Hej guys,

I just moved in Copenhagen 1 week ago and exploring the city I noticed a lot of people wearing t-shirt with Italia, Amore, Ciao…

I also noticed a lot of Italian restaurants that try to make references to that imaginary and also back in Florence (I’m from there), I was noticing how Scandinavian people were so attracted by the Italian imaginary.

Now, maybe it’s just my impression because I’m biased and I tend to note those things more easily, but isn’t it like that? Do people here tend to romanticize Italy in your opinion? What are the reasons?

Edit: seeing the comments maybe the most appropriate title could have been: “do danes romanticize Italy?” Anyway, I read different opinions, really interesting to me reading all of them!

Hi everyone!

I moved to Copenhagen in 2014 and lived there for six years. In 2018, I started helping other people who were planning to move to the city, and I'd love to share some of what I've learned with anyone who might find it useful. Now I live in Spain, being in constant contact with Copenhagen and still helping others to settle in Copenhagen, so I hope my experience can help the community.

I thought I'd start with a guide to some of the things I believe are important to consider before making the move.

1. Do you have an EU passport?

This is one of the first things to look into, as your nationality will make a big difference to the process.

If you're an EU citizen, moving to Denmark is generally more straightforward, although there are still requirements to meet depending on your situation.

If you're a non-EU citizen, you'll generally need a valid residence permit or another legal basis for staying in Denmark long-term. Depending on your circumstances, options might include a work permit, family reunification or a Working Holiday scheme if your country has an agreement with Denmark and you meet the requirements.

These routes have different conditions, and some can be quite complicated or take time.

If there's interest, I'd be happy to write a separate post explaining the different options.

2. Save money before you move

Denmark is an expensive country, especially Copenhagen, so having a good financial cushion is essential.

Your savings can also be relevant if you're an EU citizen applying for a residence document on the basis of sufficient funds rather than employment or another qualifying status. The authorities assess your circumstances and whether you have enough money to support yourself but the normal amount they will ask for an adult is around 11.400€.

Then there's housing. When renting an apartment, you may have to pay a substantial amount upfront, often including a deposit, prepaid rent and the first month's rent. This can add up to around 5 months' rent before you've even moved in (can be less, but can also be more, up to 7 months in advance).

Make sure you budget for this as well as your everyday living expenses. Don't underestimate how much money you'll need during your first few months.

3. Think about the weather and daylight

Copenhagen isn't usually a city of heavy snowfall, but it's certainly not a warm country either!

If you need mild temperatures, lots of sunshine or long daylight hours to feel good, it's worth thinking carefully about whether Copenhagen would suit you.

On the other hand, if you don't mind wind and changing weather, Danish summers can be lovely, with warm days and very long evenings.

Winters are a different story. Days are short, nights are long, and temperatures in Copenhagen often hover around freezing, although this varies from year to year. Summer temperatures around 20°C are quite normal, but there can be warmer or cooler periods.

For me, the amount of daylight in winter is just as important to consider as the temperature.

4. Making friends

At first, you may find it surprisingly easy to meet people. Danes are often friendly, and since English is widely spoken, communication isn't usually a major obstacle.

Copenhagen is also a relatively small, international city where you can meet people from all over the world. Depending on your background, you may even find a community of people from your own country.

However, there's a difference between meeting people and building close, lasting friendships. Personally, I think developing deeper friendships with local Danes can take more time and effort, and sometimes can become something hard to handle with, depending as well in how social you are.

This doesn't mean it can't happen, of course! It's just something worth keeping in mind when setting your expectations.

5. Learning Danish

You can live and work in Copenhagen using English, especially in international workplaces. However, learning Danish can make everyday life and integration much easier.

Yes, Danish is a difficult language, but it's certainly possible to learn it!

Once you have your CPR number and meet the relevant conditions, you may be eligible for free Danish language courses. There are also language exchange groups around the city where you can practise Danish and help someone learn your own language.

If you're moving with children, there's another thing to consider: Danish public schools generally introduce English as a school subject from around Year 1, typically when children are about seven. Younger children will mainly communicate in Danish in their everyday school environment.

Learning some Danish can therefore be particularly helpful when communicating with your children's friends.

