Meet your Danish teachers

We have asked our teachers to recommend a place i Copenhagen and surroundings, some Danish music or a Danish artist. It could also be a building, an area or a street.

Here you can "meet" your Danish teachers and see what they recommend. Hopefully, you can get some ideas to learning even more about Danish, Danes and Denmark

Adel Merkouk

Adel’s favourite place is a calm oasis in the city. He also has a very unusual musical recommendation.

Anders Peter Gaardbo

Anders shares his tips for a calm and quiet corner of Copenhagen, a great read and a unique musician.

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Andreas Frydensberg Olsen

Andreas gives you ideas for a lovely area with both nature and city life - and for new Danish music.

Andreas Lysholt Mathiasen

Andreas is interested in Greenland and the Faroe Islands. They can definitely be explored more, even in Copenhagen.

Anna Muldbjerg Christensen

If you want to go on an outing north of Copenhagen and if you like ice cream, Anna has some great tips for you.

Anna Stigsgaard

Anna has ideas for things to do in Copenhagen – and great tips for activities with young children.

Anne Juul Sønderskov

Anne loves a particularly peaceful place on Frederiksberg – and a particularly thrilling book!

Anneli Vejsig Bruun

Anneli suggests that you take a leisurely stroll around Copenhagen – or visit a particularly magical place in Nordsjælland!

Anne Sofie Wolff

Anne Sofie gives you tips on how to see Copenhagen through different eyes.

Annemette Beich

If you have a dog, then Annemette has an especially good tip for you.

Annemette Egerod Israelsen

Annemette recommends places as well as music - and they both have something to do with nature.

Annemette Skot-Hansen

Annemette shows you how to experience both the old and new Copenhagen, and how she likes to have herself a good laugh.

Ask Ryding-Hernæs

Ask teaches both Danish and Chinese, so here you get recommendations for activities in both languages.

Ásla Marr Westh

Ásla enjoys living in Copenhagen, and she knows where to find great experiences for little money.

Barbara C. Christensen

Barbara shares her favourite cinemas - and her cure for the winter blues!

Benedicte Spies

Benedicte shares some unusual festivals you can experience in Copenhagen – and more!

Bent Hemmingsen

Bent listens to electronic music and jazz, so from him, you will get ideas for great venues and musicians.

Bettina Nielsen

Bettina has an insider tip that leads you to a peaceful and free oasis - close to Studieskolen.

Bodil Tvede

Bodil gives tips for both a green oasis and a major cultural venue.

Bonnie Mia Jacobsen

Bonnie suggests a walk in Frederiksberg Gardens, a visit to a couple of legendary Frederiksberg bars, and an introduction to two Danish artists.

Camilla Syhler

Camilla loves communal dining in Folkehuset Absalon in Vesterbro with many fun activities.

Caroline Krabbe Melchior

Caroline likes to go exploring. In Copenhagen, rain gear is often required.

Catrine Werchmeister

Catrine recommends a brand new place in Copenhagen – on top of a building near Studieskolen!

Charlotte Sten Jacobsen

Do you love strong female singers? Charlotte suggests a few you should listen to. She also knows a rare Danish landscape, shaped by ancient volcanic eruptions.

Charlotte Kaare-Gonçalves

Charlotte thinks you should take a trip to Roskilde. Find out why.

Christina Balslev

If you are into nature experiences outside Copenhagen, Christina has two great suggestions for you.

Christina Gudmand

Christina is fond of the Latin Quarter in Copenhagen - find out why and see what you can do there.

Dennis Nilsson

Dennis has clear opinions about the best – and worst – parts of Copenhagen.

Doroteja Radujko

Doroteja is fond of a small, beautiful oasis in the middle of the city. She also offers a great tip for a Danish author who is easy to read.

Dragana Vasojevic

Dragana loves to dance and she invites you to join her!

Elena Eriksen

Elena knows a good place to take a date. She also has many good tips for musical experiences.

Elisabeth Ioannidis

Elisabeth teaches Danish as well as Greek. Here you can see her recommendations for books and experiences in both languages.

Elisabeth Maria Louisa Krüger

Elisabeth has a unique relation to her favourite painter – and to the island of Møn.

