The Local Denmark

Ten tips for surviving a Danish Christmas party

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 17:02:08 +0100

Ahead of one of the busiest weeks for Christmas parties, we've dusted off our pro tips to help you make it through the Danish julefrokost.

Copenhagen, Stockholm given dismal rankings in expat city survey

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 13:05:57 +0100

Distant locals and a difficult housing market are among the factors resulting in a poor ranking for Scandinavian capitals in a survey on life for internationals in major cities.

Ten of Denmark's most 'Instagram-able' places

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 19:43:07 +0200

We gathered a few of our favourite spots in Denmark, from natural beauties to man-made architectural marvels. All you have to do is grab your phone to capture the moment.

Ten signs you've been in Denmark too long

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 15:21:12 +0200

Admit it, you do 'Danish' things you never thought you would. Take a look at our list and if more than a few of them ring true with you, then you just may have been here too long.

Ten of the best: weird and wonderful Danish news stories from 2017

Thu, 28 Dec 2017 13:26:25 +0100

From a bridge that was built too short to the drug dealer who mistook a police car for a taxi, 2017 offered its fair share of striking stories in Denmark.

Ten Danish towns with hilarious literal translations

Fri, 14 Jul 2017 20:26:12 +0200

Most native English speakers in Denmark have probably laughed at words like ‘fartkontrol’, ‘slut’ and ‘skat’, but what about names of towns and villages?

Denmark world’s 10th best country for immigrants: report

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 12:33:46 +0200

Denmark rated tenth in a study that placed neighbouring Sweden as the world’s best country for immigrants.

Denmark's ten weirdest animal phrases

Thu, 06 Jul 2017 13:00:00 +0200

We have picked out our ten favourite Danish animal idioms.

The ten things I'll miss most about living in Denmark

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:29:44 +0100

Justin Cremer, The Local Denmark’s editor since the site’s very launch, is saying goodbye as he prepares to move back to the United States. Here he reflects on what he’s most likely to miss after nearly seven years in Copenhagen.

Ten surprising things that happened to me after moving to Denmark

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:24:17 +0100

Relocation expert Melanie Haynes shares ten things she wasn’t prepared for when she joined the Danes.

Ten ‘alternative facts’ about Denmark

Mon, 23 Jan 2017 09:44:29 +0100

US President Donald Trump spent a good part of his first weekend in the White House continuing his self-described “running war with the media”.

The absolute worst words in the Danish language

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 14:56:12 +0100

In my six-plus years in Denmark, I’ve developed something of a love-hate relationship with the Danish language. I’m probably not as good at speaking it as I should be, yet I’m also a lot better than I tend to let on.

Nine (cynical) reasons I left London for Copenhagen

Thu, 24 Nov 2016 11:39:15 +0100

Natalia Bagniewska left her cushy home and job in London four weeks ago for a life of the unknown in Copenhagen. Here's why.

13 signs that you'll never master Danish

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 17:15:22 +0200

Whether you've been in Denmark for ten months or ten years, some things just never get easier. Here's our list of 13 tell-tale signs that your Danish could still use some work.

Six things I learned while living in Denmark

Wed, 06 Jul 2016 13:32:40 +0200

From hygge to great beer there are many things to learn from Denmark, our recently-departed intern writes.

What Google says about the Danes (and other Europeans)

Mon, 09 May 2016 17:37:45 +0200

In celebration of Europe Day, here’s a look at what Google says about Europeans.

Denmark’s Great Prayer Day: 7 things to know

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 22:42:01 +0200

Friday is a national holiday, but just what is Great Prayer Day and what’s the deal with those wheat buns? Here is The Local’s guide to this special Danish day.

7 things to know about Denmark's ties to Mexico

Wed, 13 Apr 2016 14:15:19 +0200

As Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto visits Copenhagen, we look at the countries' connections.

Copenhagen's global reputation improves

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:07:56 +0100

Copenhagen is the ninth most reputable city in the world according to a new study, moving up two spots in a list dominated by Europe.

Ten first impressions of Denmark

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 19:04:35 +0200

The Local's new intern Agustin Millan arrived in Denmark knowing next to nothing about the place. Here are some things about life in Denmark that made the biggest impression on the Spaniard during his first weeks in the country.