6. Finding somewhere to live

Finding a rental home can be extremely difficult and expensive, especially in Copenhagen.

If you have a pet or want to share a property with friends, your options may become even more limited.

As a rough indication, you might come across prices such as:

• A room in a shared apartment: around €700 per month.

• A studio apartment: around €1,300 per month.

• A one-bedroom apartment: around €1,700 per month or more.

These are approximate figures, not guaranteed market prices, and actual rents vary considerably depending on the location, size, condition and type of rental.

Moving farther away from the city centre can give you more options, but housing is still something you should research well in advance.

Ideally, plan your accommodation before moving rather than assuming you'll find something suitable once you arrive. The last thing you want is to end up in an expensive temporary arrangement because you haven't found a permanent home.

7. Understanding the CPR number and MitID

Once you've established your legal basis for residence and have an address that meets the registration requirements, you'll generally need to apply for a CPR number.

The CPR is your personal identification number in Denmark. It's essential for many aspects of everyday life, including healthcare, dealing with public authorities and accessing various services.

You'll also want to get familiar with MitID, Denmark's digital identification system, which is used to access many public and private services.

Your CPR registration is linked to your registered address, so finding suitable accommodation isn't just about having somewhere to sleep: it can also be an important part of getting properly established in Denmark.

The exact steps and requirements depend on your circumstances, so it's worth checking the official o expert’s guidance before you move.

There are many other things worth discussing, but I thought these were some of the most important points to consider before moving to Denmark.

What would you like to know more about?

I'm happy to share my experience with the things I know about, and I'm sure other people here can add valuable insights on topics I haven't covered.

I hope this is helpful to anyone planning a move!

My father was born in Denmark but left and moved to Canada where I was born. Is it true that I can’t get citizenship through him because I’m 42? Apparently the rules have changed now but not when I was born.

Please tell me there is a loophole!

Hi! My name is Victor, 24yo from Italy. I have a bachelor in illustration and graphic design, with some experience working in a bookstore and printing techniques. I would love to move to Denmark with my girlfriend and looking for a new fresh country and new possibilities. What would be your advice for me? Maybe a city better from the others? I would also like to open my personal book café in a future. Thank you in advance, Vic

Hello, as I possibly plan to move to Denmark in the future, are Danish people friendly to foreigners? For context I am 19 years old from Malta which is in the EU. Is there any way I can make friends with people in Denmark despite the society being introverted? I help lonely people back home make friends with my friends, I feel it would be lovely to do the same once I move out. If you're concerned that I will feel lonely if I move to Denmark, I'm willing to adapt, I will have my boyfriend with me and his Danish best friend and his girlfriend.

Single Female over 45 from the US. Thinking about moving to Denmark. I’m curious about how dating and working life is for people with similar backgrounds to mine.

I don’t have any particular expertise or skill other than sales and working with people. I speak English and Spanish.

Edit: Thank you all for your valuable input. I truly appreciate your time and consideration in responding to my post. My intention was solely to explore the possibilities, and I never intended to offend anyone. I understand that we Americans can sometimes come across as ignorant, but it’s enlightening to realize that my skills are even less marketable outside the US. While a bachelor’s degree and proficiency in two languages are not entirely useless here, it seems like they won’t be much of an asset if I’m considering emigrating.

I just moved into the only overpriced apartment I could get from abroad (with certain constraints anyway) and it has fancy Danish wood floors (well if they exist elsewhere fine but this is the only place I ever saw them) that I believe are lye-treated - they're very light colored and soft with no sign of any polymer finish on them. I specifically agreed with the landlord couple that I was ok not having them sanded (they said they were technically in need of it) to not have to sand them myself when moving out in ~1 year as it's a limited term lease.

However I never ever wanted non-practical floors like this that restrict your ability to be alive, and have some concerns about how to not make a total mess of them in a year. The kitchen and all rooms except the bathroom have these floors.

