https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Denmark in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Whether you're in the mood for seafood, leisurely walks, history or shopping – there's plenty to experience in southern Sweden. It's easily accessible from Copenhagen and with the Swedish krona currently weak, it's cheap too. https://www.thelocal.dk/20230602/discover-southern-sweden-five-of-the-best-day-trips-from-copenhagen Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:00:43 +0200 discover-southern-sweden-five-of-the-best-day-trips-from-copenhagen Music fans in Denmark have a lot to look forward to this summer. Big names from the UK, the US, and elsewhere are set to perform at arenas, festivals and other concert venues this year. Here is your chronological guide to the must-see artists. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260520/live-music-the-international-artists-performing-in-denmark-in-2026 Wed, 20 May 2026 14:06:02 +0200 live-music-the-international-artists-performing-in-denmark-in-2026 In one of her first summers in Denmark, Rushnan Binte Amin spent an entire week discovering the country through six separate day trips from Copenhagen. It changed the way she saw her adopted home. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260616/one-week-six-breaks-how-i-discovered-denmark-through-day-trips-from-copenhagen Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:35:28 +0200 one-week-six-breaks-how-i-discovered-denmark-through-day-trips-from-copenhagen Spring has sprung in Denmark, which means there's a wide range of produce on offer in the Danish countryside, if you know where to look. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260416/the-three-tasty-treats-that-make-spring-in-denmark-a-foragers-dream Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:39:40 +0200 the-three-tasty-treats-that-make-spring-in-denmark-a-foragers-dream Whether you’re at home with the kids or just looking for something to do over the long weekend, we’ve put together a list of events happening in Copenhagen this Easter. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260330/family-friendly-events-in-copenhagen-over-the-easter-holiday Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:40:38 +0200 family-friendly-events-in-copenhagen-over-the-easter-holiday Flying with children can be stressful at the best of times, so here are The Local’s best tips for departing from Copenhagen airport with your kids in tow. https://www.thelocal.dk/20230818/what-parents-need-to-know-about-travelling-through-copenhagen-airport-with-kids Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:53:34 +0200 what-parents-need-to-know-about-travelling-through-copenhagen-airport-with-kids If you’ve spent any time in Denmark’s capital, you’ll know the locals refer to it as København. Does anywhere else apart from Copenhagen have an English version of its name, and why? https://www.thelocal.dk/20240919/how-many-places-in-denmark-have-different-names-in-english Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:12:24 +0200 how-many-places-in-denmark-have-different-names-in-english Spellbinding Christmas markets offering up a cosy atmosphere, handmade gifts, and an authentic experience are available all over Denmark. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241108/ten-of-denmarks-best-and-most-loved-christmas-markets Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:59:40 +0100 ten-of-denmarks-best-and-most-loved-christmas-markets Many are put off by the thought of packed airports, swamped motorways and overcrowded trains. So, is the longer journey from Oslo to Copenhagen via ferry a better solution? https://www.thelocal.dk/20240321/should-you-choose-the-ferry-between-oslo-and-copenhagen-over-flying Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:30:31 +0100 should-you-choose-the-ferry-between-oslo-and-copenhagen-over-flying There is one benefit of a wetter-than-usual summer: it's great for mushrooms! Richard Orange discovers five things you need to know about how to mushroom-hunt like a Dane. https://www.thelocal.dk/20230816/how-to-pick-mushrooms-in-denmark-like-youve-been-doing-it-all-your-life Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:31:19 +0200 how-to-pick-mushrooms-in-denmark-like-youve-been-doing-it-all-your-life From fairytale charm to Viking history, Denmark has a variety of impressive tourist attractions. But there's just no pleasing some people, as these TripAdvisor reviews show. https://www.thelocal.dk/20230906/the-harshest-tripadvisor-comments-about-denmark Wed, 06 Sep 2023 16:08:09 +0200 the-harshest-tripadvisor-comments-about-denmark Denmark has developed a bit of a reputation as a destination wedding location. The Local’s Sarah Redohl looks into why so many foreign couples head to Denmark to wed. https://www.thelocal.dk/20220206/why-do-foreign-couples-head-to-denmark-to-get-married Sun, 06 Feb 2022 12:18:41 +0100 why-do-foreign-couples-head-to-denmark-to-get-married For many heading to the bureau de change and getting their money exchanged into a foreign currency is a holiday tradition. But with card and app payments ubiquitous in Denmark, is cash necessary, and are there any better alternatives? https://www.thelocal.dk/20230703/explained-is-it-better-for-tourists-to-use-cash-or-card-in-denmark Mon, 03 Jul 2023 18:07:10 +0200 explained-is-it-better-for-tourists-to-use-cash-or-card-in-denmark Is it ever possible to camp or sleep on the beach in Denmark? Read on to find out the rules and restrictions on where you can and can't camp along the country’s many coastlines. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250625/can-you-camp-or-sleep-over-on-beaches-in-denmark Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:37:23 +0200 can-you-camp-or-sleep-over-on-beaches-in-denmark Copenhagen is an unmissable part of any trip to Denmark, but there’s no reason to limit yourself to the capital when there are beautiful, historic and atmospheric smaller-sized towns scattered all over the country. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250516/five-of-the-most-beautiful-towns-in-denmark-to-visit-this-summer Fri, 16 May 2025 18:59:21 +0200 five-of-the-most-beautiful-towns-in-denmark-to-visit-this-summer Summer houses are an integral part of the Danish lifestyle, with thousands of them scattered around the country to be enjoyed for long weekends or extended holidays. Here are the best areas to have a summer house holiday in Denmark. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240214/where-are-the-best-areas-to-holiday-in-a-danish-summer-house Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:45:09 +0100 where-are-the-best-areas-to-holiday-in-a-danish-summer-house Whether you have an allergy or travel with someone who does, dealing with unfamiliar foods and not knowing what you can eat can be a stressful experience. Hopefully this guide will help you get by in Denmark. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240717/the-essential-guide-for-travelling-with-allergies-in-denmark Wed, 17 Jul 2024 17:58:54 +0200 the-essential-guide-for-travelling-with-allergies-in-denmark Denmark has an abundance of natural beauty and it is open for exploration, but you risk a fine if you overstep certain rules designed to protect the wild environment. https://www.thelocal.dk/20230620/collecting-butterflies-to-pooing-5-offences-you-can-be-fined-for-in-denmarks-great-outdoors Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:14:58 +0200 collecting-butterflies-to-pooing-5-offences-you-can-be-fined-for-in-denmarks-great-outdoors Mexican tourist Rocio Gomez spent an hour boating on Copenhagen's canals free of charge in exchange for picking up litter in the water, part of a city programme for rewarding eco-friendly tourists. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250702/tourists-reap-rewards-for-keeping-copenhagen-clean Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:20:50 +0200 tourists-reap-rewards-for-keeping-copenhagen-clean From swimming in harbours to hiking across islands to attending music festivals, we want to know what makes the Danish summer special for you. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250625/tell-us-what-is-your-ultimate-danish-summer-holiday-activity Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:25:49 +0200 tell-us-what-is-your-ultimate-danish-summer-holiday-activity