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...

Go for a swim – without wearing swimwear?

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

The Mute Swan: National Bird of Denmark

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

Snakes in Denmark

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

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...