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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.

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…

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…

Georg Jenson, Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen, Shopping

Shopping in Copenhagen: the quirky shops you shouldn’t miss

There’s nothing like a shopping spree or just a bit of window-shopping in design-crazy Denmark. And whether you’re looking for…

The cost of living in Denmark
Living and working in Scandinavia

The cost of living in Denmark

You probably know that Denmark is expensive. But just how much should you expect to pay for food, accommodation and activities?

Forgotten Giant statues, made of driftwood, Copenhagen
Things to do in Denmark

Unusual things to do in Denmark

Once you’ve ticked off Denmark’s main sights, like taking a selfie with The Little Mermaid or a few days of…

Things to do in Denmark

10 of the best small towns to visit in Denmark

Denmark has just four cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants – and that includes the tourist-magnet capital of Copenhagen. But…

Sankthansaften celebrations, Denamrk
Things to do in Denmark

Midsummer in Denmark: Celebrating Sankthansaften

If you smell bonfires on June 23, don’t worry: it’s just Danes celebrating midsummer with some good old hygge!

Aarhus, Getting around Denmark

Getting from Copenhagen to Aarhus

Why not experience a bit more of Denmark while you’re in Copenhagen? It’s easy to combine visiting the capital with…

Aero is one of the most beautiful islands in Denmark
Things to do in Denmark

Budget-friendly weekend: Æro, Denmark

One of Denmark’s most beautiful islands, Ærø is easily visited in a weekend from Copenhagen and is a great place for island-hopping adventures on a budget!

Come early to avoid the crowds at Copenhagen's Little Mermaid
Copenhagen, Family

Visiting The Little Mermaid in Copenhagen

Denmark’s most iconic statue, The Little Mermaid sits on a rock in the northern part of Copenhagen’s harbour. Weighing in…

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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
    • Rail passes
    • Travel insurance
    • Car hire
  • Places to stay
    • Our top picks
    • Hotels
    • Hostels
    • Camping
    • Igloo hotels
  • Tours
    • Stockholm
    • Copenhagen
    • Helsinki
    • Oslo
    • Finnish Lapland
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