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Scandinavia’s Gourmet Capital Continues to Influence the Global Culinary Landscape through New Restaurants and Star-Powered Chefs

Copenhagen has been awarded the EU Commission’s prestigious European Green Capital Award for 2014.

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Launches First Ever Direct Flight from SFO to Copenhagen Starting Today

15 Michelin Stars to Copenhagen! The 2013 edition of the Michelin Guide Rouge has awarded a total of 15 stars to 13 Copenhagen restaurants; a record high and more than any other Scandinavian city. Newcomer to receive a Michelin star in Copenhagen is restaurant Kadeau, while the fully organic restaurant, Geranium, was awarded its 2nd Michelin giving the city two two-star restaurants.

“If World Domination were determined by Herring Consumption, We Would Rule the Planet” Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden Launch New “Nordic Cool” Tourism Campaign Spotlighting all Things Uniquely Scandinavian

Danish movie A Royal Affair announced for the Academy Awards nomination for Best Foreign Language Film

Copenhagen’s culture month, Wondercool, which runs through February, lets you explore the lesser-known Copenhagen, celebrate New Nordic cuisine, listen to music in basement car parks, take a ‘behind the scenes’ look at architecture and enjoy MAD Mondays.

As critics go wild over New Nordic Cuisine, chefs are reaching out to the man on the street with novel ideas. Ever tried Asian food with a Nordic twist? Welcome to New Nordic 2.0

Denmark’s Viking heritage centres and markets are popular attractions where history is brought back to life. Here families can taste Viking food and watch craftspeople and warriors in action.

MINDblowing Meetings is the story about our unique Danish way of designing innovative meetings.

The mainland part of Denmark, Jutland, offers lively cities and cultural highlights as well as wide-open nature, sandy beaches and seaside towns. Jutland has all that the heart desires…

A name in Danish ending with the letter ø signifies an island. And you can visit many of Denmark’s small islands by ferryboat where you’ll discover unique communities and places of history.

Air traffic on international flights to Aalborg in North Jutland is on the rise resulting in a major expansion of Aalborg Airport. 

VisitDenmark and The Consulate General bring Copenhagen bike love to the Summer Streets of NYC

The new 2012 edition of the Michelin Guide has awarded Copenhagen restaurants a total of 14 stars reaffirming Copenhagen’s position as the culinary frontrunner and ‘hot-spot’ food destination of Europe. Earning more stars than any other Scandinavian city, Copenhagen’s recognition also eclipses European cities including Hamburg, Amsterdam and Rome. 

Press releaseMay 24, 2012 Copenhagen Shares the Bike Love  

New Hotel Properties, Quirky Accommodations and Green like Never Seen Before COPENHAGEN, Denmark – September 7, 2011 - This fall, there is much news from the hotels in Copenhagen, Denmark. The largest hotel in all Scandinavia opened its doors this year in Copenhagen bringing the total room capacity of Copenhagen to around 18,000. New features and innovations at Copenhagen’s hotels include a snore absorption room, a ladies-only floor, “brain food” for meeting participants, and much more.

New York October 24, 2011 - Do you know ’schmorrebroud’?!?!! The favorite lunch of the Danes is indeed challenging to pronounce, but it sure is delicious. The grandiose open face sandwich with a base of healthy rye bread and all sorts of goodies on top is a Danish classic. Now you can learn more about the culture behind this increasingly popular food - right from your iPhone.