Billed as Denmark’s answer to the Chelsea flower show, the castle hosts everything the green-fingered guest could possibly want: from blossoming show gardens, floral art and organic gardening to garden furniture and tools. 

Garden Living Fair 
Frederiksborg Castle, Hillerød; Aug 15-17; gardenliving.dk
 



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This ten-day tribute to Nordic cuisine includes more than 150 gastronomic happenings and titbits galore in the capital’s restaurants, bars and parks. Enjoy street stalls, pop-up kitchens and a chance to meet the chefs.

Copenhagen Cooking 
Aug 22-31; various locations; copenhagencooking.dk
 



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Danes love whacking a shuttlecock and now enthusiasts of this sport can see the very best in action when the Badminton World Cup comes to Ballerup. All eyes will be on Denmark’s Jan Jørgensen, the world number three. 

Badminton World Cup 2014
Ballerup Idrætsby 4, Ballerup; Aug 25-31





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