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Søren Kierkegaard
On 5 May 2013 the world-famous philosopher, theologian and author Søren Kierkegaard would have turned 200 years old.  Read more
Ban Ki-moon Reopens Danish Masterpiece at United Nations Headquarters
For the past three years, the Trusteeship Council Chamber at the UN, originally designed by renowned Danish architect Finn Juhl in 1952, has been closed for a grand-scale restoration. Read more
Superkilen
Superkilen is a kilometre-long park situated in the Nørrebro area just north of Copenhagen's city centre. Superkilen is home to more than 60 nationalities, and is considered to be one of the most ethnically diverse and socially challenged neighbourhoods in the Danish capital. Read more
Knitwear in prime time
A jumper-clad detective and a prime minister with a messy private life have won a huge global following. Read more
Helmets of fashion
Believe it or not bicycle helmets can be cool. Watch video

Flag DKDenmark at a glance

Get an overview of Denmark's history, government, politics and geography. Even though Denmark is a small country with only 5.5 million people, it has a fascinating and rich history to tell.

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New Nordic recipes
Find examples of what the New Nordic Cuisine has to offer. Read more
Weather Forecast
Denmark has four seasons, which means warm summer days, colourful autumns, green springs and cold, snowy winters. Weather service
UN opens Green Headquarters in Copenhagen
Solar panels, rainwater tanks and a seawater cooling system are all features of the award-winning, green building office complex. Read more

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My close encounters with the Hare Krishna movement in Denmark Before I first entered the small Krishnahuset near Aarhus harbor,...
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Dear UCN'ers   “Long time no see”, or so they say. From my graduation in january I did not mention [...]
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So, in Danish Weddings (Part One), I told you about the Danish marriage ceremony. Now that we've said “Ja!” (Yes!) [...]
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