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Katrine Mandrup Tang - CEO of the Danske Handicaporganisationer Inclusive design is often seen as complicated or expensive - but Viggo Gori explores how one Danish building is changing that mindset. Photograph: Handicaphus press pictures Text: Viggo Goris Visiting the headquarters of Danske Handicaporganisationer in Høje Taastrup, I entered what is said to be the world's most accessible office building. Opened in 2012, the building was created around one central idea: making

Tracing the roots of #TheForgottenGold Movement back to a debate at Folkemødet, Aamna Tauheed explores how a conversation about overlooked international talent grew into a wider Scandinavian call for visibility, inclusion, and change. Photographs: Lyndsay Jensen Text: Aamna Tauheed During the summer of 2023, Lyndsay Jensen, founder and Editor of The International Denmark, was invited to a debate as a panellist at Folkemødet by Danske Idustri. Folkemødet is Denmark’s annual “

2013: Behind the scenes at a shoot in Hong Kong With everyone suddenly becoming a “stylist” online, Ophelia Wu reflects on the difference between dressing well and understanding people. Photographs: Various Text: Ophelia Wu You think styling is easy? That’s the biggest misconception. There’s a myth that styling is glamorous and that anyone can do it. No, it is a whole package of different skill sets, experience, judgement, people skills, emotional intelligence, intuition and

As housing pressure grows in Denmark’s largest cities, Kelly Draper Rasmussen explores the shifting movement of internationals toward overlooked municipalities. Photograph / Graphs: Pexels: Ketut Subiyanto / Kelly Draper Rasmussen Text: Kelly Draper Rasmussen Between 2020 and 2025, 110,000 international migrants arrived in Copenhagen. Over the same period, an estimated 16,600 left Copenhagen for other parts of Denmark. The city's international population still grew, but the i

As nature-based education gains attention worldwide, Makoda Gascon explores how outdoor learning shapes the experiences of students across age groups. Photograph: Pexels: Cottonbro Studio Text: Makoda Gascon For those unable to experience outdoor learning, or who anticipate their own children being part of it, what is outdoor learning, and how does it work for the youth of today? What is outdoor learning? The concept of outdoor learning is not new - it rests on the idea that

Why your fitness routine needs flexibility in summer - not more discipline, according to fitness writer, Alexandra Beck. Photograph: Pexels: Yaroslav Shuraev Text: Alexandra Beck There’s a point every year where your routine starts to feel slightly unrealistic. The class you usually attend suddenly clashes with a last-minute dinner outside. Evenings stretch longer than planned, sleep changes, and plans pop up more often. Before you know it, the structure that felt solid in Ma

Brooke Taylor Fossey’s guide through Danish summer culture, from sommerhus escapes to the Scandinavian love of outdoor living. Photographs: Pexels: Frederik M Text: Brooke Taylor Fossey Every country has summer traditions. Denmark has an entire summer language - one shaped by long winters, sudden light, and the collective relief of making it through another dark season. You can hear it before you can feel it. Long before temperatures consistently rise above 20 degrees, people

Stella Polaris As Denmark’s festival season begins, Viggo Goris explores the free concerts, local festivals, and open-air events that bring music and culture to cities across the country this summer. Photograph: Various Text: Viggo Goris With June’s arrival, the summer starts to feel like a reality. And what better way to enjoy the summer than being outside with music? Denmark has a lot to offer when it comes to festivals, think of the world-famous (and almost sold out) Roski

Jess Hearne explores how the occupation years transformed Denmark politically, socially, and morally long after liberation arrived. Photograph: Embassy of Denmark in the UK FB Page Text: Jess Hearne On the morning of 9th April 1940, the people of Denmark woke to the sounds and sights of the German military crossing the border. The invasion happened so fast that many Danes barely had time to comprehend it before Denmark announced surrender. In just a few short hours, Denmark h

Diana-Medrea Mogensen explores how entrepreneurs can use AI to reduce friction without sacrificing the human side of their business. Photograph: Pexels: Tara Winstead Text: Diana-Medrea Mogensen At this point, most small business owners have already experimented with AI in one way or another. Maybe you used it to write a social media caption, structure an email, brainstorm ideas, translate text, or organise your thoughts after a long day. You have probably also noticed two th