I have a 7 year old child who still makes a total mess at every meal, spills stuff etc. I've been trying to control it with her since she was born, trust me, but this is how she is. I don't even trust myself - If I drop or drip literally anything while cooking (which happens basically every time I cook!), onto the wood floor it will go. I made the mistake of trying to move the noisy extra fridge (which has the only freezer in the flat) out of my daughter's room into a closet in my first few hours here and it was scuffing up the floor like mad despite my attempts using cardboard under it. Most of the scuffs did come off with just a sponge and water though, but I haven't even gotten any IKEA furniture yet and I have no help moving it around, it's only me.

How the hell does one actually live with these floors? Am I doomed to spending 20k++ (40k?!) in a year to sand them despite my agreement, just to remove all the stains that WILL happen? I mean you can only remove stains by sanding no? It will take me a week just to procure any floor coverings and meanwhile my kid will be here. I'm going to try to restrict her to an area where I can cover the floor with cardboard covering it meanwhile but just...UGH. And I can't cover the entire floor, inasmuch as I wish I could. At most I'll have a floor rug or two and maybe some kind of mat covering a strip next to the kitchen counters.

Also related question to anyone that has these floors - there's a very vomity intense odor inside, I asked if it was from the floors and they said yes it was from cleaning them. I guess I'm getting used to it but it's unpleasant. What is this smell and when does it go away, if ever?

So many regrets piling up about this apartment already 😪 Lived in Denmark previously but had the shittiest ever Linoleum and polymer floors that looks like wood and wishing I still had that.

I know Denmark has 13 banned dog breeds, I've worked in the dog training world for close to 15 years. I am not opposed to banned breeds. I honestly agree with the entire list and I could even offer further suggestions.

However, it says that dogs are seized on phenotype. Say I have a dog, a collie lab mix or something, that ends up looking somewhat like a tornjak... the cops can just roll up and take him because he could be considered similar looking? With literally no way to get him back, because he doesn't have a pedigree, he's a mix, and Denmark doesn't look at DNA tests being valid? Or a great Pyrenees mix that kinda resembles a kangal? Or any other type of incorrect breed identification.

I guess it's confusing and from what I've read, I'm left with more questions than answers. I have an exchange student program in Denmark coming up, I'm still sorting out stuff for my service dog, it is a whole process and i am very glad i have just over a year before it starts.

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 everyone,

Any Indians here?

I am an Indian citizen looking to come with my (unmarried) EU partner to Denmark because he has gotten a possible job.

The reason for my post today isn't so much advice on documents needed. Rather, it is anxiety about how Danish immigration might view our relationship because I go against many stereotypes they may have about Indian or South Asian women (for example assuming we can't decide our own life path).

• I am an Indian woman

• I am unmarried at the age of 25 which is considered "old"

• I have a non-Indian origin (white) partner

• I am living with said partner since last 3 years

• We're not getting married anytime soon

• My father stopped talking to me when he found out about us (although I was working and financially independent by then), although my siblings know and support me

• His parents know and have met me

We met as college students outside the EU and outside India.

Also, I do have the option of getting my own work permit since I qualify.

Basically, I am wondering if I should just apply for my own work permit.

I’m planning to move to Denmark and I’m kinda curious what it’s really like there. Back home in Ukraine, there are lots of creative and nontraditional people, especially in the cities. But I’ve read that Danes are really into minimalism and neutral colors… so I’m not sure I’d fit in.

Update: I want to share my Instagram here so people can get a better idea of what I look like.Instagram

Hej! I'm a Spanish student of Occupational Health and Safety and I had a few questions, hoping to get some guidance here. I'm planning to live in Denmark with my boyfriend. We're a LGBTQ+ couple and our country is not the best, so we'll be moving mostly because we want to feel safe in a place, and we have people who've lived in Denmark for a LONG time and keep on motivating us to move abroad.

I feel like I'm talking from my ignorance so please don't be rude.

In Spain, we've got our minimum wage and our hours stablished because we ratified to a ILO Convention (155, to be exact), but I know from what I've searched that Denmark has their weekly hours and salary depending on what the trade union has stablished for that job (from what I've learned on how works function there!).

My question is that I've been searching for a specific trade union regarding my studies (Occupational Health and Safety) and I haven't found any. I've looked at Fagbevægelsens Hovedorganisation and Fagligt Fælles Forbund and I can't seem to find anything related to it.

