FYI Denmark Expat Blog

Feb 1, Traffic Fines in Denmark

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:04:49 GMT

Traffic fines in Denmark are suppose to help improve driving habits including bicycling and pedestrian behavior.

Feb 1, Driving in Denmark

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:50:48 GMT

Driving in Denmark or importing a car is not cheap and rarely worth the hassle. If you wish to have a car in Denmark, weigh your costs to your actual needs. If you live and work in the city - NO!

Feb 1, Amounts

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:29 GMT

Often in supermarkets if you buy more than one of a certain item you get a discounted price and I've noticed that the price for more than one is bigger

Jan 30, ferries to denmark

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:01:29 GMT

We live in Ireland, and the web-sites here (for ferries) will not show up any routes/prices etc for ferries with-in Denmark. We will enter Denmark via

Jan 28, English Bookshop

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:57:35 GMT

Been to the bookshop in Denmark. Find any good engish books to read? Probably not and if you did. Wow, the prices. Visit our little bookshop where you can find used paperback fiction books on sale!

Jan 27, Train Travel in Denmark

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:07:05 GMT

Coping with train travel in Denmark can be simple once you master the system including understanding the map and zones.

Jan 27, Tv in Denmark

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:05:45 GMT

Watching TV in Denmark requires you to have a Danish TV license, which only includes 3 channels. You may even need one if you don't own a televsion. But you can get more programs for FREE.

Jan 27, Understanding Train Zones in Denmark

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:38:05 GMT

Understanding the train zones in Denmark is necessary to master the public transportation system. The zones apply to all aspects of the public transportation infrastructure- buses, trains, metro.

Jan 27, WANT A HARD WORK

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:29:48 GMT

Dear Sir, I am Paresh Kumar Sarma, citizen of Bangladesh. I have successfully complicated Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Master of

Jan 25, Ticket Prices Denmark

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:47:07 GMT

These are the current ticket prices for klippekort and single tickets in Denmark

Jan 25, Tickets for Buses, Trains and Metro

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:33:35 GMT

Learn how to get the best tickets for bus, train or metro travel in Denmark.

Jan 25, Royal Birthdays

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:07:31 GMT

Denmark celebrates all the royal birthdays of the royal family by flying the Danish Flag proudly. The queens birthday is always a well attended event and thousands of people crowd into the

Jan 23, Holidays in Denmark 2012

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:16:43 GMT

Denmark does not have a lot of holidays compared to countries like the US, but below you will find a list of all the holidays for 2011 in Denmark.

Jan 23, Copenhagen Card?

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:55:20 GMT

I will be traveling to Copenhagen this summer and I am planning my trip. I read your tips and found them to be very helpful! I was wondering what a Copenhagen

Jan 21, Jim

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:48:39 GMT

what is the correct pronunciation of tak for mad? when i was little we had to say this at my grandma's house after a meal... it always came out tak a

Jan 20, Thank you !!

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:37:25 GMT

Hi, I recently went to Copenhagen for a conference and this website helped me immensely in figuring out the train and bus ticket systems. I was able to

Jan 18, Asli

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:58:19 GMT

Could you put any reference regarding the fines? Specifically regarding the statement: If you travel without paying the fare, on your first offence you

Jan 15, Zone Map

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:49:48 GMT

Here is an updated zone map of the transportation areas in the Copenhagen area of Denmark.

Jan 12, Expiration of the cards

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:53:20 GMT

i would like to ask how long is valid such a card. I bought one 10 ride card for 2 zones on21st of Jun 2011. I have 5 rides left in it. I need to go to

Jan 12, au pair tax

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:56:39 GMT

Hi, why is it that my friend Last time when she was here didn't have tax,and now I as au pair as her replacement here get tax already,is that a new Law

Jan 12, TRUCK/FORKLIFT DRIVER/PASTRY COOKING CAKES&DECORATION

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:53:53 GMT

Hello Sir I'm rajesh from Mauritius please help me to find a job in Denmark, i'm working here in Mauritius for 25years as truck driver&pastry

Jan 11, wanna know

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:48:02 GMT

Is it ok if I'm going to buy in a vending machine of 2 tickets of 1 zone going to a 2 zoner area coz I was thinking it would cost me Less than using 1

Jan 11, Pets and rentals

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:24:58 GMT

Hi, what about the pets? Is it easy to get a rental with lets say, a dog? Thanks! Cesar, That depends on where you want to live and also the size of

Jan 8, What is the allowed travel time?

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:30:45 GMT

I don't understand how much travel time I am given with the klippekort. One clip on a 2 zone ticket gives me 1 hour. Two clips on a 2 zone ticket gives

Jan 6, tester

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:34:04 GMT

tester

Jan 3, Internet Banking in English

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:49:56 GMT

We can often handle conversations in the bank branches, but running the online banking in Danish is not easy. Any idea which banks provide online banking

Dec 31, Budget Denmark

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:36:13 GMT

As an expat, I am always on the lookout budget denmark tips and ideas. Since the country is so expensive to live in, it is nice to find a bargain or a freebie every once in awhile. You found them!

Dec 31, Budget Denmark Tips

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:30:20 GMT

Here are a few budget Denmark tips for surviving in Denmark. These tips including where to find cheap dining, discounts on travel, shopping, etc...