Designer/Photographer: Maja de Silva / Location: Private home, CPH, DK In her reflections on interior design, Maja de Silva shows how creating a welcoming home begins with understanding the people who live within it. Photographs: Maja de Silva Text: Maja de Silva Today, we are surrounded by endless interior design trends, inspiring images, and an overwhelming selection of furniture and décor. Yet despite all the options available, creating a truly welcoming home is not always

Perfect for lingering summer afternoons, Natasha Liviero pairs seasonal berries with an easy bake that brings a burst of tangy freshness to the table. Photographs: Natasha Liviero Text: Natasha Liviero Ricotta Cake (Makes 1 x 23cm cake) Ingredients: 1 lemon, finely zested 1 lime, finely zested 160g castor sugar 130g flour 10g baking powder ½ tsp salt 50g almond flour 3 XL eggs 80g vegetable oil of your choice 50g lemon juice 250g ricotta cheese 10g vanilla extract/paste 40g a

As the Danish summer slowdown begins, Leslea Petersen explains why rest can be an important part of the job search process. Photograph: Pexels: Helena Lopes Text: Leslea Petersen If you’ve been job hunting for a while, the idea of taking a holiday might feel irresponsible. I mean, shouldn’t you be using every spare moment to send out applications or reinvent that CV one more time? But here’s a little secret that I share with all my clients: stepping away from job applications

As summer approaches and Denmark collectively shifts pace, I find myself reflecting on rest, perspective, and why life sometimes asks us to pause in one place so we can focus our energy where it matters most. Photograph: Pexels: Laura Meinhardt Text: Lyndsay Jensen Dear readers, Every year around this time, Denmark begins to change rhythm. Schools close for summer, colleagues start disappearing one by one with cheerful “god sommer” wishes, offices become quieter, and suddenly

Being Irish and having already lived in several countries across the globe, Jess Hearne arrived in Denmark in 2018 after meeting a Danish partner while living in China. The relationship that first brought her here eventually ended, but her connection to Denmark stayed. Instead, over the years, Copenhagen became the place where she found a community, stability, and a sense of being a part of something that she had not experienced elsewhere. Photographs: Maja de Silva Text: Vig

Aros - Your rainbow panorama, Olafur Eliasson. Photo: Mads Smidstrup For many in Denmark, spring marks a return to culture - but discovering new art spaces can still feel like an unexplored journey. Viggo Goris looks beyond the obvious. Photograph: Various Text: Viggo Goris May is a great time to explore new art museums across Denmark. Many museums present their new exhibitions and refreshed programmes in the spring. This small selection brings together a mix of lesser-known

As international hiring accelerates, Kelly Draper Rasmussen explores the sectors driving growth and the workers behind it. Photograph / Graphs: Pexels: Cottonbro Studio / Kelly Draper Rasmussen Text: Kelly Draper Rasmussen There is a big shift in Denmark’s workforce. The number of internationals working in Denmark has grown by a third to almost 370 thousand over the last four years. This structural shift is driven mostly by full-time workers, but now one in four new workers i

Leslea Petersen unpacks the unwritten rules of Danish CV writing - and how understanding them can set you apart. Photograph: Pexels: Cottonbro Studio Text: Leslea Petersen In Denmark, it takes something special to get your CV noticed, and it is quite different from other countries when it comes to applying your skills and expertise. Your CV is the perfect way to present your achievements, education, and work experience. You need a CV that will help you stand out from the crow

There is a subtle shift that happens in Denmark every year, and May is when it becomes undeniable. The days are longer, light settles into the evenings, and the city takes on a different tempo. People linger outside without checking the time. Plans are made more freely, and just as often, they are not planned at all. Photograph: Pexels: Studio Naae Text: Lyndsay Jensen Dear readers, May is usually when Denmark starts to feel easier. The days get longer, people spend more time

Jess Hearne explores the evolution of hygge, from its Norse origins to its place at the heart of Danish identity. Photograph: Unsplash: Sixteen-Miles-Out-ODfeFV-Y2v0 Text: Jess Hearne For anyone living in Denmark, the term “hygge” is impossible to avoid. Used in conversations, cafés, workplaces and tourism campaigns, the term (loosely translated to “cosiness”) carries a much deeper historical and cultural weight. At its core, hygge is about creating a sense of comfort, safety