Carnival in Aalborg, 24-29 May, Aalborg
Each year, Aalborg - a middle-sized city in Northern Denmark - is the host of a surprisingly large carnival. The carnival parade is the largest in Northern Europe. About 100.000 people participate in the carnival every year, either as participants in the parade or as spectators along the route to catch a glance of this magnificent wave of people, colour and happiness. Every year the participants create their costumes according to a different theme. The theme for Carnival in Aalborg 2010 will be "Mars & Venus”.
Hasserisgade 10, DK-9000 Aalborg, Tel: (+45) 9813 7211 www.karnevaliaalborg.dk
Bakken/Dyrehavsbakken, 25 March to End-August 2010, Copenhagen
With approx. 100 fun rides and booths, 39 restaurants and other good eating places and a unique location in a great Deer park just north of Copenhagen, this charming amusement park offers entertainment and fun for the whole family.
Dyrehavevej 62, DK- 2930 Klampenborg, Tel: (+45) 3963 3544 www.bakken.dk
LEGOLAND, 27 March – 31 October, Billund
LEGOLAND is a fantastic world of imaginative experiences that focus on children – a place where you can set your imagination free on land, at sea, or in the air. And there’s always plenty to choose from, no matter whether you prefer action or relaxation.
Nordmarksvej 9, DK-7190 Billund, Tel: (+45) 7533 1333
www.legoland.dk
Tivoli Gardens, 15 April – 26 September 2008, Copenhagen
Denmark's most popular tourist attraction is simultaneously an institution, a bearer of tradition, a national symbol and a limited company. Not only is it one of the world's oldest amusement parks - the one that gave Walt Disney the idea for his Disneyland - it is also the 3rd most visited of its kind in Europe.
Vesterbrogade 3, Postboks 233, DK-1630 København V, Tel: (+45) 3315 1001 www.tivoli.dk
Riverboat Jazz Festival, 22-27 June, Silkeborg
Each year in the end of June Silkeborg becomes New Orleans and the Gudenå river turns into the Mississippi. Around 70 Orchestras from Denmark and Europe give 150 concerts around the city and on the boats, cruising the beautiful Silkeborg-lakes.
Åhavevej 2a, DK-8600 Silkeborg, Tel: (+45) 8680 1617
www.riverboat.dk
Days of Tordenskjold, 25-27 June, Frederikshavn
Witness "Days of Tordenskold" - the year is 1717" in Frederikshavn (North Jutland) - a firework of continuous adventure. Experience historic groups from Denmark, Norway and Sweden units of three hundred men . "Days of Tordenskiold" offer a series of exciting events including interesting fencing demonstrations, a spectacular play especially written for the occasion, a one-hundred metre long banquet, Fashion Show featuring the latest trends of 1717 with some seventy performers, grand three-mastered training ships from Denmark and Norway some of which are carrying guns along with wooden vessels, authentic music from 1717 and authentic 1717 food served in the local pub "Den kække Kælling". The event takes place by the harbour and the authentic Powder Magazine helps communicate this vibrant story. The aim of the events is not a glorification of the war, on the contrary, it brings to life one of the many crucial incidents of the Great Northern War (1709-1720).
Kragholmen 2, DK-9900 Frederikshavn, Tel: (+45) 9842 3266
www.tordenskiold.dk
North Sea Beach Marathon, 27 June, West Jutland
Dubbed by some as the world's hardest fitness run, the North Sea Beach Marathon, can also be run in sections by those who can't face the full distance. The course runs from Vejers Beach in Ribe County, across the county border at Nymindegab to Hvide Sande Beach in Ringkjøbing County. Both the runners and the many spectators along the route represent countries from all over the world.
www.beachmarathon.com
Roskilde Festival, 1-4 July, Roskilde
The trademark of Roskilde Festival is, and continues to be, lots of unpredictability, progressiveness and experimentation, combined with a small amount of predictability and "polishedness". Roskilde Festival is innovative and presents young talents of today and tomorrow. As the audience states, a visit to the festival should always be an exiting and surprising experience. Not too many big and predictable names on the bill, but many surprises and new names. When you buy your ticket for Roskilde Festival, you are supporting a good cause. Each year, Roskilde Festival donates any profits from the festival to humanitarian and cultural purposes. Camping is free with a festival ticket Roskilde is located 35 km from Copenhagen (30 minutes by train).
Programme is available online.
Darupvej 19, DK-4000 Roskilde, Tel: (+45) 4636 6613
www.roskilde-festival.dk
Copenhagen Jazz Festival, 2-11 July, Copenhagen
Annual jazz festival boasting both Danish and world renowned artists and bands. The festival takes place both indoors in clubs and venues and not least outdoors where various scenic places such as parks and squares are transformed into jazz venues! Every year features a wealth of upcoming and established international and Danish bands and musicians.
Nytorv 3, DK-1450 København K., Tel: (+45) 3393 2013
www.jazz.dk
World Santa Claus Congress, 19-21 July, Charlottenlund
More than 100 Santa’s from all over the world attend the Congress, which, takes place very year during the days around the 24 of July at Bakken, the world’s oldest amusement park.
Dyrehavsbakken, Dyrehavevej 62, 2930 Klampenborg, Tel: (+45) 39 63 35 44
www.worldsantaclauscongress.com
Cultural Harbour, 6-8 August, Copenhagen
The Cultural Harbour has become a yearly recurrent harbour festival. Cultural and leisure time activities are made available throughout the harbour for the citizens of Copenhagen, tourists and others who wish to participate in or get acquainted with the cultural life of Copenhagen The Cultural Harbour means four days of dance, music, theatre, artistry and a variety of sports events, in the harbour and as on the quay - all activities are for free!
