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The Global Countdown - Denmark

24 June 2021

For this week’s countdown, Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Denmark. Tune in for some Danish hip-hop and a special tune celebrating the country’s team at the Euros.

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The Global Countdown - Denmark

17 February 2022

For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle 24’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in Denmark.

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English in Danish

27 January 2022

Monocle’s Copenhagen correspondent Michael Booth on why Danes are importing – and distorting – English.

Travel

There are plenty of reasons why the Danish capital regularly tops Monocle’s Quality of Life survey – it’s a glorious place to live and visit. The compact, environmentally conscious city of 1.2 million people has a bountiful…

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Cabinet of wonders

13 August 2018

Poul Kjaerholm was one of the greats of Danish design. Here we visit his former home – a testing ground for many of his best-loved classics.

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Fresh perspectives

23 February 2017

Living in the former home of a celebrated architect is a privilege – but it also comes with a sense of responsibility. Fortunately the occupants of Børge Mogensen’s sturdy, handsome house on the fringes of Copenhagen have…

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Design DNA

27 June 2024

Creative problem solving permeates every aspect of Danish life. From start-ups and industrial giants to students and workers, everyone benefits from thoughtful design. But how did we get here? And what happens next?

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Pulling up trees

15 November 2018

Variously a politician, head teacher and soldier, Bernt Johan Collet has still found time to corner the Christmas tree market from forests south of Copenhagen. He tells us how delegation and exhaustive preparation are key…

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Wheeling and dealing

17 April 2014

KH Würtz, run by father and son, is known for setting the pace in handmade fine-dining crockery.

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In it together

27 November 2019

In these digital times, loneliness – where it comes from and how to solve it – is a key issue for countries. Denmark, the world’s most enthusiastic participants in clubs and societies, may have the answer.

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Digs for victory

22 February 2018

Student dormitories in the Danish capital’s 4th May College nurture the great thinkers of tomorrow while saluting the resistance fighters of the Second World War.

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Copenhagen: design city

17 June 2008

There are many reasons why Copenhagen trumped the other cities in our quality of life survey. One of them is its undeniably seamless urban planning, paving the way for the mobility, and ultimately, the happiness of its…

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Divine office

17 April 2008

The occasional open-neck shirt, a wool/linen suit, an almost-sexy belt, a retro satchel: sartorial details to get you seen but not heard. Office wear should be relaxed but effortlessly smart – it helps if you have a work…

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Upwardly mobile

20 January 2011

Flensted’s handmade mobiles have hung in well-designed homes around the world for more than 50 years. The family- run company is also one of Denmark’s most successful cottage industries and business is flying high.

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Wings for hire

17 August 2023

Meet the island hoppers training the next generation of pilots.

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Super modeller

17 May 2009

From a childhood obsession with animal bones, Esben Horn has carved out a career creating detailed, large-scale models of bugs and beasts. Now his firm is sought-after around the globe.