Copenhagen Travel Blog

Copenhagen’s biggest street festival, Distortion, has been growing in scale and popularity since its humble beginnings in 1998, and when it opens tomorrow it will be the kick-starting of no less than 155 block parties and many more club nights across the city. One thing has remained constant over the...

One of the most annoying things about traveling is arriving in a city only to discover that something that you would have really loved to have experienced has just been… and gone. Whether its art exhibitions, opera or music festivals, don’t miss out this year with our breakdown of some of Copenhagen’s...

This Friday, August 20 marks the opening day of Copenhagen Cooking, a mouth-wateringly tempting festival of all that is great in the Scandinavian kitchen. From beer and shellfish to culinary cabaret, the menu for the next ten days caters to many tastes – with no less than 85 events on the program all...

August month may be vacation time for many, but for Scandinavia’s top fashion designers and models, it marks one of the busiest months of the calendar. Copenhagen Fashion Weeks are held twice yearly every February and August, with events that include both closed trade shows and plenty of parties, showcases...

Saint John (or Johannes in some countries) is called Hans in Denmark. ‘Sankt Hans Aften’ is always held on June 23, the night before St Hans Day, with fires lit all around the country, and an effigy of a witch placed on the top. According to local folklore, the fire is burned to prevent witches from...