I moved to Denmark 15 years ago from the Faroe Islands, so I'm a Danish citizen and spoke the language beforehand, but it was still difficult to adjust to the culture. It's pretty funny thinking about me technically being a "Dane" with my citizenship, but having difficulty adjusting to the country, lol. It wasn't necessarily a bad experience, but it was very different to what I'm used to. We aren't very outgoing in the Faroe Islands either, so Danes being closed off wasn't new to me, but people here are really high strung compared to the Faroe Islands. Everything and everyone is so chill there compared to Denmark, lol. I know that's crazy to say, since everyone else says Danes a super chill in general.
@@carstenhansen5757 True, there is a lot of trust there, but the downside is if something big enough happens, everyone will know it. For example, if you would be arrested, then your cousin twice removed will know it the next day, lol.
Loved this! Honestly not the typical video I’d watch all the way through, however she spoke in a very real manner. All other “in the life” videos I watch seem very much like a PowerPoint presentation on pros and cons of a country over some scenery edited to make everything look more fancy. This video had variety and realism, focused on what matters! Thank you 😊
Hmm - if you have time weekly, try joining a club (kayaking, sports you like or something creative) that fits your naturral interests - when being in a club you would have a common third/focus/interest between people, just like the bar, but with something substantial beside "drink drink drink", plus its likely the same people you'll meet week after week after week, unlike the bars
@@laurariedt There are so many hobby groups here and here, so search your hobby and see if you have something near you. But sailing in Gudenåen in the summer is beautiful, if you ever do, let me know, maybe you will pass me 😁 Could be fun to say hi if so. 😁
Oh, I recognize the city you live in based on the background! I won't mention it because I don't want to share something that you're not comfortable with. Just wanted to say that it's a very nice city! I hope you're happy there. All the best
If you're lonely and have time to spare - join a club like kayaking or needlepoint, be a volunteer scout leader etc. use your sparetime where people are, thats how we met our friends outside of school =) it might take a few tries untill you find your people, but in the meantime, there are people =)
A common third (there is you, me and our common 3rd - here its a club) You can also meet people at the bars, but thats normally just "friends for the night", its rare to find lasting friends this way
you're so sweet!! thank you! the clubs are so unique here! I haven't had the courage to join one until now, so thank you for giving me that push out of my comfort zone!!
It is actually not that hard to get friends here. I guess you live in Vejle, perfect size. Join one of the many clubs or associations. Evening school there are usually a very many subjects to chose from. When you find a hobby or a sport, you can share with the Danes, friendship will occur. I usually say to foreigners that complain about the lack of Danish friends, that you have to get out of the couch and unsubscribe Netflix. Watching TV, don't make friends. You have to be active. Two days ago I read in the newspaper, that very many Germans have moved to Denmark the last two years. The main reason is housing. It must really be bad in Germany.
Joining clubs and associations is such great advice, thank you!! I’m mostly going to the gym and am not comfortable just going to people and ask: hey wanna go eat sometime? 🫠😄 but I’ve seen there are some running clubs etc, so thank you for reminding me!
@@laurariedt Also look for evening classes. Cocking food is somewhat popular. There are from basic cocking to fine French cocking. It is very fun. Usually you pay for the food you are cocking and then you bring your own wine or what ever you want to drink to the food. I know of three friends (2 farmers and a bricklayer) they have gone to evening classes the last 15 years. They are still at basic food. They are just having fun. Their wives are happy to get them out of the house once a week, and they get a husband that can cock good food. There are classes for everything. Go to city hall and ask for a schedule for these classes and where to apply. They will help you. Those classes are usually in winter time, Oct-Mar, so it is now you need to find one. Search for "aftenskole" and the city you live in. You will find something that interest you.
i have seen sun for 30 days now first i travl to bornholm 11 days with sun then come back to my hometown there have been sun all month also i suggest to go copenhagen an if you use same energy as you do in this video you have a very good chance to learn nice people to know dont hold back be activ when you want to learn people to know.
Amazing!! I live at the seaside so we have a lot of wind/rain/sun/the cycle starts again :D even hail in June (which def screams global warming). And yes to being active and meeting new people!! I live in a small town, so I need to keep my efforts up a little. Thanks for kicking me out of my comfort zone!
