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Last week in Lyon young chef Jeppe Foldager from Copenhagen Denmark took silver medal in the world championships for chefs, the biannual Bocuse d’Or in Lyon. The competition was started by legendary French nouvelle cuisine chef Poul Bocuse, he himself presenting the awards at age 86. Jeppe Foldager took silver after the French contender, Thibault Ruggeri, the darling of the predominantly French crowd of spectators.

Denmark is the ultimate destination for cycle holidays. With more than 12,000kms of signposted cycle routes, gentle terrain, inspirational nature and short distances between amenities, Denmark is a country made for cyclists and cycling trips. It’s safe, easy and great fun. If you like active holidays, plan a cycle holiday in Denmark. Here you will find some great information on bike holidays in Denmark, from tips and inspiration to route planning and bike hire. So get on your saddle and bicycle Denmark!

Denmark has become well known for its talent in staging successful conferences and congresses. High profile events such as the UN Climate Conference COP15, IOC, EWEA, EU2012 and many more were successfully staged in Denmark. Will your congress be the next? We look forward to welcoming you in Denmark and to host your next innovative and successful business event in the country of MINDblowing Meetings!

Denmark is a haven for culture. Arts, music, dance, theatre, fashion, events – Denmark offes it all, all year round. Here's a brief guide to some of the best cultural activitites in Denmark.

Meetovation emphasises the use of unique and original environments and local attractions. The sense of authenticity helps delegates open their minds and better appreciate and remember where, how and why they spent time a your meeting!

Christmas in Denmark is a magical time. As the weather cools down, the festive spirit heats up. Christmas in Denmark is full of tradition, food, entertainment and good company. It is the time of year when the Danes really focus on spending quality time with family, friends - and even strangers! Here's a great guide to Christmas in Denmark, packed with ideas, events, bakground information and suggestions for making your Denmark Christmas break memorable. Learn more about Christmas markets, concerts, shopping, Danish Christmas food and traditions.

We keep talking about how the Danes think differently and the urgency of 'Meetovating' meetings and conferences.

Just as West Jutland's landscape is dominated by the sea, so is its culture and heritage. Feel the maritime past pulse through you at museums, lighthouses, galleries and historical buildings across the region.

Thousands of years of history are waiting to be explored on Funen, an island packed with manor houses and castles. Be inspired by the place that has inspired painters for generations and gave the world Hans Christian Andersen.

South Jutland is a historical treasure trove, with well-preserved ancient towns, castles, cathedrals and a multitude of exciting museums.

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…

IMAGINATION: Denmark in the spotlight - Event showcases the best of Danish lifestyle during the Olympics.

IMAGINATION: Denmark in the spotlight - Event showcases the best of Danish lifestyle during the Olympics.

Copenhagen is a fantastic city for a short break. It is relatively small with excellent public transport links, so you can cover most of the attractions and diverse neighbourhoods of the capital over a weekend. Here's a guide to getting the most out of 48 hours in Copenhagen.

International conferences and congresses provide an excellent opportunity to showcase the unique selling points of a region and they can - now with the help of 66 newly appointed Goodwill Ambassadors - be a major growth generator for Southern Denmark. 

Take5: VisitDenmark meets up with Hanne Nehmar, Managing Director at Best Destination Partner (BDP) in Copenhagen, to get her thoughts on the importance of innovative meeting designs

You will have encountered Danish design at one time or another, whether you realise it or not. In the 60s, viewers of Kennedy and Nixon’s historic TV duel were looking at Hans J. Wegner’s Danish chair. Modern audiences have begun craving classic Danish light fittings by Poul Henningsen, thanks to The Killing. And classics such as Erik Magnussen's Stelton thermos are now sitting on tables all over the world. Follow the trail of great Danish designers across the country with this guide to design in Denmark.

The ECONOMIST: Denmark no. 1 in attracting talent in Europe 

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

Let the local environment play a part, and give your meeting participants a unique experience they will remember on a professional and a personal level. An experience that emphasizes why this specific destination has been chosen for your meeting. Visit local attractions, let the local cuisine be a part of a lunch and have local experts or pep talkers join your meeting. Grow wiser on the local inspiration element of Meetovation

Celebrated for its classic modern design tradition, Denmark lets visitors discover architectural wonders and new contemporary art museums with an inspired vision of Nordic living. Download itinerary as PDF

The Danish Foreign Ministry, responsible for the organization of the 2012 European Union Presidency, today announced the compliance of their event management system against the new ISO 20121 standard for sustainable event management. Externally verified by the global certification company SGS, this is the world’s first ISO20121 certification of a large international government event. The Ministry’s event management system covers the logistical organisation of 110 meetings, attracting 15000 attendees at three venues between January and June, 2012.

