1. Exchange trip to Denmark? | Yahoo Answers
That's a lot of questions :)
I have earlier read some articles online about foreigners traveling in Denmark and what their
experiences are. You might wanna look some of those up.
It's hard to point out any large differences between Denmark and America, since I've never been to
America and all I have are assumptions really. I live in Copenhagen.
What are Danes like.. hmm.. very reserved in public actually. We don't talk to strangers for no
reason. We are happy to help, but not really the small-talk-kinda-people. We mind our own business.
So don't get offended if we seem kinda cold! If you ask a Dane how he's doing, he thinks you are
actually interested in knowing how he feels at the moment - and he will either wonder why you ask..
or actually tell you that he is really stressed out about work and can't seem to find time for his family
or what ever :) In that way, when you get to know a Dane, he is likely very open.
We like a good, deep talk about the world, politics, art and culture.. and ourselves. Not many Danes
are interested in superficial chatter.
Food: in Copenhagen you can find almost any kind of food you want. There are so many different
restaurants. The city is multi-cultural and every corner of the world is represented in every street.
Danes are overall very healthy. We like our food with healthy fat, lots of different vegetables and
proteins. For many Danes, organic food is a big thing (including me, my boyfriend and I eat almost
only organic). I can recommend the café Mandela at Onkel Dannys Plads when you are in
Copenhagen. It is my favorite café :)
But Danes also love coffee and cakes! Cupcakes is the new big thing - cafe latte and cupcakes.
And we kinda have a loose alcohol policy - we love our beer!
2. I've haven't spend too much time in Aalborg, so I'm not gonna get into much detail about the people
who live there. For us in Copenhagen, they are a little different ;) They think we are too smart and
we think they are a bunch of rednecks. Of course it's not like that, but it's a thing.
I guess for a foreigner the first thing that seems strange about Copenhagen is of course the size, it is
not that big and the buildings are not very high. And everyone travels by bike - there are bikes
everywhere. So if you come to Copenhagen, get a bike - it is by far the easiest and cheapest way to
get around. But remember to lock it, an unlocked bike is everyone's bike ;)
And the cultural differences are everywhere. There are so many different types of people, all the
subscenes are there. So for clothing - there are no rules. As crazy and personal as possible I guess :)
I guess the Danes smoke a lot too.
Things to see in Copenhagen: Tivoli, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, National Museum and Thorvalsen's
Museum, Strøget (or the streets behind: Studiestræde and Larsbjørnsstræde have alot of great
second hand stores). Probably alot of other things, depends on what your interests are :)
Besides that, Copenhagen is a very expensive city. I have no idea how your financials are, but so I've
heard. Living and eating in Copenhagen can be pricey.
3. I hope it was somewhat helpfull :) And have a great trip.
Oh and btw the spring season in Denmark is just crazy.. it can snow, rain or seem like summer - no
one ever knows. But normally it is kinda chilly, like 10 to 15 degrees celsius. So remember a scarf!
(Danes love scarfs!)
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