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Learning Danish through song lyrics

One fun way to learn Danish is to find a Danish lyricist you enjoy listening to, again and again. The repetition will give you a sense of ho...

Job switching in Denmark

Job switching in Denmark is common - Denmark has one of the highest job mobility rates in the OECD. Up to 20% of Danes will change job this ...

The design quirks of Copenhagen

Among the design quirks of Copenhagen is the color "Copenhagen Green", a green-black mix you will see on every bench in town plus many doors...

Who is Holger Danske?

Who is Holger Danske? He is Denmark's sleeping hero, a mythical figure based on a real person. The legend is that when Denmark is in trouble...

The white magic of the Danish graduation hat

The white Danish graduation cap, with its colorful band and the name of the graduate in gold embroidery on the back, awakens a deep sentimen...

Do you have to learn Danish to work in Denmark?

Do you have to learn Danish to work in Denmark? If you’re only in Denmark for a year or two, it might not be worth the investment in time ...

Why Danes find compliments so awkward

Compliments in Denmark are more rare than they are in some other cultures; getting them or giving them makes most Danes feel awkward. When y...

Romance in Denmark

Romance in Denmark has very few rules, in part because Denmark does not have fixed gender roles to the extent many other cultures do. This ...

Finding light in the Danish winter darkness

Finding light in the Danish winter darkness isn't always easy, but here are a few survival tips for the long Danish winter. Exercise helps, ...

New Year’s Eve traditions in Denmark

New Year's Eve traditions in Denmark start off at 6pm, when the Queen gives her annual speech live on TV, and end at midnight with jumping o...