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Can Denmark’s Second-Hand Culture Be Moved Online?

Young couple comparing dining chairs and wooden tables in a modern furniture store showroom
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Safety, Social Norms, and Why Copenhagen’s Cyclists Skip the Helmet

A busy two-lane cycle bridge with cyclists riding in both directions, flanked by trees and a river, with urban buildings visible in the background.

Roskilde Festival 2026: The Mechanics of a Temporary City

Aerial shot of Roskilde Festival with thousands of colourful tents spreading across the foreground, the iconic orange stage visible in the middle, and the town of Roskilde and its fjord stretching into the distance

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A message for #TheForgottenGold: You are the #bonusfamilie of Denmark

You’ve seen it yourself and read about it endlessly on LinkedIn: The international talent that Denmark works so hard to attract is leaving in...

Not Your Usual Daniel: The Moldovan transforming Copenhagen’s wine bar culture

Join me in a new series for Last Week in Denmark, where we spotlight stories from the golden internationals who made Denmark their new...

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...