Danish Traditions

Many Danish traditions are based around the Christian calendar, with Christmas, Easter and St. John’s Eve.

MEET THE DANES

What characterises the Danes as a people? Many non-Danes living in Denmark suggest that the Danes are open and welcoming. Others may call them reserved, especially during the long winter months. For many Danes, the word "hygge" is essential when describing something uniquely Danish. The word is best translated into English as ‘coziness’ or ‘conviviality’ and reflects the sense of community and sense of security which comes about when Danes spend quality time with people they care about.

Early Nature Lessons in Denmark's Forest Preschools

“They come in pink dresses but a month later, they have worms in their pockets.”

Forest Preschools

Nine tips if you are new to Denmark

Based on the blogs written by our foreign bloggers at denmark.dk we put together this list of nine things you should be aware of if you are new to Denmark.

Nine tips if you are new to Denmark

Home Sweet Home

Find out some interesting facts and learn more by reading personal stories from Danes about their homes and lifestyles.

Home Sweet Home

Great Danes

What it might lack in square kilometres, Denmark makes up for in the number of Danes that have made a name for themselves on the global stage.

Great Danes

Learn Danish

They say Danish is one of the hardest languages to learn! But is that a myth or a distinct reality?

Learn Danish

Volunteer work in Denmark

Denmark has a very strong tradition for volunteer organisations and 43 per cent of the Danes do some kind of volunteer work. The explanation is found in tradition, social trust and the logic of the welfare state.

Volunteer work in Denmark

Work-Life balance - The Danish way

Many countries are now trying to emulate the Danish quality of life and generally high standard of living. Four families living in Denmark tell us about their own experience of work-life balance.

Work-Life balance

Traditions in Denmark

In Denmark, great attention is paid to traditions and festivals, though without great ceremony. Many Danish traditions are based around the Christian calendar.

Traditions in Denmark

Denmark for kids

The site "Meet the Kids" is so great that you will not even notice how you grow smarter by the minute. Hear about the wacky Vikings who discovered America.
Try making Danish Food and see the Polar Bear in Bathing Trunks. Experience what it is like being a kid in Denmark and much, much more...

Denmark for kids

National Symbols

The Danish flag is called Dannebrog and means ‘the flag of the Danes’ or ‘the red flag’. It’s much loved by the Danes and is associated with birthdays, holidays and national sports. To mark national events, the Danish National Anthem 'Der er et yndigt land’ (There is a lovely country) is also often sung or performed.

National Symbols