Here’s our selection of great books on Denmark, movies that capture the quintessential ambiance of Denmark, tv shows that gives you in-depth knowledge of history or culture and links to helpful websites.
Books
Hans Christian Andersen
Fairy Tales
Karen Blixen – 7 Gothic tales
Short stories about 19th century aristocratic Denmark
Johannes V Jensen – The Fall of the King,
A classic, Danish historic novel
Søren Kirkegaard – Either/Or
Philosophical work about aesthetic and ethic life views
Carsten Jensen – We, the drowned
Historic novel about the sturdy fishermen of the Danish west coast
Hamlet by Shakespeare
The epic tale about a Danish prince on the castle of Kronborg
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Movies
En kongelig affære
Historical drama about Struense
Kollektivet
Historical drama about a Danish commune in the 70’s
Olsen Banden i Jylland
Old Danish comedy about a group of gangsters
Klassefesten
Comedy about a High School reunion
Learn more
TV-Shows
Krøniken
Historical drama
The Bridge
Crime
The Killing
Crime
Charlot og Charlotte
A Danish road movie TV series
Watch more
Links
Top 10 Danish attractions – according to Visit Denmark
Denmark – on Wikipedia
Top 50 Danish attractions – according to Wikipedia
DMI – Danish national weather forecast