Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom of Denmark in Armenia

When Tivoli celebrated HM Queen Margrethe ll's 50th anniversary this weekend, Her Majesty didn't miss the chance to ride the classic rollercoaster 🎢

📸 Keld Navntofte

Hveder-great Danish bun!

Hveder - Danish Wheat Buns Hveder is the Danish name for the wheat buns eaten at the occasion of the Great Prayer Day, which is the fourth Friday after Easter. In 1686, a Danish bishop declared that nobody was allowed to work on Great Prayer Day. With closed bakeries, people had to get their bread the night before and then to...

DEAR ALL,

Lithuanian Embassy in Yerevan has resumed visa representation of Denmark in Armenia

Applicants are welcome to apply for a Schengen visa to Denmark at the Embassy of Lithuania in Yerevan. Please find more useful information here https://um.dk/en/travel-and-residence/how-to-apply-for-a-visa
https://um.dk/en/travel-and-residence/where-to-apply
https://ukraine.um.dk/en/news/news-page

Lithuanian Embassy in Yerevan has resumed visa representation of Denmark in Armenia

Dear All,

Please find new entry restrictions for Denmark entered into force from 01.02.2022 below.


From February 01st, 2022 the Danish Government has decided to lift the temporary requirement for testing prior to entry and to further ease a number of travel restrictions:



· All persons from anywhere in the world with a valid proof of vaccination with an approved vaccine or proof of previous infection may enter Denmark without being subject to any COVID-19 entry restrictions.



· Persons entering from the EU and Schengen without valid proof of vaccination with an approved vaccine or proof of previous infection must take a test no later than 24 hours after entry, unless they have a negative antigen (48 hours) or PCR test (72 hours) taken prior to entry.



· Persons entering from countries outside the EU or Schengen area without valid proof of vaccination with an approved vaccine or proof of previous infection must be aware of whether they are entering from a COVID-19 risk country (currently 13 countries outside the EU and Schengen) or a COVID-19 high risk country (the rest of the world). When travelling from a COVID-19 risk country, there is a requirement for testing no later than 24 hours after entry into Denmark. When travelling from a COVID-19 high risk country, there is a requirement for testing and isolation after entry into Denmark.



There are still a number of exceptions from the requirement of testing or isolation, including people resident in the border region and accompanying children.



Furthermore, the list of approved COVID-19 vaccines recognised for entry into Denmark will be expanded to also include current vaccines on WHO emergency use listing. These vaccines include Covishield, Covaxin, Sinovac and Sinopharm.



Current stricter requirements prior to boarding cruise ships will no longer apply. Passengers traveling on cruise ships will be subject to the same restrictions as all other travellers upon entry to Denmark.



All relevant information on the travel and entry restrictions will be available at the Danish Joint Authorities Website, coronasmitte.dk in Danish and English https://en.coronasmitte.dk/rules-and-regulations/.



National restrictions will as of 1 February 2022 also be lifted.

Rules and regulations What applies when travelling to Denmark? Get an overview of the current rules and restrictions in Denmark to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

New York Times highlights the Danish area 'Thy' as a sustainable place to visit in 2022 😍🏄‍♀️
Located on the West Coast of Northern Jutland, Thy offers magnificent nature in Thy National Park, great surfing in 'Cold Hawaii', and for those interested in learning more about wind turbines, the Østerild test facility’s visitor center is the place to go.
Moreover the port of Hanstholm aims to become Europe’s first CO2-neutral fishing port🌊🎣 Have you ever heard of Thy?☀️
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/travel/52-places-travel-2022.html?fbclid=IwAR1IQkmTV7x2-vHFVbR9F1b-_B-7WMai3hUoGNCFWJvTTEFw0GxTEHWuWjs -denmark

52 Places for a Changed World The 2022 list highlights places around the globe where travelers can be part of the solution.

