To really feel settled in Denmark do foreigners need to make good friends among Danish locals? And if so what are the best ways to meet people? Share your experiences with other readers.
Denmark has in the past rated as one of the hardest countries for foreigners to settle, not least due to the difficulty of befriending locals. We asked our readers in Denmark for their advice on how to get over this obstacle.
The UK's public service broadcaster has announced changes for those living outside the UK to access BBC content. Here's how this affects people living in Denmark.
At least two separate analyses have confirmed the experience of many a foreign newcomer to Denmark: Danes are difficult to become friends with. The author of a book on Nordic culture says there are steps Danes can take to break the ice.
Some things in Denmark are traditionally cheaper than you might expect. Although recent years of inflation have changed that, there are still relative bargains to be had.
If you're dealing with legal issues, mental health struggles, or the complexities of life in Denmark, there is an organisation in the country that can assist you.
If you’re a foreign national moving to Denmark, you might hope that your flat rental or employment contract will be offered in English, rather than Danish. But are such contracts valid?
The first snow of the year has fallen, and this being Denmark, there are rules. Here's a breakdown on who is responsible for clearing snow and when they need to do it.
The percentage of income tax in Denmark varies according to your address, with different rates applied by different local authorities. Here's how Denmark’s 98 municipalities rank for highest tax and lowest tax.
An increasing number of foreign students in Copenhagen have resorted to the so-called ‘sale’ of fraudulent address schemes in order to get a Danish personal registration (CPR) number.
Which foreign nationalities are the most common in Denmark? Where are people from countries such as the UK, Ireland or the United States most likely to live? New data reveals where people with foreign backgrounds have settled across the country.
The Local Denmark editor Michael Barrett took four weeks off his regular job to look after his youngest child during the month leading up to her first birthday.
Finding somewhere affordable to live in Denmark's capital is not easy, which is why a lot of people consider moving out of the city to rent or buy. The Local readers gave us an insight into life in a commuter town.
"Fuck, det er så fedt, meaning literally, "Fuck, it's so cool", was the first reaction of Danish sailor Anne-Marie Rindom when she took Denmark's first Olympic gold in Tokyo in 2020. We asked Rasmus Nielsen, a socio-linguist from the University of Southern Denmark, what's going on with Denmark and the F-bomb.
Denmark is one of the most expensive countries in the world for owning a car, its public transport is one of the best, and if you want to cycle, it's mostly flat. There are few places where it makes more sense to ditch your car.