The longest Viking longship in the world is part of the Danish National Museum’s major special exhibition, VIKING, which will be exhibited at the National Museum in Copenhagen between 22 June and 17 November 2013.

Why not take a tasting tour of traditional Danish dishes? It’s not only a great way to fill your belly, but you’ll learn a lot about Danish culture and history and meet a lot of Danes along the way. So dig in to a plate of Plaice á la Skagen in North Jutland or pick your favourite pickled herring at Møn in South Zealand. Every region has its speciality and here are some of the highlights.

Why Denmark? Why should you choose Denmark to capture the attention of your target group and provide your meeting participants with an unforgettable experience? Here are ten good reasons:

The Danes excel in developing different and beneficial meeting design concepts that increase the outcome of the time and money spent when bringing people together. The unique Danish Meetovation meeting design concept makes conferences and meetings more efficient and responsible. It engages participants actively and offers a new creative approach to far more flexible usage of meeting and conference facilities.

Denmark and the Danes have given this year's Giro d'Italia a flying start. The race organiser RCS was extremely satisfied with the first three stages of the race held in Denmark, where a perfect race execution and up to half a million spectators made the Giro tour start a great success. 

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

Gastronomic safaris by boat, walks in Nordic Noir Copenhagen, concerts in warehouses and pop-up restaurants. Get ready for the Wondercool festival - Copenhagen’s cultural month of February.

Denmark has taken the top spot on the United Nation's first ever World Happiness Report and among other important factors are sustainability, gastronomy, innovation and design & architecture. 

A region packed with attractions, from castles, flower gardens and ancient church frescos to wildlife parks and amusements.

Copenhagen is rich in history. The Danish capital was officially founded in 1167 by Bishop Absalon, but research suggest that the location was inhabited already in the late Viking age. Copenhagen was a busy and strategically important merchant city throughout the medieval period where it controlled much of the lucrative trade and traffic to and from the Baltic Sea.

Come and shop in Denmark, one of the hottest design nations on the planet. From a rich design history, led by legends such as Arne Jacobsen and Hans J. Wegner, Denmark’s design sector has grown into a world-leader. From homeware to fashion, Denmark is an incredible place to pick up unique, cutting-edge products or to find that perfect Scandinavian gift. Beautiful shopping streets await in cities across the country, offering international and Danish brands. So pack your shopping bags and don’t forget your wallet!

For centuries, North Zealand has been the playground of Danish kings and queens and you can feel its important role in Danish history at the region’s many castles and royal parklands.

Denmark is famed for its incomparable sense of style and Copenhagen is home to some of the world’s most sought-after designer brands and classic products.

Hotels in Denmark come in all shapes, sizes and price ranges and booking one that is right for you is easy. This page will get you started on finding and booking your hotel in Denmark.

Gourmet Denmark   Denmark has been called the epicentre of true Nordic cuisine. Enjoy a lunch or dinner at some of the best restaurants located on Zealand, Funen and Jutland.

Whether visitors are looking for a fun and educational family holiday or an inspiring weekend break in one of the world’s most liveable countries – then look no further! Download itinerary as PDF

Entdecken Sie abwechslungsreiche Naturlandschaften und faszinierende Kulturgeschichte entlang des historischen Heerwegs – zu Fuß oder mit dem Fahrrad! Genießen Sie dabei die Ruhe und Entspannung in der jütländischen Natur, und lassen Sie sich vom Besten der traditionellen dänischen Küche verwöhnen. Last minute angebote Kurzurlaub Ferienhäuser suchen

Diverse, modern and fun, Aarhus is one of the happiest cities on Earth. A visit to its art galleries, cosy Latin Quarter or the Old Town will show you just why Aarhusians are so happy…

Denmark offers different and beneficial meetings that create a better outcome of the time and money spent when bringing people together. Meetovation conferences and meetings are efficient and responsible. They engage participants actively and have a new creative approach to a far more flexible use of conference facilities. This homepage offers a variety of meetovation tools and inspiration to meeting planners who want to improve the return on investment in their meetings.

Successfully operating in Southern Denmark, Inspiring Denmark and partners have recently assisted in securing more international conferences and congresses to the region.

A new partnership called 'Strategic Hosting' has seen the light of day in southern Denmark. The aim is to provide business tourists visiting the region with an exceptional experience before, during and after the business event.

You can travel to Denmark by our four international airport: Copenhagen Airport Billund Airport Aalborg Airport Aarhus Airport