Copenhagen is a beautiful city with a rich history and culture. The best time to travel is from May to September, when the weather is mild and the days are long. July and August are the busiest months, so expect larger crowds and higher prices. The city is also known for its Christmas markets, which … Read more
Hey guys, after taking last weekend off from my stressful work in Berlin, I decided to take a trip to the beautiful North Sea coast in Denmark. I rented a nice little cottage up by Skagen that was perfect for one person and I could unload my stuff there right away. When I entered my … Read more
Free holiday homes in Denmark over Easter There are still many vacant holiday homes in Denmark over Easter. As you can see, the prices are falling, so that you can also get a bargain. Easter in Denmark – are the shops open? Even at Easter in Denmark, the shops in the larger towns are open … Read more
booking.com black friday Hello, everyone! If you are looking for the best way to save money this Black Friday, we have a tip for you: go to booking.com and book a hotel room at a discounted price! Booking.com has partnered with a number of hotels and resorts to offer you discounts and extras like spa … Read more
Copenhagen is regularly ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world, and it’s easy to see why. The Danish capital has it all – great infrastructure, high quality of life, a strong economy and a huge cultural and leisure offer. One of the things that makes Copenhagen so livable is its excellent … Read more
Nørrebro is now the coolest city district in the world, according to Timeout magazine. So now in first place is a neighborhood in Denmark’s capital, multicultural Nørrebro. It is a melting pot where many people from different ethnic backgrounds live. Besides the obligatory cafes and bars, there are numerous record stores and the Superkilen, a … Read more
What should I know before visiting Copenhagen for the first time? Visiting Copenhagen for the first time can seem like a daunting task. The airport is way out of the city center so you have to worry about how to get to your accommodation during check-in time. You can either take the airport train, which … Read more
In 1968, the first LEGO brick was laid at the LEGO factory in Billund, Denmark. Today, LEGO is a global phenomenon with millions of bricks sold each year. But it all started in a small Danish town. In the early days, LEGO was sold only in Denmark. But as word of the colorful bricks spread, … Read more
Copenhagen in winter – short trip to Denmark? Yes, you can! Copenhagen is not only characterized by its canals, cobblestone streets, bridges and historic buildings. No, now the city is also worth visiting for its Christmas events. I got a tip that the most popular place to visit for this reason is “Kødbyen” (the Meatpacking … Read more
æbleskiver are small cakes that are spherical in shape. They are traditionally eaten in Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Sweden, Færøerne and Germany. The cakes are usually made with wheat flour, milk, sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla, salt, and sometimes with raisins. A variant of the æbleskive is the German apple pancake. Æbleskiver is a traditional dish for … Read more
Braided delicacy from the Danish kitchen Everyone looks forward to family time at Christmas. After a hearty lunch and perhaps a little nap, the scent of freshly brewed coffee and home-baked cookies will soon spread throughout the house – it’s coffee time! Would you like to surprise your family with something new for Advent coffee? … Read more
Danish Christmas traditions In Denmark, too, all signs point to Christmas in December. There are brightly lit Christmas trees in squares and gardens, and the breweries brew various Christmas beers (juleøl) that are stronger than the usual beer. People meet on various occasions in a relaxed atmosphere, drink mulled wine (gløgg) and eat donuts (æbleskiver) … Read more
According to a new report, Læsø has by far the most hours of sunshine of the year. The island of Bornholm, Denmark’s sunny island, is tilting from its base. Bornholm has long been able to boast of being Denmark’s sunny island. But now it’s over. Nobody beats Læsø when it comes to hours of sunshine. … Read more
Bornholm’s nature always offers more than the beautiful rocky coasts and sandy beaches, and this second part of Bornholm is now becoming more accessible, says the Danish Nature Agency. A new walking route through Bornholm called Højlyngsstien will soon become a reality. With funds from the government agreement Summer in Nature 2020, Bornholm is now … Read more
The new ‘Kings Hall’ is the latest addition to the Lejre Land of Legends open air museum. Located 45 minutes west of Copenhagen, it is a recreated version of the largest Viking Age building in Denmark – and the largest so-called “King’s Hall” ever found in the Nordic region. The building is due to be … Read more
Smells and sounds, shapes and colors, tastes and feelings: the new adventure center “Naturkraft” at Ringkøbing Fjord is now taking visitors on a journey through the landscapes and seasons of the region Nowhere else in Denmark does nature show its powers as clearly as at the North Sea: From now on, the natural phenomena of … Read more
On Saturday, June 20th, we have the summer solstice and thus the longest day of the year. How long the day lasts, however, depends a lot on where you are. On Saturday, June 20th, the sun passes the highest point of its annual walk across the sky. This time is called summer solstice, or in … Read more
My favorite island in the whole world. This is how the Danish singer Christopher describes his relationship with Bornholm, which he visited in early spring to record the music video for the single Leap of Faith. This weekend it came out and the result offers a wealth of beautiful pictures from Bornholm, starting in Ringebakkerne. … Read more
The newspaper throws his love on Bornholm with 10 full pages. Bornholm is currently promoting within Denmark to attract more Danish tourists. Hammershus, Christiansø, Kalas Ice, Dueodde, Cliffs of the Sanctuary, Bornholm on Wheels (Jan Gildam’s food truck), Melstedgaard Outdoor and Agriculture Museum (Gaarden), Bison in Almindingen, The Red Warehouse restaurant, Stavehøl Waterfall … The … Read more
Before 2030, Bornholm will be converted into an energy island connected to offshore wind farms and delivering 2 GW of electricity. At the same time, an artificial energy island is being built in the North Sea that will provide at least 10 GW of wind power over the long term. On Wednesday, the Danish government … Read more
It currently looks like Denmark will open the border for German vacationers for the summer holidays. But what about the ferry connections? What do you have to consider? The Bornholmslinjen shipping company has already gained a lot of experience here in recent months for the crossing to Bornholm, so that the safety of the guests … Read more
After years of decline, the stock of shelf orchids (elder orchid) is Latin Dactylorhiza Sambucina – an almost extinct orchid that grows in the Kåsegård loop in Klinteby – has more than doubled. This is announced by landscape manager Katrine Høst from the BRK Ministry for Nature and the Environment. In recent years, insect hotels … Read more
Bornholm is the second most sustainable island in Europe The Danish island of Bornholm is the first winner of the EU Responsible Islands Award. The Danish island received the title in recognition of its innovative energy solutions and its contribution to a sustainable and climate-friendly Europe, the European Commission announced today. The prize is endowed … Read more
