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In 1887, Gottfried Benneweitz began giving circus performances outdoors in Denmark. Being a son of a German traveling musician who happened to move to Denmark, it was but natural for Gottfried to become an artist and musician. The son however proved more daring and entrepreneurial than the father. He established his traveling performing company which would later be known as Circus Benneweis. It holds the record of being the circus longest held by the establishing family.  […]

For those who are wondering where the best to place to party is in Denmark, one of the more frequently mentioned is the Jomfru Ane Gade. This is actually a street in Aalborg, Denmark which is home to a long stretch of restaurants and bars. By day, people can have their choice of places to quietly dine. Once evening sets in however, it transforms into the merriest party place primarily because of the numerous discos found in the area. […]

Since the 1970s, TV Dramas have had the attention of the Danish audience. One in particular has been used as the standard of drama series – Matador. Thus, it was common for new drama series to be touted as the “New Matador” as they are shown. However, not one has yet come up to the challenge of displacing it from its honored place in television entertainment.
Matador was a TV series produced by the Danish Broadcasting Corporation which was formerly known as Danmarks Radio. It was shown between 1978 and 1981. It was directed by Erik Balling, a Danish filmmaker.  […]

There are various celebrations observed by the Danes all throughout the year. One that is particularly associated with the season of Lent is the Fastelavn. Although the people of Denmark now are predominantly Protestant, it is a celebration that originated from Roman Catholic traditions. What used to be a religious event has become an event very similar to the Mardi Gras. […]

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. […]

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.” […]

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

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. […]

If you’re looking for a good excuse to travel to Copenhagen in the near future, perhaps the Copenhagen Summer Dance 2013 will give you one. […]