It’s nearly time to go Christmas crazy – and what is better than to visit a Christmas market, see the beautiful lights, taste the traditional Danish fare, like Gløgg (our type of mulled wine) or Brunkager, Klejner (Christmas cookies), or the amazing Danish Æbleskiver (small fluffy pancake balls) served with icing sugar, cinnamon or jam. YUMMY. SO to make your life easier – we have compiled a fab list of…
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The best places for ice skating in Copenhagen
Brrr – the winter has definitely arrived here in Copenhagen. It is freezing cold, so now the Danes are busy planning exactly what to do in the blistering cold. The weather doesn’t stop the Copenhageners from venturing outdoors. ICESKATING is a favourite thing to do,…
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Danish words and what they (might) mean part 2.
Remember this post I posted ages ago about random Danish words/phrases and what they actually mean? Well, I believe it is time for a much-needed update, on random Danish words and sayings that might mean something other than you think: Før djævlen får sko på!! Before…
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Autumn things to see and do in Copenhagen – a GUIDE
AHHHH Autumn.! Autumn has always been a fickle time of year. You can have amazing sunny days, where the landscape thrills you with the colour explosion, or wild winds, rain, – you know – that literally goes straight through you. Both have their charm, as…
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REFSHALEØEN – a Copenhagen destination!
Copenhagen’s once-industrial district, Refshaleøen, – also known as REFFEN– has transformed into one of the city’s trendiest neighborhoods, known for its creativity, alternative urban development, festivals, and diverse culinary options. Accessible by bike, bus, or even harbor bus, this island has become an integral part…
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Copenhagen and a bit a about the weather
Many years ago, I had a conversation with a friend of mine, who live abroad, about the weather. I said, that in Copenhagen, (or at least I do this) people generally obsess about the temperature in the summer. – what I mean is – that…
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Knuthenborg Safari Park
KNUTHENBORG IS REALLY A SAFARI PARK LOCATED IN THE SOUTH OF ZEALAND. When we say Safari Park-we mean SAFARI PARK. Knuthenborg is where you get to see animals in an environment almost close to the real thing without any cages. (only the tigers and the…
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Camp adventure and SKOVTÅRNET
Last year I created a go-to guide for parents with teens and tweens visiting Denmark – mainly the Capital of Copenhagen and the island of Zealand. There are SOO many absolutely amazing places to visit, and we wanted to share the ones that made our…
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The KunstLab in Louisiana (for kids)
reklame/inviteret The girls were lucky to attend the KunstLab art school at Louisiana Museum for modern art during the last winter season. It was a bit different due to Covid19, but the programme was meticulously planned around the exhibitions at the museum, as well as…
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A monday stories – featuring Tweentown
I have been working with AK from the Danish kids designer brand ‘A Monday in Copenhagen‘ for the past few years in connection with my magazine Tweentown. I was therefore thrilled when AK asked me to feature in their ‘A monday stories’ – small stories and…