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In a time where global dialogue is increasingly challenged, the culinary world stands out. The idea that sharing a culinary language connects people across continents lies at the heart of CONVERGENCE, a 5 day global event in Denmark's capital, hosted by Michelin-star restaurant Alchemist.

Denmark is gearing up for an eventful 2026, with new attractions and cultural experiences set to shape the year ahead. From festive openings to milestone anniversaries and standout celebrations, here are the key highlights you won’t want to miss. 

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.

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.

Danish gastronomy stood out among the five Nordic nations, claiming 6 of the 10 newly awarded one-starred restaurants, bringing the country’s total to an impressive 37 Michelin-starred restaurants, the highest number of restaurants and the highest number of overall stars in the Nordics.

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. 

With world-class research environments, visionary universities, effective infrastructure and data collection systems, along with a skilled talent pool and a collaborative business environment, Denmark has become a global player in health innovations. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Denmark, one of the world’s greatest cycling countries, will host the world’s greatest cycling race, the Tour de France, at the start of July.

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’.  

At the 2021 version of the Condé Nast Reader's Choice Awards, the Copenhagen hotels took home the top rankings in Northern Europe.

At the much-anticipated 2021 version of World's 50 Best, the two leading Copenhagen restaurants noma and Geranium took the top spots.

In this year’s Economist Intelligence Unit's Safe Cities Index (SCI), Copenhagen has come out on top scoring 82.4 points out of 100.

The Danish Capital comes out on top in this year’s 'Monocle’s Liveable Cities Index'.