Environmentally friendly Amalienborg

I was just working my way through some of our photographs from Copenhagen, and noticed on this photo that Amalienborg is using energy saving light bulbs in the outdoor lamps in the courtyard.

Photographs from Bork Havn, Denmark

We visit Bork Havn at least once a year. But these photos are from our visit in June 2007.

Something is stirring at Bork Havn

If you visit Bork Havn in Denmark on a weekday, you could be forgiven for thinking that nothing ever happens there. Even at the height of summer, the old fisherman’s harbour situated by the west coast of Jutland sees little activity during the week, other than a tourist or two strolling through Bryggen on their way to buy their first “soft ice” of the day. But new development plans could see Bork Havn change from a traditional come-enjoy-the-free-nature tourist area to a more all-round, all-year tourist hot spot.

Midsummer Celebrations in Denmark

If you are visiting Denmark right now, make sure you don’t miss out on the Midsummer celebrations on Saturday, 23 June.

“Sankt Hans Aften” is celebrated with bonfires all over Denmark.

It’s Oh So Quiet!

I’m off to Denmark this week, so it is likely to turn rather quiet here for a while.

Uplifting Potato Day in Denmark

Trust the Danes to set aside a day to celebrate the potato. In its 8th year now, the annual Potato Day will be celebrated on 15 June by almost 40,000 elderly people feasting on new potatoes in nursing homes throughout Denmark.

Do you only swim at Blue Flag beaches?

Am I the only one, who does not bother checking, if a beach has a Blue Flag or not? Do you check and would you swim at a beach that did not have the Blue Flag?

Driving regulations in Europe

I took my driving licence in Denmark, so I should know the driving regulations there. And I do, or rather I did, when I was driving in Denmark.

International Kite Fliers Meeting Fanø

I was very excited to learn that the 23rd International Kite Fliers Meeting on Fanø coincides with my visit to Denmark.

Damage control at Sterling

Sterling announced yesterday that the pilot strike had been called off, today I received an email from the airline, which I can only describe as damage control.