Denmark
Ranked and rated: Which Scandinavian country is the best destination?
Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland or Greenland? We compare the contenders across five categories to help you decide which to visit.
- by Sarah Marshall
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American, Danish victims in suspected poisoning in Laos named
The government of Laos publicly acknowledged the tragedy, which claimed the lives of two Australians, saying it was “profoundly saddened over the loss of lives”.
- by Zach Hope
I visited the ‘happiest city in the world’ – here’s what I learnt
“I’m here to find out if Aarhus is the happiest city in the world,” I told the immigration officer. “It is,” she responded, deadpan, before stamping my passport.
- by Greg Dickinson
I’ve seen the promised land, where one small brick became Lego’s giant leap
Inside the headquarters of the world’s biggest toy brand, the business of fun is taken seriously (well, mostly).
- by Michael Idato
Ten things we’ll never understand about Scandinavia
Denmark, Norway and Sweden get universal praise for their way of life, but some things about Scandinavia strike outsiders as peculiar.
- by Brian Johnston
Port guide: Copenhagen, Denmark
As you approach, your ship dodges wind farms and an island fortress. It isn’t the most scenic approach, but silvery Scandinavian seas add ethereal beauty.
- by Brian Johnston
Democracy backsliding: Fewer people are voting, more doubt results
The Global Report on the State of the Democracy, which has measured democratic performance in 158 countries since 1975, is out. It has some good news too.
- by Jan Olsen
Here’s what the Danes have decided you’ll be wearing next month
Jorts were just one of the surprises at Copenhagen Fashion Week that are perfect for an Australian spring.
- by Damien Woolnough
Something spicy in the state of Denmark: Banned noodles back on sale
Samyang contested the ban, and on Thursday celebrated the reversal by feeding its noodles to social media influencers on a ferry in Copenhagen’s harbour.
- by Isabelle Yr Carlsson and Tom Little
Denmark’s prime minister assaulted in central Copenhagen, man arrested
Mette Frederiksen was assaulted by a man in central Copenhagen and a man has been arrested over the attack.
- by Tom Little and Stine Jacobsen
How to do the most expensive part of Europe on the cheap
Scandinavia is notoriously expensive, but savvy travellers can cut the cost of visiting Denmark, Sweden and Norway.
- by Brian Johnston
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