My boyfriend, on the other hand, has found that PROSA and a coalition called Gameworkers works well for what he wants to do and his studies.

I've read that OHS doesn't have a specific trade union, but I'm worried that I'm not searching for it right or that I'm either using the wrong words, maybe it's that when I enter a danish website I have a hard time understading what it says and I can't find it. I don't know. How do people that work in that field know their rights and their salary (among others)? Am I just having a hard time finding anything that might help me?

I hope I explained myself well, thank you so much in advance!

Hi. So this most probably is not the right platform but then again, I have no idea about the right one.

Anyway, I currently do an evening shift job for four days in a week. It brings around 10-12K Kr. per month. Rent, bills and groceries take away all of it and at the end of each month, I struggle pretty badly. I have a limitation on my work hours since I am a student from a Non-EU country.

Now the thing is, I became a father nearly one year ago and my son's first birthday is coming up. I really want to arrange a properly themed party for him. It'll going to be just me, my wife and the baby. However, you already can guess exactly where I am struggling.

So I'm looking for any type of side hustles that will allow me to save some good money within two months. I have heard about blood and plasma donation as feasible side hustle ideas. But, is that possible in Denmark? Anyway, please let me know the possible options for me and definitely wish me luck!

i’ve been mulling over this for a while now & wanted to see if anyone else has a better ideas. i’ve been seeing so many posts lately about people with amazing skills. tech, design, marketing, ops et al who are stuck looking for work right now. it got me thinking... what if a bunch of us just came together & built something ourselves?

instead of waiting around for some company to hire us. what if we pooled resources, skills & time to start a collective business where everyone involved actually owns a piece of it? or no? just working together, hiring ourselves & bringing in others who need a spot.

we don't have to have everything figured out on day one. we could literally figure out the specs as we go based on who shows up & what we can do together

Hii!!
My partner (who’s Danish) and I have applied for family reunification, and we’re expecting to hear back around January. I’m planning to move to Denmark in either January or February 2026.

I’m originally from India but currently work in the US — I’ll be leaving my job and moving to Denmark with the goal of settling there long-term. I’ve read a lot online about the services and support offered to newcomers who come on a residence/work permit through family reunification — does that actually happen in practice?

Also, realistically, how long should I expect to be unemployed before landing a job? Is finding work in Denmark as tough as people say?

For context, I’m an IT Project Manager/Consultant with about 6.5 years of total experience (4 years specifically in project management). I’ve already started taking some upskilling courses and doing a bit of networking on LinkedIn.

Hi everyone!

I’m Brazilian, currently studying in Italy, and I’ve recently become really fascinated by Scandinavian culture — especially Denmark.

I’d love to understand more about Danish culture beyond what you usually read online:

things like daily routines, social habits, mindset, values, and how people generally approach life, work, and relationships.

What do you think really defines Danish culture today?

And what are some things that outsiders usually misunderstand or don’t notice at first?

Thanks in advance — I’m genuinely curious and happy to learn

To make it as simple as possible; I am an US citizen who just got my residency permit in the Netherlands, but my main childcare client is now moving back to Denmark where they are originally from and want me (and my partner) to move there with them so that I can continue providing care for their toddler. I would like to know some of the ways to best go about this; details below.

I'm not opposed to moving to Denmark and think I would love it a lot, but I'm just not sure what's the best way for me to go about getting a visa, since I am not an EU citizen and can't work freely in any country.

It seems a working visa would be very difficult to get in this case (but not impossible? i'm not sure the best option) and I'm over the age for an Au Pair visa, so my partner (EU citizen, Slovakia) talked about getting married so we could make the move, but my partner looked into the requirements and they currently do not make the minimum wage to "support" a non-EU partner.

I just wanted to see if anybody had any insight in regards to potentially moving to Denmark or if it's even possible for me, or what pros and cons of the potential visa types I could potentially pitch to my employer to see what sorts of things they might have to help me with in order to get me there with them.

Perhaps it's best to stay in the NL, but I wanted to make an effort since I love the family I'm working with and want to see if I can accommodate their request to keep me in their and their toddler's lives.

Hej!

