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Nyboder

Tucked quietly in the Fredriksstaden district is the historic row of houses of the Royal Danish-Norwegian Navy, part of Copenhagen’s colorful heritage and a tourist attraction. Amidst the unassuming neighborhood, the 17th century military barracks still stands proudly – the distinctive bright yellow houses with their red shingled rooftops are a reminder of the city’s strong naval forces and its history as a fortified city. […]

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Heirs to the Danish Throne

The Danish Monarchy is one of the oldest surviving royal houses in the world, dating back to the 10th century to Gorm the Old of the Vikings. Originally it was an elected monarchy but because the actual practice was that the eldest son of the current monarch was elected, it was changed to a hereditary monarchy. Constitutional monarchy was created in the mid-19th century and a century later, the Act of Succession paved the way for female members of the royal family to accede the throne. […]

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Denmark Bids Farewell to Trollbeads World Tour

The TrollBeads World Tour has finally visited its place of origin — Denmark. The tour will officially end on Saturday, July 28 and a farewell event will take place at the Beladagio Home & Garden Gift Gallery. For the upcoming send-off celebration, guests will be treated to Danish food and music and some unique Trollbeads specials. Those interested to own some beautiful beaded jewelry such as the 52-bead set from 13 countries, you still have a change to get them at great prices. […]

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Experience Medieval Europe in a Festival

There’s nothing like being brought back to the olden days when you’ve visiting a new city or country. In Denmark, you can have an opportunity to experience Medieval Europe this August. Horsens will play host to the European Medieval Festival on August 24 to 25. This is going to be the event’s 12th year in Horsens so if you’re heading to Denmark, make sure not to miss it. Don’t worry about tickets as the festival is free for everyone.   […]

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Trelleborg

History buffs and those into Viking culture would know about Trelleborg, one of the six Viking ring fortresses and the first ever to be discovered in Denmark. Located in Northwest Zealand near Slagelse and straddled between two streams, the fortress is said to have been built around 900 A.D. by Harald I, son of Gorm the Old. It is basically a circular fortress with two roads crossing at right angles and four gates which are connected by wooden blocked streets intersecting at the center of the fortress. […]

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Royal Copenhagen Porcelain

One of Denmark’s iconic products and perhaps one of its bestselling souvenirs is the exquisitely made porcelain by the Royal Copenhagen. Its trademark of three blue wavy lines above each other is recognized all over the world and products that bear this mark has come to be highly valued and sought after in auctions as collectible items. The Royal Copenhagen manufactory which began its operations in the 18th century from a converted post office building has been producing these fine hand-painted pieces of dinnerware for over 200 years. […]

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Cheeses of Denmark

Denmark has a long tradition of making cheeses dating back to 3000 B.C. when records of acid cheese production by farmers have been noted. The Vikings were also instrumental in developing the cheese production process by making rennet cheese and introducing it to the locals. Then there were the monasteries that further improved the cheese making production. […]

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Expat in Denmark

For those from Denmark who work abroad, Expat in Denmark is the ideal way to keep up with everything that is happening in your new home and to find information, feedback, and advice when it comes to settling, living, and working in Denmark.  […]

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Rold Skov

Nature lovers and fans of outdoor sports will definitely enjoy some time in Denmark’s oldest and one of its biggest forests, Rold Skov in Himmerland. Stretched over an area of 8000 hectares are heathlands, troll forests and moors where a wide variety of trees and animal life can be found. […]

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Samler – Collections

Samler.dk is a site dedicated to the sale of the incredible collections of collector Gunnar Leopold Bøgely.  Gunnar has been collecting for more than 60 years and included in his collection are rare paintings, coins, stamps, and many other collectibles.  […]