On 14 January Denmark celebrated the 50th anniversary of HM Queen Margrethe II’s accession to the throne 👑 HM The Queen is the second longest-serving monarch in Danish history so far - only surpassed by King Christian IV, who sat on the Danish throne for 60 years. The Queen's motto is "God's help, the love of The People, Denmark's strength".
HM Queen Margrethe ll has a deep passion for art and archeology. After having passed the examination in philosophy at Copenhagen University in 1960, The Queen studied archaeology at the University of Cambridge, England in 1960-1961 and earned a Diploma in Prehistoric Archaeology 🎓
HM The Queen's husband, the late Prince Henrik of Denmark (1934-2018) was a great support to Her Majesty. The two shared a common passion for art and culture. In 2013, they opened the exhibition 'Pas de Deux Royal' at ARos Aarhus Art Museum showcasing 150 of their own art creations.
As indicated, HM The Queen is a versatile artist in costume designs, scenography, illustrations, church textiles, découpage works, embroidery, and paintings. In 2021, The Queen designed costumes and scenography for the Snow Queen in Tivoli, which is the eighth time she was part of the artistic team behind a ballet performace ❄️🩰
Congratulations to Her Majesty 🇩🇰
Read more: https://denmark.dk/.../queen-margrethe-lls-50th-anniversary
Photo 1: Per Morten Abrahamsen
Photo 2: Aage Sørensen/Scanpix Denmark
Photo 4, 6, 7: Keld Navntoft, Kongehuset

Merry Christmas! 🎁🎄 Merry Christmas! ❤️🇩🇰

The Christmas Eve menu in Denmark consists of the same elements every year. One of the important decisions to make is regarding what kind of 'rødkål' (red cabbage) to serve. Traditionally, the Danes serve a warm, braised red cabbage for the Christmas Eve dinner.
The fresh version of red cabbage is a newer addition to the Christmas dinner, and is a lighter and healthier alternative 🎄

https://denmark.dk/people-and-culture/recipes/frisk-roedkaal?fbclid=IwAR2fq2b2yTOPUuF8fSyjfPc2nVatrdddU2m18H_aO0NY2xg1TFDBHGqdkKs

Danish Christmas recipes The fresh version of red cabbage is a newer addition to the Christmas dinner and a lighter and healthier alternative to the traditional red cabbage.

For the first time ever, a Danish building has won the title 'World Building of the Year' at the international architecture festival World Architecture Festival 2021.
The winner is Amager Bakke also known as CopenHill, which is a new breed of waste-to-energy plant, topped with a ski slope, hiking trail, and climbing wall ⛷️ 🥾🗑️
Congratulations to CopenHill and to Bjarke Ingels Group who is the architect behind the extraordinary waste-to-energy plant♻️

Risalamande has been a beloved Christmas dessert in Denmark for decades. It is known from around 1900, when the upper class began serving Risalamande with cherry sauce for Christmas instead of rice porridge 🍒

https://denmark.dk/people-and-culture/recipes/risalamande?fbclid=IwAR06o2QRBVrwcmHDCWXfjYLQNxQy5eJuYOpJogBL46LS6ch-TaZrds8x340

https://denmark.dk/people-and-culture/recipes/brunede-kartofler?fbclid=IwAR1cPfRfBSQd0ErBZblqSsfGBBJY5oXYCnqlIjoPpBum3FyxbCIMJ_yUtEk

Expats describe Copenhagen as one of the world's worst for local friendliness and feeling welcome, according to the latest InterNations report. Internationals complain that it's really hard to bond with the Danes.

https://cphpost.dk/?p=129795

Expats condemn Copenhagen as one of the world's worst for local friendliness and feeling welcome – report - The Post Us and them: InterNations study again highlights how internationals find it hard to bond with the Danes

Finally, it's December. 🎄✨The hygge month of the year. Danish Christmas is all about traditions, and the food is essential. That's why we will provide you with eight recipes on Danish Christmas food throughout December.
Today you'll get the first recipe, which is on one of the most popular Danish Christmas treats. You might already have guessed that we are talking about 'æbleskiver' - or Danish Pancake Puffs. The name literally means “apple slices” in Danish as they were originally filled with small pieces of apple or applesauce.
Check out the recipe:
https://denmark.dk/people-and-culture/recipes/aebleskiver
🎄 Please enjoy

Danish Christmas recipes Æbleskiver is one of the most popular Danish Christmas treats.