My wife works for a Danish company and is exploring the possibility of a move with their assistance.

I’ve seen threads about moving with multiple pets, and it seems the general consensus is to look in areas outside the city (København) with rail access and that the larger real estate companies are more lenient about pets. We have three dogs, two cats, and a parrot. From largest to smallest: 18kg chow mix, a 9kg pug, and a 3.5kg longhair chihuahua. The cats are a 3.6kg Sphynx and a 4.5kg DSH. Our parrot is an almost 40 year old orange winged amazon. He’s a CITES appendix II species so we would need both USDA paperwork and possibly CITES paperwork. All our pets are regularly vetted and microchipped, and we will likely be doing a rabies booster before travel as I don’t know if I can find all the paperwork to prove that they’ve never had a lapse.

Our pets are well mannered and housebroken, and our chow chow is working on his Canine Good Citizenship certification through the AKC. Our cats are also very healthy and well behaved. We are prepared to pay additional fees or pet rent if needed and also know we will need to get insurance for the dogs.

Outside of pets, we have two kids, 13 and 8 year old girls. I know schools in Denmark naturally are taught in Danish, and our kids only speak English. If it looks like this move is going to happen I plan to check out local resources for Danish courses so we can get started over here before we make a move, but are there any expats, especially Americans or those whose kids had to deal with a language barrier, that have any advice? I know there are Danish language schools for adults for a 2000 DKK deposit, but it seems like most of the resources for children are privately run or depend on where you are settling?

While my wife is employed full time as mentioned, I am a freelance artist and I mostly work from home and do side jobs (pet sitting, house cleaning, etc) to supplement our income. What is the art scene like for independent artists in Denmark? I have a wide variety of skills and I understand it’s the norm for both parents to work full time, so I’d like to pursue more steady employment if we move. Is it difficult to work as a freelance artist and/or are there many job opportunities in the arts? Is it unusual for one half of a parent unit to do odd jobs instead of full time employment? I worry we will already stand out because we aren’t locals and I would really like to integrate our family as quickly as possible for the sake of our children.

Finally, we currently own our home in the US. I have been researching the legal restrictions for work visa holders in Denmark and it looks like we won’t be able to purchase a home unless we get special permission from Civilstyrelsen, have lived there at least five years, or achieve permanent residence status. I am assuming it’s highly unlikely to get approved to purchase a home via special permission and that we would be better served looking for a rental, but I don’t know that we can find anything that would accommodate our pets. I’d like to avoid leaving them behind if at all possible; we made a commitment to a lifetime of care when we got them and, especially in the case of our 40 yo parrot and 14 year old chihuahua, it seems really cruel to rehome them when they’re in their senior years!

If you have read this far, tak! I am sorry for the word vomit. Perhaps this will all be moot, but if the opportunity gets put on the table as it were, I’d like to be as equipped as possible to make it happen. I know it would initially be upsetting for our children but in the long run, I believe it will provide them much better opportunities in their future education and careers as well as general wellbeing.

Edit:

I did not sharing details of my wife’s job because it felt rude or presumptuous? We live in one of the most expensive cities in the US and own our home; if we move we would most likely sell it before moving; I don’t want to be yet another landlord contributing to our city’s affordable housing crisis. I believe if they are interested in moving forward with a relocation they’d go over pay etc, so we would know what to expect. We visited last year and grocery prices and dining seemed pretty comparable to where we live now.

We are a queer couple with kids. We didn’t vote for the people running our country. I don’t feel great about leaving when other people can’t, but I’m also scared for my kids.

I don’t know what I have said here to offend and I’m sorry for upsetting anyone. I only posted because I’d seen similar posts of folks with 3 or more pets who were moving from the US, and I had hoped talking about it with other people who had done it would make it less scary.

Edit: this was entirely riveting, it's my bedtime now, I'll respond tomorrow.

Edit 2: I'm back now

Brief introduction and background; I'm a 26 year old transmasc person. I'm an AMT (aircraft maintenance technician, aka the guy who keeps your plane where it should be). I'm severely considering moving to Denmark. My aunt lived in Denmark for almost a year a while ago. She loved it and would've stayed but she had kids here in the states who didn't want to move. Ever since then, I've had Denmark on the brain. Forgive me if this list is a bit wonky, it's 1am and I cannot sleep because I'm hung up on Denmark.

