Newcomer’s
is a proud member of the premier TIRA global network. In this issue
we are featuring Michèle Bramstoft of Copenhagen Relocations, Denmark. Michèle
lists the five best things about Denmark below.

1) Bike Culture – It’s one of the first things you notice as a
foreigner…all the bikes! Copenhagen is a very bicycle friendly city that keeps
improving.  Biking is a great means of transport and it usually takes
under 20 minutes to get anywhere in the greater CPH. There are also internet
sites with bike path listings. Biking is a healthy way to clear your head and
get some fresh air and parking is always easy!

2) Candle Culture – Denmark is the leading consumer of candles in
the world! It’s also something one notices instantly, especially during the
winter months. Even clothing stores have lit candles. Candles help create the
ambiance of ‘hygge’ or coziness that is important in Danish culture.

3) Strong sense of security – in a country where the culture is to
let infants sleep outside even during the wintertime! You can also leave a
sleeping child in a pram outside the store or restaurant you are patronizing.
If the child starts crying, someone will come in and let you know!

4) Honest society - if you lose something on the street, chances
are very favorable that if you go back and look for it, it will still be there.
Lost wallets can be placed directly into post office boxes and the post will
make sure it gets back to its rightful owner. People also leave notes if they
find a watch or keys for example.

5) Bakeries & new food – Mmmmmm!!   The birth place
of the Danish, need I say more! The bread choice in Denmark is fantastic. There
are many healthy varieties from which to choose.