Culture

  • New UNESCO World Heritage Centre opens at Roskilde cathedral

    New UNESCO World Heritage Centre opens at Roskilde cathedral

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    The future Word Heritage Centre will be located in a royal Baroque mansion next to Roskilde Cathedral. It will cost approximately 200 million DKK and will take three to four years to complete.

  • Why are design (and lamps) so important in Denmark?

    Why are design (and lamps) so important in Denmark?

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    Christoffer Friis Christensen

    Art and design historian Malene Lytken wrote the book “Danish Lights: 1920 to Now”, about the evolution of Danish lamp design throughout the decades. The Copenhagen Post met up with Lytken for a discussion about design, and its importance in Danish society.

  • A Guide to Christmas markets

    A Guide to Christmas markets

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    Frederikke Skov Smørum

    While this year’s big news is the comeback of the iconic ice-skating rink at Kongens Nytorv, after being closed for 16 years, Christmas markets are still one of the most popular attractions in Denmark. Here is a guide to discover them.

  • Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition Opens November 22

    Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition Opens November 22

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    The Natural History Museum of Denmark is hosting the exhibition for the fifth time. 100 photos will be featured.

  • November 11: Poland’s National Day

    November 11: Poland’s National Day

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    Christina Kronback

    Poland’s National Day on November 11 marks the moment in 1918 when the country regained its independence, after 123 years of partitioning by Russia, Prussia, and Austria.

  • Is it necessary to snakke the dansk?

    Is it necessary to snakke the dansk?

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    Conrad Molden

    It can be tough to step outside your lovely Vatican bubble. However, building bridges with the Danes that are happy to snakke engelsk is definitely a positive first step.

  • Danish Originals S4 E4: Nicolai Wallner

    Danish Originals S4 E4: Nicolai Wallner

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    In this episode of the art and business podcast Danish Originals, Danish founder of his namesake art gallery Nicolai Wallner describes his passion, activated when a high schooler, for artists and for representing artists, and his efforts in the 1990s to open his gallery on Store Kongensgade.

  • Christmas in Denmark starts this week: a short guide

    Christmas in Denmark starts this week: a short guide

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    Starting November 5, Christmas markets, ice skating, and other events will kick off the Christmas season. In Copenhagen, the big news this year is the return of ice skating at Kongens Nytorv, reopening after 16 years.

  • Are you ready to join Denmark’s new national baseball team?

    Are you ready to join Denmark’s new national baseball team?

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    Christina Kronback

    Baseball isn’t the first sport that comes to mind when you think of Denmark, but a dedicated group of players and volunteers is changing that. Under the leadership of Jay Cannon, a former professional baseball player from the United States, the Danish national baseball team has recently taken home the Nordic Cup, marking a turning point in the development of the sport in this country. 

  • Brace yourself: Today is J-Day in Denmark

    Brace yourself: Today is J-Day in Denmark

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    Christoffer Friis Christensen

    Today is J-Day, one of the most beloved traditions among many Danes. Hundreds of thousands of people will crowd bars and pubs. But what is J-Day?

  • Halloween in Denmark: A survival guide for the international community

    Halloween in Denmark: A survival guide for the international community

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    Christoffer Friis Christensen

    In the last years, a staple in American and British family life has been introduced to a whole new generation of Danish younglings. Yet, the old Celtic holiday is not an official holiday in the Danish calendar: kids go to school, students attend university, and adults go to work, as is the case on November 1st

  • Farewell to one of Denmark’s most beloved actors

    Farewell to one of Denmark’s most beloved actors

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    Ulf Pilgaard passed away at the age of 83. For over 40 years, he was one of Denmark’s most beloved actors. During his impression of Queen Margrethe II on stage, he received a visit from the queen herself. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that Denmark has lost “one of the big stars from the Danish cultural scene.”