Pros and Cons of Living in Denmark

"Expatriates in Denmark appreciate the country's strong sense of community and the emphasis on quality of life. They also enjoy the country's commitment to sustainability and its focus on environmental protection. Expats also appreciate the country's excellent public transportation system, which makes it easy to get around. Additionally, expats enjoy the country's vibrant cultural scene, with its many festivals, museums, and galleries. Finally, expats appreciate the country's strong commitment to gender equality and its progressive social policies," remarked one expat in Denmark.

"Now, after some time, I can appreciate the orderly aspect of Danish culture. However, my in-laws and husband's friends understand me better and I speak Danish pretty well which is a huge help," explained one expat living in Aarhus.

"Expats in Denmark often find the local culture to be quite different from what they are used to. The language barrier can be a challenge, as Danish is the official language and English is not widely spoken. Additionally, the Danish culture is known for its emphasis on personal space and privacy, which can be difficult for expats to adjust to. Furthermore, the Danish work culture is quite different from other countries, with a focus on work-life balance and a strong emphasis on punctuality. Finally, the cost of living in Denmark is quite high, making it difficult for expats to adjust to the local lifestyle," replied an expat in Denmark.

"The language. The politeness of Danes which can sometimes be mistaken for them wanting to be friends with you. Don't assume that. A girl friend told me she had a lovely dinner with a group of people when she arrived, hit it off with one girl there and when the night ended, asked this Danish girl if she'd like to get together for coffee sometime. The Dane actually responded something to the effect of "you're being a bit needy and I have enough friends". It took everything for my girl friend not to burst into tears. Danish men are great. Danish women put up HUGE walls. Don't expect ANYONE to speak in English at a dinner party. They have never been taught that it is amazingly rude to speak in Danish and cut off a guest for hours and hours. I have spent many a night out in silence because unless you keep talking, they'll flip right back to Danish. I know many others who've experience this. I finally told my husband (who did try to get English going) that unless he did something, I wasn't going to these dinners (sometimes 8 hours at a table!) anymore," remarked one in Aarhus.