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Why handball matters so much in Denmark – it’s probably not...

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Living the dream: Why Hørsholm is Denmark’s hidden gem for Quality of life.

If you weren’t familiar with the Danish town of Hørsholm before, you might well be now. Hørsholm was recently ranked second in the country...

“It shouldn’t feel like a chore.” Sigga Hansen, founder of Lingua Danica, on why learning Danish can help you thrive

Do you need to learn Danish to live in Denmark?  The answer depends on who you ask. Some people believe it’s unnecessary, especially if your...

Dovento: fostering active connections for internationals in Denmark

Dovento is a platform designed to connect people through shared experiences. Last Week in Denmark recently had the pleasure of speaking to Growth Marketing...

The Man Who Brought Naples to Skagen: How Alex Verisan Built Juicy Skagen into a Culinary Destination

The unlikely rise of a pizza visionary If you had told a teenage Alex Verisan that he would one day become the face of Denmark’s...

Denmark’s Oscar entry, Pigen med nålen (The Girl with the Needle), is a flawed exploration of the horror and ambivalence of motherhood

Danish cinema punches well above its weight on the international stage. Pigen med nålen (The Girl with the Needle) has been showing in cinemas...