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Imagine running alongside a king, a queen, and their family – this is actually possible in Denmark, a nation known for its monarchy as well as its surprisingly flat hierarchy.

For the months of August and September, Copenhagen is inviting visitors and locals alike to participate in three big festivals: Copenhagen Cooking Festival, Copenhagen Beer Week and Tivoli’s Food and Wine Festival.

Just two hours from Copenhagen, a Danish gem has earned a place of the highest honour. The dramatic Møns Klint was officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 47th Committee meeting in Paris on 13 July 2025, making this the ninth UNESCO World Heritage Site in Denmark.

Cyclists raced past castles, coastlines and cultural icons in Denmark’s newest World Tour event.

Denmark is ready to enchant travelers with new experiences in 2025. From historical sites and natural wonders to cultural events, here are twelve must-see highlights:

Their Majesties The King and The Queen of Denmark will be cutting the ribbon when VisitDenmark formally opens the doors to The Denmark Pavilion in Paris on July 25th. 

The Denmark Pavilion, located just 150 meters from the Arc de Triomphe by Maison du Danemark, invites you to experience its cultural calendar of events and permanent exhibitions, including digital ‘art-pieces’ in loop and mini-concerts performed by five Danish artists. 

As the 2024 Olympics unfold in Paris, a small piece of Denmark finds its place in the heart of the city. The Denmark Pavilion, located just 150 meters from the iconic Arc de Triomphe by Maison du Danemark, invites you on a unique journey.

Denmark, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant culinary scene, is gearing up to offer an array of thrilling experiences in 2024.

This afternoon, the 2023 Michelin Guide for the Nordics was released. Six new Danish Restaurants were awarded Michelin stars for the first time, including one restaurant going from zero to two stars. This brings Denmark to a total of 43 stars, distributed on 31 restaurants.

Visit Denmark's new activation campaign is using AI (and the help of some very famous faces) to put the country on the map. 

23 January 2023, Danish chefs Brian Mark Hansen and Elisabeth Madsen have received gold in the international chef’s competition Bocuse d'Or.

Get ready for some years of architecture and design when Copenhagen takes the title as World Capital of Architecture.  

Swimming is a year-round thing in Denmark and subzero temperatures do not keep the Danes from going for a dip. This year a new festivals, good spots and new saunas are added to the winter swimming season.

Test your cycling skills by following the tyreprints of the Danish Tour de France-winning cyclist around his home region of North Jutland.

Monday 13 February 2023, the Danish Cold War Museum REGAN Vest will open to the public, and it will already be possible to reserve tickets for tours from 1 November.

2023 will be a year of celebrating the Danish design and architecture heritage. From throughout-the-year events and new additions in Copenhagen, the UNESCO World Capital of Architecture, to the long awaited opening the underground bunker museum REGAN Vest in North Jutland.

Friday 16 September 2022, the Danish training ship ‘DANMARK’ will arrive in New York City as a part of Denmark’s celebration of the UNGA and Climate Week 2022.

18 July 2022, the World’s 50 Best Awards Ceremony took place in London with the launch of the 20th version of the list. This became another victorious year for Danish gastronomy with Geranium claiming the title as World’s Best Restaurant and two new Danish restaurant entering the top 50.

Monday 4 July, the MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries 2022 was released at an event in Stavanger Concert Hall in Norway. Denmark received a total of 39 stars for 28 restaurants.

A new light rail just opened in Denmark’s third biggest city Odense, known as the home of the famous Danish fairy-tale writer H.C. Andersen. The rail will make it easier for locals and tourists alike to access the many wonders the city has to offer. 

This June sees the opening of two much-anticipated museums in Denmark. One is a completely new opening and the other is a reopening, following two years of renovation.

For Danes, the region of South Jutland is synonymous with their elaborate cake traditions. These will be the center of attention on 30 April, where the South Jutland Cake Festival takes over the town of Tønder.

On its 2022 list of ’52 Places’, New York Times celebrate destinations around the globe, where travelers can be a part of the solution to the challenges facing the world today. And one of these places is Thy in Northwest Denmark.

At the closing ceremony of the 2021 World Architecture Festival, the combined power-plant and ski slope, CopenHill, was announced as the ‘World Building of the Year’.