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DENMARK: Visiting the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in July

February 25, 2017

Woot! Maerose here. This entry is about the well-known and most visited museum in Denmark – the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Humlebæk, which I managed to visit in summer with my Danish host family. Established in 1958 and named after all three wives (all named “Louise”) of Alexander Brun, the first owner of … More DENMARK: Visiting the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in July

KØGE – Home to the oldest dated half-timbered house in Denmark

September 1, 2016

Before Copenhagen, I would often spend my free time in Køge, the municipality to which Bjæverskov, the small town where I lived for 8 months, is located. Køge is a seaport and a market town for many years. Old and well-preserved houses can be found in the city, lining its medieval cobbled streets. In fact, … More KØGE – Home to the oldest dated half-timbered house in Denmark

Tivoli Gardens – Scandinavia’s most-visited amusement park and pleasure gardens

September 1, 2016

The Tivoli Gardens is absolutely one of my favorite amusement parks ever! Located right in the center of Copenhagen, near the Central Station and close to Rådhuset (City Hall), the park is the second oldest operating amusement park in the world. According to sources, it is the second most popular seasonal theme park in the … More Tivoli Gardens – Scandinavia’s most-visited amusement park and pleasure gardens

Copenhagen Sakura Festival – A feel of Japanese atmosphere in cold Scandinavia

September 1, 2016

Since 2008, people flock in Copenhagen in spring to enjoy the colorful Sakura Festival organized by the Copenhagen Sakura Festival Committee with the help of the Copenhagen Municipality, the Embassy of Japan and Japanese firms and cultural groups in Denmark. Thanks to the Japanese businessman, Mr. Seiichi Takaki, who donated the number of Japanese trees now … More Copenhagen Sakura Festival – A feel of Japanese atmosphere in cold Scandinavia

Nationalmuseet – Denmark’s largest cultural and historical museum

August 31, 2016

The National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen consists of exhibitions about Danish and foreign history. It calls itself a museum of museums, and contains artefacts from the different eras, from the Viking Age up to the 21st century. It was a fun-filled learning experience for me and my sister when we visited the museum one … More Nationalmuseet – Denmark’s largest cultural and historical museum

KBHS Høstfest (Harvest Festival) – A wonderful volunteer experience!

August 31, 2016

Copenhagen was dubbed as Europe’s greenest capital city in 2014. Byhøst and Sharing Copenhagen celebrated the recognition with the Harvest Festival, which included an 800 meter long table, 37 participants, 9  restaurants, and 2,600 guests! Coincidentally, I was looking for a volunteer work at that time, and through Help2Help, a volunteering agency, I learned about … More KBHS Høstfest (Harvest Festival) – A wonderful volunteer experience!

Frederiksborg Castle – the largest Renaissance castle in Scandinavia

August 29, 2016

One thing I love about Denmark is its beautiful and magnificent castles and royal gardens. An easy favorite is Frederiksborg Slot located in Hillerød. It served as the royal residence of Christian IV, Scandinavia’s longest reigning king, in the 17th century. I visited the palace complex twice, first with my Danish language class and the second … More Frederiksborg Castle – the largest Renaissance castle in Scandinavia

Kronborg Castle – Home to Shakespeare’s Hamlet

August 29, 2016

Kronborg Slot is no doubt one of the most beautiful castles in Denmark. Together with my sisters, I explored the UNESCO site and the surrounding neighborhood on a beautiful weekend. Kronborg is located in the municipality of Helsingør, at the most northeastern tip of the island Zealand. Its location was perfect during the 1500s, when … More Kronborg Castle – Home to Shakespeare’s Hamlet

KØGE: The fields and public playgrounds of peaceful Bjæverskov

August 22, 2016

Hejsan! Maerose here. Can’t believe I’ve been living in Europe for more than 3 years now! How time flies so fast… I have had lots of good and not-so-good experiences, but all of them have helped to mold me to who I am right now. I remember the first day I sat foot on this … More KØGE: The fields and public playgrounds of peaceful Bjæverskov