Eva Leotta

Eva loves Vesterbro. Why? Find out here.

Hanna Niemann

Hanna knows a good place near Borgergade – and another one close to Nørreport.

Hanne Elida Henriksen

You can learn a lot by reading Danish cookbooks! See Hanne’s recommendations here.

Hans Ægidius

If you love nature, you should read Hans' recommendations – there are tips for several great places with both flora and fauna.

Helle Lehrmann Madsen

Helle recommends outdoor activities both in and outside of Copenhagen.

Helle Sahl Madsen

Helle's best tip for a place in Copenhagen is Sundbyvester Plads in Amager.

Ib Holme Jensen

Ib recommends some green spots on Amager and the most famous Danish writer – ever!

Iben Rasmussen

Iben recommends a place with a great view as well as a book that describes the different cultures you’ll find within Denmark’s borders.

Ina Sophia Ring

There are no mountains in Denmark, but Ina knows all the places where you can still see things from a little above.

Irene Østergaard

Irene knows a green oasis with woolly animals, nature and lots of possible activities.

Irina Nielsen

Irina knows a place where you can travel back in time – fun for the whole family!

Jamal Joudeh

Jamal’s favourite neighbourhood has lots of diversity and pulse. And he also recommends a bunch of good writers.

Jeanette Dideriksen

Get tips for good places in the very heart of Copenhagen - but also in Amager.

Jonas Hindsholm Bentzen

Jonas recommends some good, classic authors. And a special brown seat in a cinema.

Jorun Clasen Lobach

Head to the Wadden Sea and enjoy the stunning landscape - but beware of the tides.

Josefine Meents

Josefine knows a great little oasis between Sydhavnen and Vesterbro. There’s always something going on – summer or winter – with fun for both kids and grown-ups.

Joseph Sinaki

Joseph has something to say that can perhaps help you imagine Copenhagen – and Denmark – in the old days.

Karen Bidstrup Mortensen

Karen knows a square where you can get free dancing lessons – and lots of other good places.

Karin Hjorth-Hansen

Karin loves live music and recommends two absolutely unique venues.

Katinka Louise Pohl

Katinka knows the best cinema in town. She also thinks you should stream some classics from the 90’s.

Katja Pakalski

Katja suggests going to the cinema, and she has tips for two particularly good ones.

Katja Rehfeldt

Katja knows several nice places in Copenhagen where you can meet other people and where people talk to each other across different groups.

Klaus Bruun

If you’re headed to Jutland, Klaus knows a beautiful place with hills and lakes – well worth the journey.

Lars Hedegaard Bek

Lars enjoys hiking in nature, meditating, singing and dancing, so you will get plenty of great tips for these activities.

Laura Lyng

Laura gives you tips about a special neighbourhood in Copenhagen – and she loves art in the urban landscape.

Laura Marie Ringo

Laura shares a secret place in Magasin – and the world’s best recipe!

Lene Hendel

Read about a small place on Refshaleøen. It looks like a shed, but it offers much more.

Lene Rasmussen

Lene lives close to nature in Lyngby, and she loves cycling in that area and having coffee while looking out over the lake.

Louise Frank Jørgensen

Louise has a great tip for how to easily watch a lot of good films at home - for free.

Louise Storm

Get tips for a walk that includes the sea, a beach and some city towers.

Maj Howardsen

The best way to learn Danish is by experiencing Copenhagen — so enjoy a cinnamon roll or take a dip in the harbour baths.

Maria Hansen

Maria suggests a wonderful nature experience at Kongelundsfortet on Amager and shares tips on great swimming spots.

Maria-Sophie Schmidt

Maria-Sophie recommends a small, secret spot in the heart of Copenhagen that you’re not supposed to share with anyone else.

Marie Guldbrandsen

Marie recommends a classic Danish album – and a lovely area on Vesterbro.

Marie Hougaard Jakobsen

Would you like to walk in the footsteps of great thinkers and writers? Marie knows the best places.

Merete Rømer Engel

Merete knows a special place in the middle of the city – and a great route for a longer bike ride.

Mette Bennike

Mette recommends getting out of the city, perhaps by sailing from Copenhagen to a lovely biking island that used to be Danish.