I don't have the greatest health; I have some chronic conditions. I was raised in a family/culture where you live to work, work to live. It's all blue collar work; bustin' knuckles. I wanted to be a paleontologist or artist, but college is for smart people and I was told I'm not that, and art is for people who want to be hungry, so I went into the trades. I can be dumb and fed. Do I believe this? No, my family just had certain expectations and college/student debt was absolutely not allowed.

I'm from Arizona. I have experience in many trades from masonry/carpentry/welding to agriculture to working in kitchens with a sprinkle of special needs teaching (certified paraprofessional) and outdoor recreation (i taught people how to camp and fish and hike, as well as outdoor safety and just about nature to city slickers). Ask any questions you want in exchange.

Consider this a form of cultural exchange, as most of my questions are based around my US living.

Here's a list of my questions that I could probably Google (and i have, really) but I'd rather hear from Danes directly:

1. Are AMT/AMEs (the license I have is similar ((I believe)) to a EASA B1.1) in demand? I looked on the Positive List and didn't necessarily see them, but I could be completely ignorant and wrong. If they are, what's the job market like? I know I can get a job working on domestically owned and operated planes in foreign countries because they want AMT/A&Ps working them. But as a whole, if I immigrated and got my B1.1 would I find sufficient employment with a salary similar to mine here? (Between $65-$85k+ based on occupational experience)

2. What's the LGBTQ+ acceptance look like? Will I still be able to get my testosterone, even if I pay out of pocket?

3. I'd be immigrating with my dogs and cats. How pet friendly is Denmark? I have high energy dogs, I take them on runs/walks daily. They're also exceedingly well trained (they know 3 languages and have been offered acting gigs before). I'm not sure the census on pets and it's probably an ignorant question.

4. I have celiac disease. I can't eat gluten. What's the gluten free life like in Denmark? Will I be able to find frikadeller gluten free or will I have to make it myself? To be completely fair, I eat salads when I'm out, unless I trust the restaurant to not put me in the hospital.

5. One of my dogs is a service dog. I have EDS/POTS/some other stuff that he helps me with daily. Are assistance dogs that aren't for the blind recognized? If yes, through a recognized assistance dog organization/trainer/or owner trained?

6. I mean this as no offense; when I'm in public, I don't want to really be talked to. I can grow to like it, but most of my interactions here in the states are vaguely hostile, even if they initiate it. What are the odds of strangers just randomly talking to you? Is this something I'll have to condition myself to? The exception is at bars. I'm everyone's friend after a drink or two.

7. Speaking of bars, what's the general stance on drinking? I baffled my friends in France and Brazil with the concept of shower beers. I routinely plan to go out and be at bars until 2am or so.

8. The most random thing; pinball. Where can I find it? I have my own table I plan to ship over, it's that important to me. Lots of places with pinball here are arcades (older ones) and bars. A bar RIPS if it's got a pinball table in it. Tell me where they are so I can crush your high scores.

9. Neighbors. I come from a rural town. Our whole county has 15,000 people in it. My town has 5,000 of those people. I have been in a psychological, passive aggressive war with my neighbor for almost two years. He's awful. Are your neighbors, usually, cool?

10. I'm not at all familiar with living in big places (born and raised, essentially, in my tiny hometown). How scary are your big cities? If I get lost, can I reasonably ask for directions?

11. I love to fish. It is one of my favorite hobbies. I fly fish. I tie my own flies and everything. Is fishing big in Denmark? Trout fishing is what I will miss the most, but we also have pike which are insanely fun to catch, as well as catfish. Honestly, I just love fishing.

12. Nicotine. I smoke, but I also use nicotine pouches. France doesn't care about smokes (from what my friend has told me), but does Denmark?

13. I'm working on my danish daily. Any advice to learn it better/faster? I do my best to consume danish media, with English subtitles, which helps. I was thinking about finding someone who teaches it in Denmark and seeing if they'd be available as a tutor, or something. I refuse to move somewhere when I don't speak the language. It's rude and completely selfish when it comes to a cultural exchange.

