The Cold Embrace: Winter Swimming in Denmark

Across Denmark, winter swimming has become a ritual of...

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The white stork: An icon of Denmark’s landscape and folklore

The Stork: From newborn symbol to returning wildlife iconVisitors travelling through the Danish countryside may occasionally encounter an unexpected sight: a large artificial stork...

Snakes in Denmark

Once there were four species of snakes in Denmark. The...

The Mute Swan: National Bird of Denmark

The Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) became the national bird...

Go for a swim – without wearing swimwear?

Is Nude Swimming Legal in Denmark?Yes. In Denmark, you...

Thunder Coffee and Thunder Cocoa: How to turn thunderstorms into Hygge

Tordenkaffe: The forgotten Danish custom born from lightning. Now...

Halloween in Denmark: Where the dark autumn meets hygge

There's a particular kind of Danish evening in late...

Autumn – and the quiet changing of the guard

In a Danish garden this autumn, the robin singing...

Denmark is Europe’s salt meadow nation

Where Denmark meets the sea - and the birds...

Does It Rain a Lot in Denmark?

Denmark has a reputation for rain. The reputation is...

The Flat Country That Isn’t

No Mountains, but Plenty of HillsDenmark has no mountains. It also has no shortage of hills - and I've spent years walking the differenceI'll admit it: I get a little envious. On a clear day...