Brok: The Danish art of petty complaints

We’re having a heat wave in Denmark now, and this is a country that is not really built for it. There’s very little air conditioning out...

Authenticity and the Danish summer light

These are the light times in Denmark. In summer, it’s light until around 10 or 11 in the evening and then the sun is back around 4am. It�...

The Scheduled Dane: Why Friendship Needs a Calendar

People who move to Denmark often complain that Danes are not spontaneous. Trying to strike up a conversation with someone in the street or i...

Why it’s OK to break your Royal Copenhagen porcelain

A dinner invitation to someone’s home is an honor in Denmark, and people often dress better for it than they might dress for work. Ladies ...

Vintage Danish TV and movies as a Guide to Danish Culture

Danish movies and TV are a great way to learn about Danish culture as well as improve your Danish-language comprehension, and many Danish fi...

How to Live in Denmark audiobooks free on Spotify

Got Spotify Premium? Then you have access to all five of our "How to Live in Dennmark" audiobooks for free! ...

December, Little Nisse, Big Money: The Danish Year Part 12

Nisse in Denmark are more than charming Christmas déco. They’re centuries-old household spirits that play a central role in Danish holida...

November Rain and “daylighting” buried rivers: The Danish Year Part 11

November rain in Denmark, with its grey, dark, and cold atmosphere, makes it seem like the country has more water than it will ever need. Bu...

October, Democracy in Denmark, and competitive poster hanging: The Danish Year Part 10

Election posters are a colorful part of democracy in Denmark. In October, the campaigns swing into gear, and when whistle blows on a set dat...

September, elite sports in Denmark, and the not-quite death of Jante Law: The Danish Year Part 9

How does Denmark develop world-class athletes while staying true to its egalitarian values? From handball and cycling to the unique influenc...