Hello beautiful people!
This is my first time ordering from SHEIN, and I’d love to hear your experiences in Denmark—did everything go smoothly when you received your orders?
I’m a bit skeptical about it 🤣
During the third year of my film degree at the Utrecht University of the Arts (HKU), I am required to do an internship. I would love to do this in Copenhagen because Danish films are my absolute favorite. However, I’ve heard quite a lot about how difficult it is to connect with locals there, that there is a severe language barrier, and that it is especially tough for a Dutch person to ever secure a job in the industry. The film industry is challenging everywhere, but would you say it is genuinely impossible in Denmark?
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has great experience with a hair stylist in Copenhagen. The desired haircut is shown in pictures. Appreciate the advice!
I would like to know if there is any university where one can get admission without any English proficiency certificate, please let me know. And will I be able to apply this September?
Mit danskniveau er A2/B1 fortiden og jeg har lært på egen hånd via Duolingo og med hjælp af dansk mennesker online/sprog apps (hvilken hjælpe mig at skrive nogle fri sætninger).
I don't have much accent, because i listen to much formal spoken danish - which tends to make me very proud. Men nogle danske borgener allerede told me that, i should improve the udtale of some words.
Anyways, do you think it's okay to give up and then return to the language, or do you think that's not productive at all?
Also, if you would like to chat, please send me a message.
Hi. Super weird situation and I would just call my union, but they're closed for the weekend. Basically, I was offered a new position just a few days into June, so I handed in my resignation at the beginning of the month at my old job (meaning I work through the end of July). While the new job was willing to work with me around my pre-existing schedule for June, they wanted me to start up at 30h/w for July, since many of our workers are on holiday. I tried everything to make it work. I asked my new manager if there's any way we can move the schedule, we can't. I asked all my colleagues at my old job if they can take some of my shifts, they couldn't. I asked my old boss if she can put ferie on some of my days this month to help make it work, she told me it's not her problem. I basically am trapped with a double-booked schedule, and I realized the only way to make it work is to call out from my old job on the days when I have to work the new one. Not ideal, but it's the only option left.
Anyways I called out today so that I could make it to work for my new job, and a few hours into my shift, I looked up and saw my boss's wife standing in the queue (it's a café). She saw me and walked out without ordering anything, only to stand a few meters outside of the café, in clear view, and make a phone call. She stood there for about ten minutes on the phone, glancing at me occasionally, before leaving.
I get paid leave from my old job. I know, that makes it really fucking stupid to call out and then go work at a different job, you can save yourself time and not bother calling me dumb in the comments, I just had no choice. I've tried everything to make it work and this is genuinely the only solution. I figured since it's a retail job that I'm leaving that maybe my boss would understand the unspoken understanding that nobody tries/shows up to every shift in their last month at a retail job. Clearly that was optimistic.
It's planned in the schedule that I'll see my boss at work tomorrow. Normally I'd have called HK right away, but with it being a weekend they're closed and I'm kind of at a loss for what to do. Obviously I won't bring it up if she doesn't, but what do I say if she does? I'm considering saying a coworker had a family emergency, so I covered for them for a couple hours despite being sick, but I don't know if that's a good excuse or not.
Thanks in advance for any advice :,)
I am a 30-year-old Bulgarian/Turkish man living in Søborg. I have been in Denmark for eight years now, and while I have built a life here, married a dane and now have a 4 months old son, I find myself feeling quite isolated. Between work and home, my daily routine has become repetitive, and I am finding it difficult to break that cycle on my own.
I will be honest—I am not someone who makes friends easily. I am naturally a bit reserved, but I am at a point where I am ready to step out of my comfort zone and put in the effort to change my situation. I am looking to meet people who might be in a similar position or anyone open to expanding their social circle.
I am not looking for anything complicated; I would just value a group or a few individuals to grab a beer with occasionally, go for a run, or play some volleyball. As a side note, I am a huge fan of Lord of the Rings — so if you share an interest in the lore or just enjoy a good conversation, that’s a definite bonus.
I know how difficult it can be to navigate the social landscape in a foreign country, but I am hoping that by reaching out here, I might find some genuine connections.
If you’d be interested in meeting up or know of any groups where people gather for these kinds of activities, please feel free to send me a DM or leave a comment.
Thanks for reading.
Hi everyone,
I have an exciting opportunity to relocate for work, and it has come down to two final choices: Copenhagen and Amsterdam.
To help make my decision, I’m putting together a quick 10-day scouting trip to split between both cities, meaning I’ll have about 4 to 5 days here. I know this is way too short to truly get to know a place! But given the tight timeline, it’s what I have to work with.
Instead of doing the standard tourist checklist, my goal for these few days is to figure out what it actually feels like to live, work, and go out here. If you were trying to "test drive" Copenhagen in less than a week, what would you do?
