Rate in Denmark

Craig Hewitt

Denmark has one of the most outstanding literacy rates in the world. The literacy rate is placed at 99% for both men and women. The Education Index shows Denmark in good company with the likes of Australia, New Zealand, and Finland. […]

Valentine’s Day in Denmark

Craig Hewitt

The people of Denmark celebrate Valentine’s Day in a very traditional way. Cards, flowers, and love notes are the three main components of the celebration. There are however some ways that are uniquely Danish in practice.
Valentine’s Day celebrations started rather late in Denmark. The Danes apparently only warmed up to the idea sometime during the early 1990s. They fashioned it from the American custom but made modifications. Thus the Danish Valentine resulted which is celebrated with much fanfare and activity. […]

Gender Equality: Not Taken Lightly in Denmark

Craig Hewitt

Denmark holds an impressive record in the subject of gender equality. It does not take the issue lightly as evidenced by existing legislative acts that will ensure adherence to it. Gender equality is said to be one of the reasons why Denmark is the happiest country in the world. […]

Kjeldsens Butter Cookies: a Denmark Original

Craig Hewitt

Whenever we bite into a butter cookie, it is almost impossible not to think of Denmark. One of the reasons for this is the mark made by its famous Kjeldsens Butter Cookies. Now producing other cookie variants as well, Kjeldsens continues it history of exceptional baking craftsmanship that started in 1933. […]