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Delve into the wonderful world of Danish design

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The Danish design wonders

For a small country, we sure have an outsized reputation for our design and architecture. Danish design is world-renowned for its functionality, playfulness and minimalism, whether you're looking at our chairs, our lights, our buildings or our public spaces.

A man swims from the Urban Rigger student housing block designed by Bjarke Ingels Group in Copenhagen, Denmark

Take a Bjarke Ingels Group tour of Denmark

Surround yourself with Danish design

Bølgen (The Wave), an apartment building in Vejle, Denmark, that looks like a wave

Experience the best Danish architecture

Designed for a better life

Danish design encompasses everything from Scandinavian minimalism, Mid Century modern and cities built for people. Not to mention fashion, interior design and ceramics! Take a look at just a few of our well-designed gems.

The exterior of designer boutique hotel Villa Copenhagen, in Copenhagen, Denmark

Five of Copenhagen's design hotels

Love design? You'll want to know about these designer boutique hotels in Copenhagen...

People enjoy the water around La Banchina in summer

Take a break on a parkipelago

Now you might think "a parkipe-what"? Let us introduce you to the future of cosmopolitan public parks: the floating park of Copenhagen Islands.

A woman having breakfast outside in Copenhagen, Denmark

Designed for happiness

Denmark is regularly at the top end of the World Happiness Index because of its commitment to urban design. Take a look at some of our happiest places!

Geek out on Danish design and architecture!

Whether you're a connoisseur or simply passionate about design and architecture, a visit to Designmuseum Danmark and Danish Architecture Center must be added to your list.

Learn about Danish architecture and go on architecture tours at BLOX in Copenhagen

Danish Architecture Center

DAC is the place to go for architecture. You can see a broad range of exhibitions and join one of their many architecture tours.

Designmuseum Danmark

Deep dive into the world of Danish design at the Danish Design Museum, and get friendly with the world-famous creations of Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen and Hans J. Wegner.