Michael Eriksen

Michael is fond of Refshaleøen. Read about all the things you can do there.

Michael Sandager

Michael knows a cinema with a truly unique atmosphere. He also recommends some good music in Danish and a lovely walking route.

Mikael Bøgel Fabrin

Mikael shares his favourite beach with you. It’s lovely all year round!

Mikkel Rasmussen

Mikkel loves some of the city's quieter places. Get more tips on where you can enjoy Copenhagen.

Mirela Foksanovic

Mirela recommends the varied cultural life on Christiania and the beautiful nature and art on Louisiana.

Morten Riber

Morten encourages you to take a trip to Funen and a historic castle.

Niels Grove

Niels knows a beatiful place on the North Sea coast – and a lovely garden that he keeps to himself.

Nina Maria Ginman

Nina has a good tip for a book in Danish – as well as where to sit while you read it!

Oscar Otto Sanz

Oscar recommends both a particularly nice place, a classic author and a park.

Pernille Lemvig-Fog

Pernille thinks you should get on your bike! Read her recommendations – both within and outside of the city.

Pernille Lykke Jepsen

Pernille shares a beautiful poem in Danish as well as the many aspects of Copenhagen that she is fond of.

Peter Due Jensen

Peter knows some lovely places with lots of nice atmosphere – both in and outside of the city.

Peter Hybel

Peter recommends a beautiful music venue and a Danish novel that is over-the-top – and absolutely perfect.

Peter Juncker

Peter recommends several places in Copenhagen. And then he gives a beautiful introduction to Lars H.U.G's musical universe.

Pia Schultz

Pia has several favourite places in Copenhagen with a chill vibe, and she also recommends some Danish singers with remarkable voices.

Rasmus Mortensen

See the city through a historical lens – follow Rasmus’s recommendations and get close to old Copenhagen.

Rebecca Preisler Ahmad

Rebecca recommends a special event that takes place on a unique street in Copenhagen every August.

Saman Zaki

Saman can see the whole world in Copenhagen. Where and how? Read about it here.

Sara Bødker

Read about the best street in Copenhagen for meeting new people – and a wonderful place in Aarhus.

Sara Tornøe Tødten

Sara has a great interest in Danish music. Read here what she recommends.

Signe Wendt Galster

Copenhagen is a city of jazz in many ways, according to Signe. Read them here.

Snezana Mosegaard

Snezana tells you the best places to see Copenhagen from above, and she also shares a few songs from some Danish film classics.

Stina Kristensen

Stina's favourite place in Copenhagen is Glyptoteket, and otherwise she is particularly enthusiastic about the Søren Kierkegaard path in Gilleleje with the high slopes overlooking the sea.

Sune Rask

Read about the loveliest wine bar in town – and about Sune’s favourite writer, who was productive as well as versatile.

Susanne Hvidtfeldt

Susanne tells about special areas in Copenhagen, including Nørrebro, and highlights a Faroese man who runs his own natural wine shop.

Susanne Mulbjerg Jensen

If you're in need of some beautiful nature, Susanne recommends a particularly lovely spot in north-west Copenhagen.

Søren Krarup

Søren recommends a secret beach – and a beautiful collection of poems.

Tanja Ettin

If you have young children, you will find Tanja’s tips for free activities in and around Copenhagen very useful.

Tilo Krause

Tilo recommends a couple of places in Copenhagen that have a relation to Greenland – and the whole wide world.

Tine Bjerre Larsen

Tine loves literature, but there is one special writer that she returns to again and again. And it’s definitely someone you know!

Tinne Nielsen

Do you like riding a bicycle? Then try Tinne's suggestion for a cycle route that takes you through both old and new Copenhagen.

Tom Fagerland

Tom knows a place with wild nature near the big city. He also knows where you can find warmth and exotic plants in the cold of winter.

Trille Hassager Petersen

Trille likes to go outside Copenhagen - read her tips for the best places in Jutland.

Vera Sønderby Jensen

Get a really good tip about a Danish musician who writes particularly fine songs.

Yüksel Sertdemir

Yüksel loves the cosy and nostalgic atmosphere that you can find in Copenhagen. Read about her favourite places here.