Living in Denmark
Articles About Life in Denmark
Exploring the Cities of Denmark
Copenhagen Copenhagen is Denmark's capital and largest city. About 1.1 million people live in the proper urban area, and 1.8 live in the general metropolitan area. This city is in eastern Denmark, on the islands of Zealand and Amager. Copenhagen is also connected to Malmo, a Swedish city, through the Oresund Bridge. These cities are currently [...]
Learning the Business Customs of Denmark
When doing business meetings, appointments are necessary in Denmark, and should be scheduled via writing rather than phone or e-mail. This should also be done between companies rather than between individuals. Avoid scheduling meetings from the middle of June through the middle of August, because most Danish people are on vacation. Other than [...]
Public Transit in Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark, has a very developed public transit system. Fares for rides depend on the zonal system of the city. For those who do not like motorized transit, Copenhagen is also a bike city. S-Train The S-Train is a suburban rail network that operates out of Copenhagen. It is an old system that dates back to 1934, and is the basis of [...]
Learning the Social Customs of Denmark
Denmark is an egalitarian society, and the Danes are a modest people. Their language uses gender-neutral words. Most Danes do not show off their educational and professional accomplishments in front of others, and most people are more group-oriented. In the work space, there are large maternity leave times for both men and women. Danish men are [...]
The Museums of Copenhagen, Denmark
The National Museum This is a museum that focuses on Danish culture and history. It is located beside the 18th Century Christiansborg Palace. It is a good place to visit for people who are interested in history, as it has evidence which dates back up to 14,000 years. There is an extensive collection of pieces from the Middle Age and Renaissance. [...]