Specifically, I’d love your recommendations on:
A little about me for context: I'm moving for a tech role. Outside of work, I'm big on staying active (especially Hyrox and yoga) and finding new hobbies like ceramics. I love spending time outdoors, so my ideal city has a strong career market but still makes it incredibly easy to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.
I really appreciate any insights, brutal honesty, or "must-dos" you can throw my way. Thanks in advance!
Hello everyone!
We would like to hear from people who have moved to **Aalborg, Denmark**, with their families.
We are a family of three from Argentina, with a 7-year-old child.
Are there any unsafe areas in Aalborg? Which neighborhoods would you recommend when looking for a place to rent?
My partner will be moving without a job. Is it difficult to find work afterward? Do employers discriminate against foreigners?
How is the education system? Will our son have difficulties because he is a foreigner?
We are looking for honest opinions and personal experiences.
Thank you very much!
Hello everyone!
I’m moving from London to Copenhagen in late August to start my MSc at DTU, and I'm getting a bit anxious about the housing situation.
I applied for accommodation through KKIK in early March but still haven't heard back with any offers. Right now, my most likely option seems to be Kagsåkollegiet. I’m currently number 19 on the waiting list for a room type that has 88 rooms in total. Im looking to move in around 18th August and have set a preffered move in date of 15th August.
I thought i would here something back by June but am getting slightly worried now given its now July. I was hoping to get some insight from locals or current students on their experience with KKIK and if i have nothing to worry about or if i should look at alternatives.
Any advice, personal experiences, or tips would be massively appreciated. Thanks in advance!
I heard it’s a discount store so is it reliable for authentic stuff?
Hello everyone!
After 3 months in the beautiful city of Copenhagen, it is almost time for me to go home. I would like to bring some gifts for my family, and I am looking for advice outside the classic tourist shops.
I already got some decor, a customized LEGO, and "Lakrids by bülow" sweats. I am, for exemple looking for a nice shirt for my dad (again, not a cliché one).
Thank you to anyone sharing a recommendation :)
Have a nice dayy !
Hi there! I don't live in Denmark but I'm visiting in August for a wedding and my friends and I bought train tickets via the website. I received an email with the confirmation of my purchase but no tickets.
I have downloaded the app and see if creating an account with the same email address would link the tickets but it doesn't seem to be the case...
Does anyone know what I can do in this situation? I find it strange that it never obligated me to create an account but then they don't send tickets or anything to the email address. Or do they send them closer to the time, etc?
I cannot find in the app somewhere to add a booking or similar.
Thank you!!!
EDIT: I found a link where you can retrieve your ticket!!!!! if it helps anyone: DSB | Find rejse og pris i Danmark
Cheers everyone!
Hi everyone! I’m 20 years old. I’ve been living in Denmark for about 8 months, and in Ringsted for around 6 months. To be honest, I still don't really know the city well.Right now, I’m facing a big dilemma: how and where do I practice the Danish language, especially since my English isn't very strong either? It feels like I need some social interaction, but where do I find it here in Ringsted? From what I understand, most young people travel to Roskilde or Copenhagen to hang out. Ringsted seems to have some spots and young people around, but I mostly just see them in supermarkets or around the Ringsted Outlet area.
Why am I so out of the loop? Because I don't really like clubs or big social gatherings. I'm mostly an introvert. But despite that, I understand that I need to learn the language. I only started studying it recently, and I know that without practice, it’s useless. Yes, I won't understand my conversational partner without a translator, and yes, I will ask them to repeat things 200 times. It will probably be stressful, but it will force my brain to work hard.Also, I’ve heard that Denmark (like most Western countries) highly values personal space and boundaries. Because of this, I have absolutely no clue how to approach people or what the local unwritten social rules are here. Back home, I used to be quite popular with girls without even trying hard. Here, I noticed things are different—people seem more open about casual relationships, and there's no pressure for the guy to pay for everything like in my culture.
So, being a foreigner who doesn't know the local rules sounded like a good conversation starter. But in reality, I just watch beautiful girls walk past me. First, I really don't want to disturb them. Even back home, I could rarely just go up to a girl on the street to start a conversation for future hangouts. In Europe, boundaries matter, and I’ve heard Danes are generally more reserved and wouldn't really appreciate being approached on the street. (Just to be clear, I'm not into cheesy pickup lines. I prefer being direct and honest, like saying I like her look or noticing small details like her hair).Second, I often see a guy and a girl walking together, and I can never tell if they are a couple or just friends. I'm the type of person who needs to understand the situation fully before making a move. So, my attempt to make connections hit a wall here. I would love to find a company to hang out with, and I’ll be honest—I’d prefer female company, as I’ve spent many years being part of female friend groups. I just don't want to waste my youth sitting around doing nothing.
