When you think of castles, you probably think of Germany, France, perhaps the United Kingdom. It may surprise you that Denmark is actually home to dozens of castles and palaces! Some of the best-known are of course located in Copenhagen, such as Amalienborg Palace and Rosenborg Castle. You may even have heard of Kronborg, the… Read More 11 Hidden Danish Castles You Can Visit from Copenhagen
It’s the seasoned traveler’s ultimate dilemma to have to choose between two great destinations. In the Nordic realm, this question is particularly relevant. With only so little time and certain funds, having to decide between Copenhagen or Stockholm can be difficult. These two cities are the largest cities, not only in their respective countries but… Read More Copenhagen or Stockholm: Which Scandi Capital to Visit
Considering that Copenhagen is a relatively small capital city, it is interesting to see how diverse neighborhoods in Copenhagen really are. Whether you are looking for hipster funk, city villas, or anything in between… Copenhagen has it all. That’s why we thought we would write a quick guide to neighborhoods in Copenhagen and where to… Read More Copenhagen Neighborhood Guide
If there is one thing I love about moving to a new country, it’s exploring its traditions and customs. Now we all know that carnival is a big deal in many places such as Venice or Rio de Janeiro. They are even kind of a thing back home in Austria, particularly for children, but also… Read More Fastelavn in Denmark: How to Celebrate Carnival like a Dane
Let’s be honest – not everybody has the time to explore a place for weeks. Sometimes we just need to make the most of the time we have. In the third part of our “One Day” series, we’re looking at how to spend one day in Copenhagen, Denmark. Copenhagen is relaxed, sometimes funky, but definitely… Read More One Day in Copenhagen, Denmark: Mapped Walking Tour by a Local
Celebrating Christmas when you’re away from home can be difficult. Not only because you are missing your friends and family back home, but also because Christmas traditions vary so much from country to country. As we try to settle down we are torn between adopting our new home’s holiday traditions while staying true to your… Read More An Ultimate Guide to Christmas in Denmark
If there is one thing I missed during our time in Finland, it was Christmas markets. Now, Christmas markets in Copenhagen still do not come close to those I used to visit in Austria, but I have to admit that Christmas markets in Copenhagen do have a certain charm. I have made it a mission… Read More [2018] 7+ Hygge Christmas Markets in Copenhagen
There is so much to see and do around Copenhagen, but one thing you definitely cannot miss is experiencing Hamlet at Kronborg Castle. Hang on.. Hamlet, that’s the play with the skull and the oft quoted phrase “To be, or not to be”, right? Yes, and the reason why you should learn more about Hamlet… Read More Experience Hamlet At Kronborg Castle