How many of The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World do you think are left? There are none, except the Great Pyramid of Giza. No wonder we love Egypt and all it’s history. Here’s a look back from my visit to Egypt. Egypt was the ruling civilization for many centuries in the ancient world. They […]
It’s hard to believe it’s December and soon Christmas. Especially when I visited Kisserup Beach, (in Northern Zealand, Denmark) last week. The sun was shining, birds were singing and the soothing waves from the ocean made this «evening» (hey, it’s getting dark at 4 p.m. in Scandinavia at winter) just magical. I felt so inspired by […]
If you are in Copenhagen in November or December, do not miss the chance to see Tivoli’s Christmas Gardens. With all it’s lights, Christmas markets and entertainment. And yes, all the carousels and rides are open during this event. From mid-November Tivoli opens their big gates and welcomes you, and really helps you get into […]
Christmas markets are a real popular thing this season in Europe. In Copenhagen, or Scandinavia for that sake, it’s a perfect atmosphere for a Christmas market. In Copenhagen there are several exhibitions and markets in December. There’s a market in Nyhavn, Kultorvet Square, Fredriksberg, Christiania and of course Højbro Plads which is right next to […]
The Open Air Museum (in danish: Frilandsmuseet) is one of the oldest and largest open air museums in the world. It contains over 50 farms, houses, smallholdings and mills from the period 1650-1940. It also features gardens, landscapes and old Danish breeds of livestock. Just like the Open Air Museum in Århus, they have been […]
«The High Residence of the Count» – The Manor House – was built by the recently appointed Count of Larvik, Ulrik Fredrik Gyldenløve, in the 1670s. The history of the Manor The Manor was built in the years 1674-1677. It’s an important example of Baroque architecture as well as adapting the traditional norwegian log […]
The Old Town or Den Gamle By, as it’s called in danish, you’ll find in Århus, Denmark. It’s an open-air museum, located in the towns botanical gardens. The museum opened in 1914 and was the first of it’s kind (not only in Denmark, but in the world). «The Old Town premiered for an audience in 1914 under […]
Skagen or as it’s known in english -The Scaw, is Denmark’s northernmost town. Skagen is a very beautiful, little danish town. A typical Skagen house has a red tiled roof with white trimmings, yellow-plastered walls and a white fences. Just like the one on the pisture above. A video I made of Skagen (poor quality) The settlement began […]
Another home city is Copenhagen. I really love this town, and it’s one of my favourite capitals. When I’m back here, it always makes me so proud to be a dane. On this map of Central Copenhagen I added numbers, so you’ll know where to find the shops I recommend. 1. Time`s Up (Krystalgade 4) […]
Århus is the second-largest city in Denmark. It is located on the east coast of the Jutland peninsula in the geographical centre of Denmark. For those of you who like the arts and culture, you are going to love it here. The atmosphere reminds me of Berlin. Aarhus Cathedral is the longest cathedral in Denmark […]