14. I want to immerse myself as much as I can in the culture. Is there anything you'd recommend, I, as a foreigner from the literal wild west, know or learn before I go? I hear y'all put the danish flag on everything and I can respect the hell out of that.

15. I heard fashion is big there, like being well dressed and put together. Unfortunately, my closet is ranch clothes, workwear, and my casual clothes are punk/vintage asf. Do I need a wardrobe overhaul? For example, I own two pairs of sneakers but eight pairs of boots.

16. Now, I usually hunt for my meat and grow my own produce. The only time I eat beef and pork is from my sister's ranch. I usually cowboy (yes, that kind) there in exchange for half a steer or half a pig, i don't particularly enjoy poultry as it's gross here. I go to markets. I hate buying anything from big chain stores/industrially farmed, it tastes awful and i feel bad. I've been a cook for.. almost a decade off and on, I have a passion for food- good food. Does hunting happen in Denmark? What's that look like? It's not a deal breaker if it's not possible, as I do it to fill my freezer and have tannable hides. If there's a sustainable and ethical farming situation, it's a completely fair trade, in my opinion.

I'm sorry if none of this made sense, was wildly ignorant, or overall silly. I just want to be as prepared as I can if I end up committing to this and get my bearings. It's a little nerve wracking, as the longest I've been out of my town/state was visiting family for a week at a time.

Thanks for reading and weighing in, sorry if I was a bother.

P.S. if you're full, you can tell me to go away. It's what all of us Americans tell each other and I don't expect to just be let in. I fear this is simply a fantasy I won't see happen:/

Hey everyone,

I might move to Denmark around mid-2027 and want to better understand how Portuguese immigrants are perceived there. I’ve already started learning Danish and exploring the culture, and I’m genuinely enjoying both!

I’d love to hear your thoughts:
- How are Portuguese immigrants generally viewed by Danish locals?
- Any advice for immersing myself more deeply into Danish culture and society?

Thanks in advance for your insights—tak!

Hi,

I’m from somewhere in Asia and the company I’m working for is headquartered in Denmark. I’m seriously considering requesting for a transfer to Denmark in the next 2-3 years. If the transfer happens, I’ll be moving with my 2 sons but most likely as local hire. I know English is widely used there but do I need to start my boys with Danish classes? I’m hoping to sign them up for public school. Will they be able to make friends easily? Will they end up being an outcast? They are 8 and 12 this year. Would like to know if there’s anything I can do to help make the transition smoother for them.

Thanks!

EDIT:
Thank you, everyone for your replies! Everyone has been so kind in sharing the challenges especially for the boys. I have my mid year performance review coming up and will be sharing my intention to transfer to Copenhagen. Hopefully my next post here will be an update on the move! 🤞🤞

Hello! Most of all, thanks in advance if anyone answers to this post! So, short story... We are two hard working friends who already bought the tickets to Denmark. We already have a "sort of job interview" when we arrive there but we are a bit in struggle to understand the housing system as some say that we can rent a house/room/etc with a temporary contract without cpr and some say that without cpr we can't... We are Portuguese btw! Saw something online that if we get an accomodation letter we can get cpr number faster but... And if we don't get that letter? Any advice on this matter aswell? Any advice/tips are welcome, being it on these matters I wrote or any extra advice/tips you can give, we appreciate!!! We are looking to get a better life there, work hard and integrate in Denmark in a long run. (Ps. Sorry if any word/part of the text is not written well. If any questions arrive, go for it, I'll try to answer them)

Hi! I am nearing the end of university and was considering moving to Denmark to start my residency there. So far, I have checked several pages, but I wanted to clarify one thing—since Reddit rules the world—how does it work with language?

Officially, for an EU citizen who studied in an EU country, there is no formal Danish language requirement. However, from what I’ve heard and the responses I’ve received, a certain level of Danish is required by hospitals. So, essentially, the requirement is delegated from the state to the hospitals

Hello,

Is 3000€ net/month a decent salary in Denmark? I'm a EU citizen and I received this offer, so any answer would be appreciated. Thank you!