Islands Brygge 5, DK-2300 København S., Tel: (+45) 3366 3850 www.kulturhavn.dk
Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix, 7-8 August, Copenhagen
Race at the center of Copenhagen with classic cars participating in a thrilling race around the major park of the Copenhageners, Fælledparken. The Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix is one of Europe's two largest and most interesting street races (the other one is the historic grand prix in Monaco in mid-May) showcasing some of the best historic motor racing machinery the world has seen.
www.chgp.dk
Copenhagen Fashion week, 11-15 August, Copenhagen
Every February and August, Copenhagen is host to Northern Europe's largest fashion event, Copenhagen Fashion Week, Northern Europe’s largest fashion fair in Øksnehallen and the Bella Center. Trade only.
www.copenhagenfashionweek.com
Copenhagen Pride 18 –22 August, Copenhagen
Then Annual Gay Pride Parade, known in Copenhagen as 'Copenhagen Pride', gathers thousands of spectators lining the parade route, as around a thousand gays and lesbians strut their stuff through the capital, jamming the traffic with floats, rainbow flags 'dykes on bikes, screaming queens and leather guys'.
In the days leading up to the Saturday grand parade, there are events and acitvities centered around 'Pride Town' on the City Hall Square.
www.copenhagenpride.dk
Flower Festival, 18-21 August, Odense
Flowers, flowers everywhere! See, feel and smell the more than 180.000 flowers, plants and vegetables arranged in various beautiful fanciful tableaux and arrangements, according to a specific theme that changes every year. The Flower festival has 100.000 visitors every year.
Flakhaven 2, DK-5000 Odense C., Tel: (+45) 6618 8850
www.blomsterfestival.dk
Copenhagen Cooking, 20-29 August, Copenhagen
Enjoy a luxury food exhibition and gourmet dining at a fraction of the price you’d normally expect to pay. Just roll up your sleeves and put the napkin on your lap to appreciate the culinary experiences on offer when the city gets ready for Copenhagen Cooking.
Copenhagen Cooking is a tribute to the Nordic kitchen and food traditions with special focus placed on the excellent local products. The festival was launched in 2005 and has been a tremendous success so far.
www.copenhagencooking.dk
European Medieval Festival, 27-28 August, Horsens
More than 100.000 musicians, knights, pilgrims, monks and visitors participate in the coming European Medieval Festival in Horsens. Tournaments with knights from different countries, shows and parades. For two days the entire city of Horsens is transformed into a village from the 15th century. The citizens, or more than 5.000 persons, dress up in the correct attire of the period as craftsmen, farmers, vendors etc. and line the streets with their stands, selling all kinds of authentic goods and foods.
Søndergade 26, DK-8700 Horsens, Tel: (+45) 7560 2120
www.middelalderfestival.dk
Aarhus Festival Week, 27 Aug – 5 Sep, Aarhus
This is a festival of major importance to all of Scandinavia, involving all of Aarhus. Several shows, theatre performances, concerts, opera, ballet, music, sport and much more all day long for all ages. Several performances are free. Program available in August. This year's theme: neighbors!
Park Allé 2, DK-8000 Århus C., Tel: (+45) 8940 9191
www.aarhusfestuge.dk
Golden days (Historical festival), 3-26 September, Copenhagen
The 2010 edition of the Golden Days Festival covers the 1700s. The festival focuses on international relations and exchanges in the century, when Denmark really met the world.
Nørregade 6, DK–1165 København K, Tel: (+45) 35 42 14 32 www.goldendays.dk
Night of Culture, Mid-October, Copenhagen/Esbjerg/Aalborg/Aarhus
More than 700 cultural offers all over the city will be available to the public from 6pm to 12 pm. Last year 60.000 curious and adventurous pass holders took advantage of the unique opportunity to experience an exciting evening of cultural exploration and to visit some of the buildings and institutions which are normally not open to the public. Approximately 300 venues are ready to welcome you. Access is obtained with a Night of Culture badge which gives free admission to events and free public transport within Greater Copenhagen.
Gammel Kongevej 1, DK-1610 København V., Tel: (+45) 3325 7400
www.kulturnatten.dk
Christmas in “Den Gamle By”, Nov/Dec, Aarhus
The open air museum of The Old Town is made up of 75 different period houses. During the Christmas period the streets will be decorated beautifully, and 11 of the houses will be housing 30 different Christmas exhibitions. It all adds up to an exciting atmosphere with a true Christmas feeling. Christmas market every weekend in December where the houses come alive with period-dressed personnel.
Viborgvej 2, DK-8000 Aarhus, Tel: (+45) 8612 3188
www.dengamleby.dk
Christmas in Tivoli, 12 November – 30 December, Copenhagen
Christmas in Tivoli presents all the delights of Christmases past and present. Stroll through the miniature villages with shops full of gifts and goodies. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and enjoy a meal in one of the many restaurants. 20-odd rides are open as well as many games and shooting galleries. In the large tent at the centre of Tivoli you'll find the charming village of 'Nissekøbing', a winter wonderland of hundreds of mechanical pixies (in Danish 'nisser').
Vesterbrogade 3, DK-1630 København V.
www.tivoli.dk