Dec 31, Tranlate in English

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:41:21 GMT

Hi could you please translate also in English all your announcement in all stations.Because as new to your country we couldn`t understand.Hope u could

Dec 29, Klippekort

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:06:23 GMT

To understand how to read a klippekort and how many klips you need, you just have to decipher a couple of numbers. Easy once you know what to look for..

Dec 29, Denmark General Information

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:50:05 GMT

Denmark General information for expats and tourists. Here you can find out a little bit about Danmark before you arrive.

Dec 28, Shopping in Denmark

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:32:43 GMT

When shopping in Denmark, it is vital to know your consumer rights and the various shopping laws. Learn the most important ones here.

Dec 27, Taxes in Denmark Skattecentre

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:47:20 GMT

Taxes in Denmark are handled by the skattecentre, in which there are 30 locations throughout the country.

Dec 27, Shops in Denmark

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:46:31 GMT

When living in Denmark it will be helpful to know which shops in Denmark sell what. Shoping in Denmark will be easier if you know where to look.

Dec 27, Expats in Denmark

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:45:13 GMT

There are many groups for expats in Denmark, so any expat in Denmark should be able to have local contacts for advice and friendship. Check out our list here.

Dec 27, Documents for Denmark

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:44:16 GMT

Before arriving, it is important to have your documents for Denmark; such as passport, visa, work and study permits in order.

Dec 27, Banking in Denmark

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:41:20 GMT

Banking in Denmark is quite easy and opening an account is just a matter of having a CPR number and than you can get a Dankort and Nem Konto.

Dec 21, Links

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:43:05 GMT

Below I have collected some links, which might be helpful. If you are interested in doing a link exchange, please contact us.

Dec 17, Bus in Denmark

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:44:07 GMT

Denmark has a very good bus transportation system and with just a bit of knowledge you can quickly and easily master the system and avoid having to use your car or getting lost. Read this helpful info

Dec 17, Margaret roe

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:28:54 GMT

I am coming to Copenhagen over Christmas and would like to know about the bus services over the Christmas period Thank you Hi Margaret, There is still

Dec 17, The spelling of some words in Danish

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:19:03 GMT

This sight gives me a good idea of how you Englishmen look at the Danes ;-) Just this: velbekommen is spelled: velbekomme. But the meaning of it is quite

Dec 12, Ferries in Denmark

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:29:35 GMT

There are lots of ferries in denmark, which will help reduce your driving time and expenses. It is often cheaper and quicker to take a ferry, than to pay bridge tolls and petrol costs. Learn more here

Dec 12, Exploring Denmark by Bike

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:00:04 GMT

Exploring Denmark by Bike is not only easy and fun, but probably the best way to see the real Denmark. There are 11 National bike routes and 1000s of miles of bike paths to take you there safely.

Dec 12, Bicycling in Denmark

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:27:06 GMT

Bicycling in Denmark is probably one of the best ways to see Denmark , but also for many people living in Denmark is the preferred method of getting to work, shopping and getting about. Since Denmark

Dec 9, 2012 Public Transportation Prices in Denmark

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:35:49 GMT

Denmark's new prime minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt promised to lower public transporation costs, if she won the election. Now a few months later - the prices are going up! Her party was constantly lambasting the outgoing PM as not being in touch with that problem, but her party was! On January 17, 2012 there will be a 7.1% overall price increase. Yippee - that is what we were expecting - NOT! How is this going to help people leave their cars behind and take public transport. It isn't and people are not happy with HTS. Just another example of politicians mouthing off with campaign promises that they will never enact or ever had any intent of keeping. Danes are so proud of their voting rate (some of the best turnouts in the world). But why?, when their politicians boldly lie to their constituants. On top of this fiasco, HT-S is even up on tax evasion charges in regards to her husband and this is who we have in charge of our country? Oh, what is becoming of Denmark? 2012 will be an interesting year. How many other promises will she break before the Danes decide to get rid of her and her party? Here is a novel solution:
Lower prices = more passengers
Invest in more trains = more happy passengers who can get a seat
Provide better service instead of all the stupid promotional activities = more happy passengers
Make cost of driving more expensive into the city, while lowering ticket prices = more passengers

and guess what?
More passengers = more revenue for DSB. Why is that concept so hard for DSB and the Social Democrats to grasp?

Dec 8, International Schools in Denmark

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:41:11 GMT

There are many international schools in Denmark where teaching is carried out in either English, French or German, while still teaching Danish as a mandatory subject.

Dec 6, Prescriptions in Denmark

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:51:15 GMT

Prescriptions in Denmark are not part of the free health care system in Denmark. You are given an allowance and only pay a portion of your costs.

Dec 5, Danish Christmas

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:38:34 GMT

The Danish have a long tradition of celebrating Jul or Christmas with lots of family oriented events. H C Andersen said "“magnificent, quite unforgettably magnificent”

Dec 4, Denmark Bus Types

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:15:48 GMT

Denmark Bus Types are denoted by the letter following the route numbers. Knowing what each one means can help you pick the best bus to get you where you want to go.

Dec 4, Train Time Table

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:10:09 GMT

Understanding the train time table for danish trains is necessary if you wish to master the denmark public transportatio n system.