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Despite general economic crisis across Europe, Aalborg Congress and Culture Centre (AKKC) in Aalborg ended 2011 with the highest visitor numbers in the multi-functional venues' nearly 60-year history. 

Record-high no. of passengers at Copenhagen Airport in 2011... 

They did it again. noma. For the third consecutive year, the restaurant noma is listed no. 1 on the S.Pellegrino ‘World’s 50 Best Restaurants’-list which is hosted by the esteemed Restaurant Magazine and the result of over 800 leading chefs and culinary writers worldwide casting their vote for their favourite restaurant. 

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.

Den norske presse har ligesom den norske befolkning et indgående kendskab til Danmark. Derfor søger vi altid at servere historier og forslag til pressebesøg med skarpe vinkler til journalisterne, fordi de søger noget unikt/eksklusivt til deres medier. Samtidig er der en skarp konkurrence fra mange andre aktører, hvilket også stiller krav til historierne og vores kontakt og kendskab til medierne og deres ønsker. Af samme grund netværker vi aktivt med journalisterne, så vi altid er på højde med hvilke historier, de er ude efter.

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…

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.

You’d be hard pressed to find a better cycling destination than Denmark. With over 12,000km of sign-posted cycle routes, gentle terrain, inspirational nature and short distances between amenities, Denmark is a country made for cyclists. It’s safe, easy and great fun. So get on your bike and take a cycling holiday in Denmark, with the help of our information on cycle route planning, bike hire in Denmark and recommended sights and attractions along the way.

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

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. 

According to the city’s climate strategy Copenhagen is to be the world's first CO2 neutral capital by 2025 and this has the full support of the Copenhageners as a green vibe flows through every corner of the city. Whether you are looking to eat, drink, shop or sleep with a clear conscience, Copenhagen has an eco-friendly option for you.

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

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.

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

A green profile, accessibility and competitive prices – there are plenty of reasons to choose Copenhagen as host city for your next event!

Below is the list of the Top 25 Attractions in Denmark. Click on each attraction to enter their website.  The figures in parentheses represent the amount of people registered at the gates in 2010. 

 Copenhagen restaurant noma once again voted World’s Best Restaurant

Kom mee griezelen in Denemarken! Diverse attractieparken toveren zich in oktober om tot een waar spookfestijn. Zowel LEGOLAND®, Tivoli en Djurs Sommerland hebben tijdens Halloween een vol programma samengesteld zodat je voor even in de huid van een heks of zombie kunt duiken.

Denmark secured the 2013 LEN European Short Course Swimming Championship after beating off competition from Israel.

First Hotel Europa ranks no. 1 in Scandinavian customer survey.

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

BDP signs sponsorship deal with Copenhagen CityBee Association.

“Meet and Treat” packages now available for companies’ employees at the CO2-neutral Hotel Kong Arthur in Copenhagen.

Gourmet experiences, beautiful architecture, a popular jazz festival and lots of exiting outdoor-life. At summertime the city of Copenhagen becomes alive and vibrant, and that’s why it’s the perfect time of the year to explore the city. Whether you’re in for a dive in the clean water in the Copenhagen harbors or a nice walk on the world’s longest pedestrian shopping street, Copenhagen allows you to combine your city break with a holiday near the beach.

Aarhus to host large European Food Venture Forum during new Food Festival in September 2012.

Conference concludes with signing of declaration commited to public-private innovation to lead Europe out of crisis.

Unconventional meeting venue: Nordkraft in Aalborg – from coal-driven power plant to cultural power venue!

Already, the impressive rooftop installation "Your Rainbow Panorama", inaugurated at ARoS Museum of Modern Art in Aarhus in 2011, has become a major hit amongst locals and foreigners who pay the striking venue a visit to experience the impressive 500 feet long rooftop hovering 160 feet above the city! 

Tivoli Gardens celebrates a Russian inspired Christmas from 11 November to 30 December with the launch of a 2000 m2 Russian city within the amusement park. Among the attractions of the Russian city is a Tivoli version of St. Basil's Cathedral at the Red Square in the Kremlin, featuring a 21 m tower with onion domes and a carillon.

Join the Danish Sustainability Events Initiative, the driving force behind the EU's first sustainable presidency and the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) for an innovative European conference in Copenhagen showcasing the latest trends in sustainable meeting practice combining both best practice examples and case studies.

Aalborg Kongres & Kultur Center (AKKC) in North Jutland has just finalized a major refurbishment including new flooring, repainting, new interior etc. worth 10.5 million Euro.

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.

The Danish EU Presidency (EU2012) will have an estimated cost of 35 million Euros. This is less than 1/3 of the costs of the previous Polish EU presidency, which amounted to 115 million Euros. These savings are achieved by choosing partners who are focused on cost savings - and on sustainability. 

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 – quality time for families. Short distances, wide-open nature and the many educational and fun family activities in Denmark allow holidaymakers to enjoy quality experiences with something for everyone.

At the Nordic region's largest food festival, Copenhagen Cooking, visitors will be able to explore the kitchens of the world, as well as food from the best of the city's own Michelin-starred restaurants at special, bargain-prices. Copenhagen Cooking runs from 19-28 August with a more spectacular programme than ever.

Leaders from the Danish Meetings Industry collaborate with the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to deliver sustainable events for the 2012 EU Presidency. The collaboration targets certification to the ISO20121 event sustainability certification of the Government event management system. An innovative web resource www.sustainableeventsdenmark.org is explaining the enterprising initiative in more detail. 

In 2012, Giro d'Italia, the world's toughest bicycle race, has its northernmost starting point ever, in Denmark. The Danes are preparing a huge party. 

A DKK 255 million investment in 5,100 sqm of additional space at Copenhagen Airport's Pier C has provided facilities for sustaining the current growth in intercontinental traffic to and from Denmark.

If you dream of waking up to a breakfast prepared by your own chef on your 60 m2 large, private terrace facing Tivoli, with 3 bathrooms, an open fireplace in the living room, your favourite flowers, wine cooler with your favourite wines, B&O Smart-TV and iPads in the living rooms and bathrooms, this can now come true!

Who said February can’t be cool in Copenhagen? It is indeed with the Wondercool festival bringing cultural warmth to the city. Seven brands have joined forces to make the month cool, cultural and somewhat crazy. 

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To co-inside with VisitDenmark’s brand new branding platform "Come and join us!" it appears that close to 1 million foreign delegates have already chosen to do so, with more expected to follow…

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