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 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 People in Denmark and Norway have the day off on Maundy Thursday, but people in Sweden still have to work. Why is this? https://www.thelocal.dk/20240328/why-is-maundy-thursday-a-holiday-in-denmark-and-norway-but-not-sweden Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:40:01 +0100 why-is-maundy-thursday-a-holiday-in-denmark-and-norway-but-not-sweden Whether you're driving to the in-laws in northern Jutland, taking the train, or staying in Copenhagen, here's everything we know about travelling in Denmark over Easter 2026. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260327/everything-you-need-to-know-about-easter-travel-in-denmark Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:49:08 +0100 everything-you-need-to-know-about-easter-travel-in-denmark For many people in Denmark, the påskefrokost or Easter lunch means getting together with family or friends to relax during a period of extended down time from work. But what are the essential elements of this annual tradition? https://www.thelocal.dk/20220413/paskefrokost-what-are-the-essentials-of-a-danish-easter-lunch Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:48:03 +0200 paskefrokost-what-are-the-essentials-of-a-danish-easter-lunch Egg hunts, an all-day lunch, gækkebrev, five-day weekend and snaps. Here's your complete guide to a Danish Easter. https://www.thelocal.dk/20190418/the-complete-guide-to-easter-in-denmark Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:31:12 +0200 the-complete-guide-to-easter-in-denmark From a giant flea market to Peppa Pig at Legoland to an open-air museum recreating Easters past, here are some of the best activities and events going on in Denmark this Easter holiday. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240327/at-least-six-things-for-adults-and-kids-to-do-in-denmark-this-easter Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:58:44 +0100 at-least-six-things-for-adults-and-kids-to-do-in-denmark-this-easter Danes enjoy one of the longest Easter holiday weekends with three extra public holidays. But how are shops, restaurants, museums, and medical services affected? https://www.thelocal.dk/20240327/whats-open-and-whats-closed-in-denmark-over-easter-weekend Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:54:03 +0100 whats-open-and-whats-closed-in-denmark-over-easter-weekend Denmark's government is planning to open the way for limited church services over Easter, so that Christians can celebrate the resurrection, even during the coronavirus lockdown. https://www.thelocal.dk/20200401/denmark-planning-to-reopen-churches-for-easter-sunday Wed, 01 Apr 2020 21:00:34 +0200 denmark-planning-to-reopen-churches-for-easter-sunday Danish police will need a court order if they want to raid Easter lunches they suspect of breaking a ban on groups of ten people, Denmark's Health Minister Magnus Heunicke has confirmed. https://www.thelocal.dk/20200331/danish-police-will-now-need-a-court-order-to-raid-easter-lunch-minister Tue, 31 Mar 2020 18:10:01 +0200 danish-police-will-now-need-a-court-order-to-raid-easter-lunch-minister Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said that the country could begin a "gradual, quiet and controlled opening" after Easter, in the first sign of an end to the country's strict lockdown. https://www.thelocal.dk/20200330/danish-pm-announces-gradual-reopening-after-easter Mon, 30 Mar 2020 23:41:37 +0200 danish-pm-announces-gradual-reopening-after-easter Passengers travelling with Denmark’s national rail operator DSB during the Easter holiday period could experience journey times up to an hour longer. https://www.thelocal.dk/20190416/travelling-by-train-in-denmark-this-easter-you-could-be-in-for-a-delay Tue, 16 Apr 2019 19:16:58 +0200 travelling-by-train-in-denmark-this-easter-you-could-be-in-for-a-delay Are you travelling by car around Denmark over the Easter holiday period, or leaving the country and coming back? Here’s how to keep updated on traffic. https://www.thelocal.dk/20190413/heres-what-to-expect-from-denmarks-easter-holiday-traffic Sat, 13 Apr 2019 19:39:53 +0200 heres-what-to-expect-from-denmarks-easter-holiday-traffic