“I’m here to find out if Aarhus is the happiest city in the world,” I told the immigration officer. “It is,” she responded,deadpan,before stamping my passport.
Denmark,Norway and Sweden get universal praise for their way of life,but some things about Scandinavia strike outsiders as peculiar.
As you approach,your ship dodges wind farms and an island fortress. It isn’t the most scenic approach,but silvery Scandinavian seas add ethereal beauty.
Scandinavia is notoriously expensive,but savvy travellers can cut the cost of visiting Denmark,Sweden and Norway.
It’s easy to forget there are beaches in Europe beyond those fringing the Mediterranean Sea. But a change in weather patterns is driving a shift in attitudes.
A new exhibition traces Sydney Opera House’s evolution from architect Jorn Utzon’s earliest,fledgling ideas to its famously complex construction.
The cosy Danish concept of hygge might make your travels more mindful and less expensive.
In Copenhagen,the pastry scene is buzzy,and there’s a distinct charm that I can’t quite put my finger on. But an ex-Noma chef has a good theory.
I’m not sure if we would have driven to Bagsvaerd Church had we not been familiar with Jorn Utzon’s work,but I was curious.
As long as the sandwich is topless and tasty,you have yourself a smorrebrod.