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Brian Schæfer Dreyer

Brian Schæfer Dreyer

I'm a Danish freelance travel journalist and photographer who loves nature and wildlife experiences as much as the cultural vibes of the big city life.

Family, Things to do in Denmark

Visiting Denmark with kids: theme parks and other fun attractions

Denmark is a safe country to travel around with kids and has plenty of theme parks, zoos and cultural hotspots…

Denmark, Eating and drinking

Danish smørrebrød: the ultimate guide

You may have heard of Danish smørrebrød and wondered what the fuss is all about. Why are the Danes so…

Outdoor bars in Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Eating and drinking

The best outdoor cafés, restaurants and bars in Copenhagen

Enjoying a meal or a drink in the sun isn’t just a thing in Southern Europe – it’s also very…

Aalborg, Things to do in Denmark

25 cheap and free things to do in Aalborg

Aalborg has long been known within Denmark for its vibrant nightlife and for hosting the country’s biggest carnival. But it’s…

Planning a trip to Denmark, Things to do in Denmark

What to do in Denmark in summer

The Scandinavian winter can be long and dreary and that is exactly why the Danes enjoy their summer so much….

Language and culture, Things to do in Denmark

16 ways to embrace hygge in Denmark

The word hygge is distinctively Danish, yet it has gained popularity beyond Denmark’s borders in the past decade. It means…

Getting around Denmark

Denmark’s major bridges: the ultimate guide

Norway has its fjords and mountains, Sweden its forests and Finland its thousands of lakes. And the thing that makes…

Copenhagen, Getting around Scandinavia

What to do on a layover at Copenhagen’s Kastrup airport

As the main airport in Denmark, Copenhagen’s Kastrup airport handles a lot of traffic and transfers within Scandinavia, as well…

Danes often celebrate advent with a Christmas candle
Planning a trip to Denmark, Things to do in Denmark

Christmas in Denmark: the ultimate guide

Christmas is a big deal in Denmark and might even be partly responsible for the famous Danish concept of hygge. From…

Egeskov is one of the best castles in Denmark
Planning a trip to Denmark, Things to do in Denmark

Magical Danish castles and palaces worth visiting

A rich history has left Denmark with a surprisingly large number of well-kept fairytale castles and palaces to visit –…

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  • Destinations
    • Denmark
      • Copenhagen
      • Aalborg
      • Aarhus
      • Odense
    • Finland
      • Helsinki
      • Porvoo
      • Turku
    • Greenland
    • Iceland
      • Reykjavík
    • Sweden
      • Stockholm
      • Gothenburg
      • Malmö
      • Lund
      • Swedish Lapland
      • Central Sweden
    • Norway
      • Oslo
      • Bergen
      • Northern Norway
      • Southern Norway
      • Trondheim
    • Lapland
    • More destinations
  • Sections
    • Eating and drinking
    • Shopping
    • Itineraries
    • Family
    • Outdoors
    • Language and culture
    • Living and working
  • First timer’s guide
    • Getting around
    • Best places to visit
    • Scandinavian country guide
    • Discount passes
    • Travel insurance
    • Sim cards
    • Rail passes
    • Car hire
  • Accommodation
    • Hotels
    • Hostels
    • Camping
  • Tours
    • Stockholm
    • Copenhagen
    • Helsinki
    • Oslo
    • Finnish Lapland
    • Swedish Lapland
    • All tours