Advent Begins History

Advent is a four-week period that marks the beginning of the Christmas season. It is a time of spiritual preparation before the celebration of the birth of Christ. In the Roman Catholic tradition, it is also a time of penitence. The period of Advent involves reflection about what it meant for the world before Christ came and preparing the church and hearts for the true meaning of Christmas.

Each Sunday in Advent has a particular theme The first week is faithfulness, associated with Christ coming in final victory. The second and third Sundays, which feature the stories about John the Baptist, represent hope and joy. The fourth Sunday, which covers the events that led up to the birth of Jesus, represents love.
Many churches light a candle on an advent wreath each Sunday to represent each theme. The wreath is either suspended from the ceiling or sits on a table. It is made of evergreen branches and holds four candles - three purple for the first weeks of Advent and a pink one for the last week. A white Christ candle is placed in the center and will be lit on Christmas.
A common activity for children is to make Christmas ornaments. Many church Christmas trees are decorated with these ornaments that represent symbols in Christianity, like doves and fish.
Advent starts the four Sundays before Christmas. Church banners and cleric's stoles are purple during the season.
Advent is a journey towards Bethlehem. May we let ourselves be drawn by the light of God made man - Pope Francis via twitter on Dec 21, 2013.

Advent Begins Top Events and Things to Do

Decorate your home with evergreens or go to a 'Hanging of the Greens' church service. Church members decorate the church in preparation for Christmas.
Hang up an advent calendar. Many of these decorative pieces have little doors that open and reveal holiday images or have pockets with small items in them that reflect the season. They are especially popular with children who enjoy opening the little doors to reveal chocolates.
Sing Advent Hymns. Two popular ones are in the Deep Midwinter, and O Come, O Come Emmanuel.

This is true care for one another❤️
The holiday season is generally a time filled with love and good company. But many also feels extra lonely.
This year, a group of people, we call them 'ildsjæle' in Danish, have initiated a very thoughtful project: They are collecting Christmas presents for all 6,000 homeless people in Copenhagen. Right now, they have gathered 350 presents, so there is still a way to go.
If people have something they wish to donate - it might be a sleeping bag, wool underwear, gift cards for the supermarket, etc., it's possible to drop it off in central Copenhagen, and when doing so, people are also asked to write a small greeting card. Which is the most warming to the people who receives a gift ❤️

https://denmark.dk/people-and-culture/literature?fbclid=IwAR3AH3kuhjzv-ToEfDMRB2PHe4kQH6dqlgvRvEPpoALvfowU3SlZMO83FZY

Danish literature is full of history | 10 Danish must-read books Danish literature is popular all over the world. Read more about the famous, Danish authors, who have left remarkable footprints in the world of literature

A global survey of the world’s English-language skills, the English Proficiency Index, has ranked Danes as the third most proficient non-native English-speakers.

https://cphpost.dk/?p=129527&fbclid=IwAR3MkJ5KzVsrPMdbkxzyUpxPhdNZSIAEy-np8qoxraQNX2GJQYIugfM42ks

Danes the third best non-Anglophone speakers of English in the world - The Post Denmark came second last year and fourth in 2019. But will they ever come first again like they did in 2014?

