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 We asked our readers for tips on how to save money when holidaying in Denmark and for some of the best things to do. This is what they said. https://www.thelocal.dk/20200702/readers-tips-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-a-holiday-in-denmark Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:16:32 +0200 readers-tips-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-a-holiday-in-denmark Just days after lockdowns ended and European travel restrictions were lifted, many were staying home in the cool on Tuesday as a mini-heatwave hit the continent with temperatures touching 40 degrees Celcius. https://www.thelocal.dk/20200623/europe-sizzles-in-heatwave-as-temperatures-rise-towards-40c Tue, 23 Jun 2020 18:42:33 +0200 europe-sizzles-in-heatwave-as-temperatures-rise-towards-40c Several of Denmark's political parties want to release part or all of Danish residents''frozen holiday money' ahead of the summer break, meaning a cheque of up to 24,500 kroner for someone earning 350,000 kroner a year. And some want to go even further and give out 'helicopter money'. https://www.thelocal.dk/20200610/is-denmarks-government-about-to-send-you-a-stonking-great-cheque Wed, 10 Jun 2020 10:18:59 +0200 is-denmarks-government-about-to-send-you-a-stonking-great-cheque Summer weather is forecast to return to Denmark this weekend with temperatures reaching up to 27 degrees. https://www.thelocal.dk/20190823/27-degrees-denmark-set-for-weekend-summer-return Fri, 23 Aug 2019 12:24:33 +0200 27-degrees-denmark-set-for-weekend-summer-return The last few days in Denmark have seen thousands flock to beaches during their annual leave as clear skies and strong sun heat up the Scandinavian country. https://www.thelocal.dk/20190726/denmark-set-for-breather-as-heatwave-eases Fri, 26 Jul 2019 12:42:10 +0200 denmark-set-for-breather-as-heatwave-eases A major rescue action involving a helicopter and boats took place at Fjellerup beach in Djursland, eastern Jutland on Wednesday, after three children got into trouble while surfing. https://www.thelocal.dk/20190725/rescue-action-off-danish-coast-as-three-children-drift-to-sea-on-surfboards Thu, 25 Jul 2019 19:25:14 +0200 rescue-action-off-danish-coast-as-three-children-drift-to-sea-on-surfboards Hot weather is not usually Denmark’s biggest selling point, but with thousands of kilometres of coast, there are plenty of places to cool down when temperatures rise. https://www.thelocal.dk/20190624/five-places-to-go-in-denmark-when-the-weather-is-hot Mon, 24 Jun 2019 14:34:37 +0200 five-places-to-go-in-denmark-when-the-weather-is-hot With warm sunshine set to return to Denmark following a cooler spell, lifeguards are advising against solo swimming dips off the country’s coasts. https://www.thelocal.dk/20190709/dont-go-into-danish-water-alone-emergency-services Tue, 09 Jul 2019 14:02:04 +0200 dont-go-into-danish-water-alone-emergency-services A high-pressure front, which was responsible for the weekend’s summer weather, could be about to push temperatures even higher. https://www.thelocal.dk/20190624/is-a-heatwave-about-to-send-temperatures-soaring-in-denmark Mon, 24 Jun 2019 12:24:22 +0200 is-a-heatwave-about-to-send-temperatures-soaring-in-denmark Animals from mountainous regions are noticeably feeling the effects of the current warm temperatures, zoos say. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180807/denmarks-zoo-animals-suffer-in-summer-heat Tue, 07 Aug 2018 14:30:19 +0200 denmarks-zoo-animals-suffer-in-summer-heat A number of people have received hospital treatment after drinking too much tap water in an attempt to stay hydrated. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180806/danes-hospitalised-after-drinking-too-much-tap-water Mon, 06 Aug 2018 19:29:00 +0200 danes-hospitalised-after-drinking-too-much-tap-water This year’s warm summer has created optimal conditions for wasps, meaning pest control businesses in Denmark are working overtime. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180723/plague-of-wasps-is-sting-in-the-tail-for-danish-pest-control Mon, 23 Jul 2018 20:08:24 +0200 plague-of-wasps-is-sting-in-the-tail-for-danish-pest-control After a wet start, May’s remarkable summer-like weather will continue over the holiday weekend, the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) said on Friday. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180518/denmark-to-enjoy-dancing-sun-over-holiday-weekend Fri, 18 May 2018 19:17:34 +0200 denmark-to-enjoy-dancing-sun-over-holiday-weekend Those holding out hope that summer would arrive in August will be disappointed – although perhaps not terribly surprised – by the prognosis from the Danish Meteorology Institute (DMI). https://www.thelocal.dk/20170801/denmarks-august-forecast-is-as-depressing-as-julys-final-figures Tue, 01 Aug 2017 17:39:55 +0200 denmarks-august-forecast-is-as-depressing-as-julys-final-figures Let’s face it, this has hardly felt like summer. Now we’ve got the numbers to prove it. https://www.thelocal.dk/20170726/denmark-faces-first-summer-less-july-in-38-years Wed, 26 Jul 2017 19:11:21 +0200 denmark-faces-first-summer-less-july-in-38-years When you think about travel in Denmark, long journeys are probably not the first thing that springs to mind. But when you take them, they are well worth it. https://www.thelocal.dk/20170629/summer-travels-in-denmark-skagen Thu, 29 Jun 2017 11:00:00 +0200 summer-travels-in-denmark-skagen For those of us who love sun, the beach and a nice cold treat (and let’s be honest, that’s all of us) the good times will keep on rolling. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160603/denmarks-heat-wave-to-continue-for-at-least-a-week Fri, 03 Jun 2016 16:10:24 +0200 denmarks-heat-wave-to-continue-for-at-least-a-week Jump on in, the water is fine! In fact, it's cleaner than it's ever been. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160526/denmark-beaches-water-cleaner-than-ever Thu, 26 May 2016 13:29:56 +0200 denmark-beaches-water-cleaner-than-ever