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 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 Want to try your hand at growing your own food or flowers but you don’t have any outside space? Don’t let that stop you. Here are our top tips for what to grow on your balcony in Denmark. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250404/how-to-grow-herbs-fruit-and-plants-on-your-balcony-in-denmark Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:33:48 +0200 how-to-grow-herbs-fruit-and-plants-on-your-balcony-in-denmark People in Denmark pay a lot for groceries, with the country’s 25 percent VAT on food among the highest in Europe. How can you lower your Danish food bill? https://www.thelocal.dk/20260401/how-to-save-money-on-food-and-drink-in-denmark Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:11:21 +0200 how-to-save-money-on-food-and-drink-in-denmark A recent survey by the Pew Research Centre delved into what people feel proudest about in their country, with Europeans pointing to history, food and culture among the main reasons. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260228/culture-politics-food-what-makes-europeans-proud-of-their-country Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:49:34 +0100 culture-politics-food-what-makes-europeans-proud-of-their-country Understandably, there's no such thing as a 'danish' in Denmark. But there's a reason the country's name is synonymous with flakey pastries worldwide — Denmark excels at treats. https://www.thelocal.dk/20230505/six-sweet-treats-you-should-be-able-to-identify-if-you-live-in-denmark Fri, 05 May 2023 15:54:23 +0200 six-sweet-treats-you-should-be-able-to-identify-if-you-live-in-denmark It's not Christmas in Denmark without gløgg, the spiced drink served warm that definitely isn’t mulled wine. So what is it and why is it a crucial part of Danish Christmas? https://www.thelocal.dk/20251223/glogg-what-is-denmarks-favourite-christmas-tipple Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:30:58 +0100 glogg-what-is-denmarks-favourite-christmas-tipple Danes are big on Christmas. What can you do to embrace the Christmas spirit like a Dane? https://www.thelocal.dk/20231121/julehygge-how-to-get-into-the-christmas-spirit-like-a-dane Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:00:33 +0100 julehygge-how-to-get-into-the-christmas-spirit-like-a-dane Residents of the Nordic countries ‒ Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Finland ‒ are eating more meat and less fruit and veg, moving less and getting heavier, a new report on lifestyles in the region has shown. https://www.thelocal.dk/20251202/grim-reading-new-report-shows-nordic-countries-eating-worse-and-moving-less Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:31:58 +0100 grim-reading-new-report-shows-nordic-countries-eating-worse-and-moving-less Several times crowned the best restaurant in the world, Noma, a beacon of gastronomy in Copenhagen, wants to carve a niche among home cooks by selling them some of its products. https://www.thelocal.dk/20251102/denmarks-fabled-restaurant-noma-sells-products-to-amateur-cooks Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:51:34 +0100 denmarks-fabled-restaurant-noma-sells-products-to-amateur-cooks Children in Denmark jump with excitement at the sound of a bell ringing somewhere on a nearby road – a sign the ‘isbil’ or ice cream van is close. But the tradition is a little different to how you might expect. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250815/whats-the-deal-with-denmarks-ice-cream-vans Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:41:11 +0200 whats-the-deal-with-denmarks-ice-cream-vans Given that nowhere in Denmark is more than 52km from the sea, fresh fish can be surprisingly hard to get hold of. When one of The Local's readers asked why, we tried to find the answer. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240828/why-cant-you-find-fresh-fish-in-supermarkets-in-denmark Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:52:22 +0200 why-cant-you-find-fresh-fish-in-supermarkets-in-denmark The company which currently owns the rights to operate American fast food giant KFC’s restaurants in Denmark, Isken Aps, has filed for bankruptcy, leaving the future of the outlets in continued doubt. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250724/denmarks-kfc-restaurant-operator-files-for-bankruptcy Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:42:21 +0200 denmarks-kfc-restaurant-operator-files-for-bankruptcy Hopping off his custom-built bicycle-turned-portable kitchen, Danish chef Morten Kryger Wulff started whipping up a feast of tantalizing, original dishes -- served with a generous side of nature. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250712/moveable-feast-danish-chef-serves-up-gastronomic-journey-by-bike Sat, 12 Jul 2025 09:47:36 +0200 moveable-feast-danish-chef-serves-up-gastronomic-journey-by-bike The 11 branches of fast food chain KFC in Denmark are to be shut down until further notice while the company looks for a new franchise operator. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250625/denmarks-kfc-restaurants-shut-down-amid-food-safety-revelations Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:26:48 +0200 denmarks-kfc-restaurants-shut-down-amid-food-safety-revelations The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration has given every single KFC restaurant in the country a score at the lower end of its scale for hygiene standards. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250623/denmarks-kfc-restaurants-get-lukewarm-hygiene-scores Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:41:29 +0200 denmarks-kfc-restaurants-get-lukewarm-hygiene-scores Denmark may have a stellar reputation as a world leader when it comes to fine dining, but it’s also home to plenty of hearty dishes. Here are a few you should try. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240419/five-dishes-that-every-newcomer-to-denmark-should-try-at-least-once Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:30:56 +0200 five-dishes-that-every-newcomer-to-denmark-should-try-at-least-once The British government has introduced temporary restrictions on travellers from European countries from bringing meat and dairy produce – even in sandwiches – into the country. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250415/travellers-from-europe-banned-from-taking-meat-and-dairy-products-into-uk Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:33:18 +0200 travellers-from-europe-banned-from-taking-meat-and-dairy-products-into-uk Lángos to lumpia, mana'ich to meat pies, and pljeskavica to petiscos: every foreigner living in Copenhagen has at least one dish from home they crave. We asked them where to go to get them. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250124/taste-of-home-where-foreigners-in-copenhagen-go-to-satisfy-their-cravings Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:50:07 +0100 taste-of-home-where-foreigners-in-copenhagen-go-to-satisfy-their-cravings Being able to partake in cakes is a great way to connect with Danes, who have a passion for baked goods. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to join in if you have allergies. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241120/how-and-where-to-enjoy-denmarks-cake-culture-if-you-have-allergies Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:22:43 +0100 how-and-where-to-enjoy-denmarks-cake-culture-if-you-have-allergies Denmark will host the next two editions of the Nordic Michelin awards, the Michelin Guide has confirmed. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241107/denmark-to-host-nordic-michelin-awards-in-2025-and-2026 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:09:58 +0100 denmark-to-host-nordic-michelin-awards-in-2025-and-2026