Danish dinner party customs, and why it’s OK if you break your Royal Copenhagen dishes

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 ...

Danish Movies and TV 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...

August, The first day of school, and how children learn to be Danish: The Danish Year Part 8

Kids learn to be Danish in day care, which usually begins at age 1. Values like independence, responsibility, and empathy are how they learn...

July, Nature in Denmark, and following The Daisy Route: The Danish Year Part 7

The Daisy Route in Denmark is a great place to experience the many types of Danish nature, from fjords to marshes to grasslands to open mead...

June: Danish pride, women in uniform, and the reverse Jante Law: The Danish Year Part 6

June in Denmark is a month of light, tradition, and quiet patriotism — from Sankt Hans bonfires and fresh strawberries to Constitution Day...