What is your favorite Danish expression?🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰

Denmark named among best countries for internationals
New study taking happiness, health and quality of life into account when ranking Denmark sixth in the world.

https://cphpost.dk/?p=129136&fbclid=IwAR1C6uCpVv37U5ViUaOLYUxNaOHXa6UgDnJPMwF_h2TwLtJ1pN8WnNPHWjQ

Denmark named among best countries for internationals - The Post New study taking happiness, health and quality of life into account when ranking Denmark sixth in the world

Fossil energy is one of the biggest obstacles to a green future.
Denmark will donate DKK 100 million to efforts to purchase and decommission coal power plants and invest in new energy sources.

Fossil energy is one of the biggest obstacles to a green future.
Denmark will donate DKK 100 million to efforts to purchase and decommission coal power plants and invest in new energy sources.
Read more ⬇️

https://um.dk/en/news/newsdisplaypage/?newsID=4AA55847-1ACB-4D96-829A-C1F8BA57A1F7

During the autumn break, many Danes go to their holiday home to spend some "hygge-time" together with their families 🥰 Have you ever stayed in a holiday cottage when visiting Denmark? It's definitely a unique experience! 😊

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/aug/31/queen-of-denmark-margrethe-ii-set-designer-netflix-ehrengard-karen-blixen?fbclid=IwAR2sVkJ1TUJWGTjGz6cKhJ2iBbVED86o8oq1Fkb71S47EnTZc9lk6-BeH3M

Queen of Denmark hired as set designer on new Netflix film

Queen of Denmark hired as set designer on new Netflix film Queen Margrethe II, the reigning Danish monarch, will add an adaptation of Karen Blixen’s fantasy novel Ehrengard to her two previous screen credits

The Naerum suburban district of Copenhagen, in Denmark, is home to one of the most visually appealing allotment gardens in the world – the “round gardens”, which are actually oval.

The Naerum Suburban The Naerum  suburban district of Copenhagen, in Denmark, is home to one of the most visually appealing allotment gardens in the world – the “round gardens”, which are actually oval. Søren Carl…

TIME announced the 2021 edition of their list of the "World's Greatest Places" - and Denmark's third largest city Odense is on it!

Odense, Denmark: The World’s 100 Greatest Places of 2021 Find out why Odense, Denmark is on TIME’s 2021 list of the World's Greatest Places

Every summer, Santas from all over the world meet in Denmark for the World Santa Claus Congress 🎅☀️ The annual event is held in Denmark’s oldest amusement park, Bakken , and is a professional forum where Santas from all over the world meet to exchange experiences and to network.
After the last year's cancellation, we believe the world's Santas need some well-deserved fun so they can recharge and be ready for December🎅 🎡

Copenhagen has topped media outlet Monocle's list of the world's best cities for quality of life, the fourth time Denmark's capital has won the honour since the survey began in 2007.

Zurich, Helsinki, Stockholm and Tokyo rounded out the top five as Monocle resumed its rankings after a one-year hiatus as the COVID-19 pandemic struck.

"Copenhagen is one of those cities where there is a real ambition to deliver a better quality of life for everyone," said Monocle's editor in chief, Andrew Tuck.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/copenhagen-tops-monocles-list-best-cities-quality-life-2021-06-24/?fbclid=IwAR2EzoAIneZQRR7xN-yFGeNT7RF77XINZ0EWdnDuHOGxhSAIi5IJGuWK8zI

Copenhagen tops Monocle's list of best cities for quality of life Copenhagen has topped media outlet Monocle's list of the world's best cities for quality of life, the fourth time Denmark's capital has won the honour since the survey began in 2007.

Hans Christian Andersen’s House officially inaugurated by H.M. Queen Margrethe II 🎩 📖
🇩🇰 Recently, Odense's new landmark, the incredible Hans Christian Andersen’s House, was opened to the public. The new museum gives people a chance to explore his work and fairy tales in new ways. Part of the museum is underground, which intertwines with a surrounding magical garden. On top of that, an entire part of the museum is made for children who can dive into the works of Denmark's all-time favourite poet 🖌