Third, people say joining hobby clubs is the main way to socialize here. But I’m absolutely not a fan of that. I'm not into sports (though I’ve been thinking about it lately), and I don't want to spend extra money since I’m currently living on integration benefits from the kommune. On top of that, I struggle with what to talk about. Most of the conversation would have to go through a translator, which I often forget to use, or it just feels awkward to rely on it constantly.In the end, it has become a vicious circle:I don't know the local rules or the language.I try to learn Danish, but my motivation drops to zero because I have zero practice.Back home, I finally wanted to become more social and start responding to female attention, but moving here felt like it reset my social progress by several years.Ringsted doesn't feel like a very "young" town in terms of population.Because of the kommune benefits, Because of the kommune benefits, I can't afford to travel to bigger cities often (train tickets are quite expensive).Talking to Danes is stressful. I forget everything instantly. Even when they speak, it often just sounds like "vocal cords moving" rather than words I can understand, which can be pretty depressing.I also thought about going to a local bar, but I don't drink alcohol. I don't know the prices well, but I assume non-alcoholic drinks are pricey too, and I’d probably just end up sitting in a corner, overthinking everything instead of acting.I'm looking for a very low-maintenance contact, ideally someone local in Ringsted. Just grabbing a casual coffee, maybe playing a board game/chess, and talking some basic Danish. No pressure, no big social gatherings, just I'm looking for a very low-maintenance contact, ideally someone local in Ringsted. Just grabbing a casual coffee, maybe playing a board game/chess, and talking some basic Danish. — No pressure, no big crowded parties — just a chill small group or 1-on-1 casual chats to break this language barrier. Feel free to bring a friend along if you want, it would probably be even more fun!Does anyone have any tips for my situation, or is there anyone in or around Ringsted who would like to hang out and grab a coffee?
Does anyone have any tips for my situation, or is there anyone in or around Ringsted who would like to hang out and grab a coffee?P.S. A few quick notes to clarify:I attend language school and integration activities, which take up half my day. Even if I don't do much there, I still feel strangely exhausted afterwards. I know Denmark has a night life where things only begin in the evening, but my personal rule is to be home by 20:00, 21:00 at the absolute latest. I don't like staying out late because I don't want to worry my parents.I honestly have no idea how to find a job here. I don't have a driver's license or anything like that yet.
Regarding my comment about the local attitude towards sex: I mentioned it purely as an example of the huge cultural difference between Western Europe and CIS countries, which really surprised me. Please don't think I am a creep or obsessed! I would never make a girl uncomfortable, I wouldn't even have the guts to do that, haha. It's just that back home, things are a bit more conservative, so this openness was unexpected for me.I’m slowly starting to understand the local pace and lifestyle, but I’d love to know: how do you actually live and blend in here? Will my direct and honest approach work with Danes, or is it too much for them? Thanks for reading! TL;DR: 20M introvert, living in Ringsted on integration benefits. Struggling to practice Danish because my English is weak, I hate big clubs/sports, and I am confused by local social boundaries. Looking for a casual 1-on-1 or small group hangout for a quiet coffee, board games, and basic Danish practice.
Is there anyone here that is paying rent with cash?
I'm a new student in DTU and I found a room to rent in a family house. The owner is asking for cash only. Is this normal for that kind of accommodation?
I have a decently strong laptop and am currently in denmark for a few months, I just wanted to know if theres any stores to look out for, any websites to check where i could exchange my pretty high end gaming laptop for one with a bit better of a CPU since I need a better cpu than what I've got
Hello! I am an EU citizen and plan to move to Billund because I like the vibe of the city. Family of 2
adults and 2 small children. I do not speak the language, but speak English,
French and I understand Spanish and Italian. What advice do you have in respect to finding a job? I applied to jobs in my legal field, but was rejected. :( I know that the language and law barriers are big, but I worked for a corporation for 15 years.
So where can I look? To what should I apply? Thanks!
Hi, I am moving for work with my family (partner and cat) to Copenhagen. The office is in Carlsbergbyen. There is no option for remote work. Hence, I need to find an apartment that would match the following criteria:
Budget: 8000 DKK - 12000 DKK per month for a 2-room apartment. Open to increase the budget, if area is worth it.
Landing in Copenhagen 07:10, connecting flight isn’t until 16:25, so we’ve got about 7.5 hours to kill. Trying to figure out if it’s worth heading into the city or just staying put.
Couple things I’m trying to figure out:
We’re both non-EU passport holders. How long does immigration usually take at CPH around 7am? Just want a realistic sense of how much of the 7.5 hours actually disappears at the border.
On the way back, how much buffer should we leave to clear security and get to the gate before a 16:25 departure?
We’ll have 2 large check-in bags with us since they’re not through-checked. Is there luggage storage or lockers landside big enough for full size suitcases? Trying to figure out if dragging them into the city is even realistic or if we should just park them somewhere.
If it’s doable, what’s actually worth seeing in that kind of window? Thinking maybe Nyhavn or just a walk around the harbour, but open to other ideas if something’s closer or less of a rush.
Anyone done a layover like this before, would love to hear how it played out time-wise. Thanks in advance for any tips, really appreciate it!