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Copenhagen’s Refshaleøen will be Transformed into a “Eurovision Island” in May 2014

Expect Copenhagen to be filled with tourists next May as it hosts the 59th Eurovision Song Contest from May 6 – 10.
The announcement that Copenhagen will be the host city for the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest came last week with Jon Ola Sand, Executive Supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest, saying, “Copenhagen is one of Europe’s most popular tourist destination and has what it takes to host an event of this scale.” […]

Denmark Tops the 2013 World Happiness Report

Craig Hewitt

The pursuit of happiness is a highly personal matter, but in Denmark you can say that happiness is a national trait. […]

Zulu Comedy Festival Gets Cracking with English Acts Aplenty

Craig Hewitt

Feeling a little down? If you are, then the blues couldn’t have visited you at a better time because you can still catch the last few days of the Zulu Comedy Festival.
A ten-day festival that started on the 23rd of August, the Zulu Comedy Festival brings the best stand-up comedians from all over Denmark and even other countries. With acts ranging from the raunchy to the more intellectual ones, you’ll find yourself laughing your socks off. […]

Denmark Stone Age Structures Opened to the Public as Part of the European Megalithic Route

Craig Hewitt

A peek back into the Stone Age is one of the things the “Megalithic Routes” Project aims to bring to common people as they open up various locations in Denmark, Germany, Netherlands and Sweden. Each of the locations is accessible via motor-driven vehicles, making the “Megalithic Route” really accessible and a great touristic holiday route through these partner countries. Of course, emphasis on eco-friendliness and sustainability is also part of the whole plan. […]

Carlsberg Beer Flows Freely in Denmark with Brewery Strike Over

Craig Hewitt

Carlsberg, one of the largest breweries in the world, was forced to consider importing beer after 130 of its workers from the Fredecia Brewery went on strike last August 14, effectively shutting down operations. Though Carlsberg always has about a week’s worth of draft products in stock and retail stores having their own stock as well, the week-long strike almost lead to a beer shortage in Denmark. […]

Entries for the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2014 Now Being Accepted

Craig Hewitt

Denmark is the proud winner of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) but that doesn’t mean that the country is planning to rest on its laurels. In preparation for the Eurovision Song Contest 2014, the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix is already accepting entries from which they would select the Danish National Song to represent the country next year. […]

Snukfest 2013: Great Location, Good Music and Hi-Tech Payment Method

Craig Hewitt

The Smukfest Festival, is indeed Denmark’s Most Beautiful Festival, as it is held in Skanderborg’s famous forest – Dyrehaven. […]

Bomb Scare was False Alarm: Copenhagen Safe for Tourists

Craig Hewitt

Copenhagen has always been one of the safest cities to travel, with security not a major issue and problems with extremists not being part of the daily city news. So it was rather surprising to hear of a bomb scare just a couple of days ago. […]

Chinese Santa Wins World Santa Claus Congress in Bakken

Craig Hewitt

Christmas may be still be quite far off, but in Bakken it’s just barely over.
Bakken, the world’s oldest amusement park, is also home to the Annual World Santa Congress, an event that draws more than a hundred St. Nicks for a few days of Christmas festivities right in the middle of summer. […]

Your Denmark Road Trip Guide

Craig Hewitt

Going on a road trip is one of the best ways to experience any country, including Denmark. After all, driving around in your own car gives you the freedom to go off the beaten path, not being constrained by the routes and schedules that public transports or even booked tours impose. […]