If you mean there are a gazillion dialects… oh yesss 😄 my grandfather was Norwegian and so I knew a little coming in… but the way Danish works in the different cities is wild 🫠
@@laurariedt "Kamelåså" is a nonsense word from a Norwegian TV comedy some years ago. Foreigners trying to learn Danish heartily agree with this video: ruclips.net/video/wGGX5gmwVbA/видео.html
Unfortunately we don't get 9 months of winter! We get 9 months autumn (really only 7) which is much worse than winter. At least snow brightens up even the smallest bit of moon light,
Same in Sweden: they dont mix, the doctors are rude, the food is terrible, the weather is drier and sunnier than Denmark TBF but... it certainly isnt France or Spain 🙂
The greatest drawback of Denmark is its lack of mountains! In Germany/Oesterreich you can swim in alpine lakes and enjoy amazing scenery whether it's summer or Winter... It Is Always a pleasant experience!
53 km... Thats the longest distance to the ocean in Denmark... I agree about the scenery though - here its just flat, probably why biking is common for the shorter trips =)
So my circle of close people are my pride and joy, the nagging kid's. So when they are not around, there's me. I'm not especially ego driven or narcissistic, I just don't need people around me to get positive and creative.
Jah aber wir sprechen auch deutsch in Dänemark. Ich bin auf Fünen aufgewachsen und habe immer Deutsches Fernsehen gesehen, und dabei die meisten Wörter gelernt bevor ich in die Schule ging. Ich betrachtet Deutsch als meine zweite Sprache. Vielen Dank für das Video und deine Einschätzung, es war wirklich gelungen und Genugtuend. Beste Grüße und bis bald.
Yes! My life has become too quiet (we’re living in a small town and not a lot is going on here) and I’m excited to move to a different country and make new experiences. It was always a dream of mine to live a couple years in an English-speaking country as well. It’s funny we ended up staying 4 years in Denmark because it was never the plan to stay that long 😄
@@laurariedt i vote for Australia - if possible - I also know i do not have a vote, but i still would xD Not only cos Mary is from Australia, but cos they seem really laidback, without most of the bad stuff like the US =)
@@laurariedt thanks. Do you recommend moving to Denmark? I am from Israel but I have a dual citizenship, I also have a German citizenship ( though my German is very basic lol ) and I am currently in Germany but I am struggling as a new person here and I am also dealing with a lot of mental health issues already from Israel .
@@rapramix it depends on what you’re looking for and what you’re struggling currently with in Germany. You already have my pro and cons list, I hope it helped to give some perspective. If you can afford it, visit for a short trip to explore the country and make your own mind! (With that being said, it’s a difference being a tourist or living here but it gives you a starting point). For me, I knew from the beginning that i will move out (to another country) at some point, so my efforts on making connections and building a life long-term here were limited.
Its also true for emergency - you call 911 (112 in Denmark, but 911 works as well here) in dire need where life is threatened OR 1813 for broken legs etc (not yet life threatening) where you (possibly) need it fixed before your general practitioner opens
It is true. You call a number and they listen to the accident and decides whether it is emergency room worthy. And you can not pick your hospital either, you get to the one with the shortest waitinglist time. At least in Copenhagen it is like that.
I haven't had that experience here. I moved to Denmark in November 21 and made friends very, very quickly without attending a single party or drinking alcohol. But I have a lot of hobbies myself and got in touch with others very quickly through them :)
Hi @Laura my name is Joseph and I'm from the country of the Philippines. Like you I also want to find Peace, zero crime rate and honest people. Hope you can help me get to Denmark and be a citizen there. Me and my daughter.
Hi Joseph, thank you so much for watching my video and for your kind comment! I'm really glad you found my experience of living in Denmark interesting. However, I’m just a content creator who shared my personal experiences as a German living in Denmark, so I’m not in a position to assist with immigration or citizenship processes. I recommend looking into official resources like the Danish Immigration Service or contacting a local Danish embassy for accurate information on how you and your daughter can apply to live in Denmark. Wishing you all the best in your journey!
@@josephflorendo5807 Also, when doing what you are looking into doing - be sure you are ontop of everything - many people would like to help and some are even good at it, but rules change much here and if you do anything wrong, those who gave you advice will not be on the "hook" for it, you will - so for your sake, be the one in charge. I have no clue how to migrate to Denmark, but i know those who have say this
@@josephflorendo5807 then book a vacation - if you are not gonna go the bureaucratic way to get a residency, chances of staying are the same - none. We are not know for being an easy place to migrate to when outside of schengen (the European Union) - You could buy a Maltesian (Malta) citizenship and then be in schengen and then be able to freely move where you want to - but thats supposedly costly.
I moved to Denmark 15 years ago from the Faroe Islands, so I'm a Danish citizen and spoke the language beforehand, but it was still difficult to adjust to the culture. It's pretty funny thinking about me technically being a "Dane" with my citizenship, but having difficulty adjusting to the country, lol.
It wasn't necessarily a bad experience, but it was very different to what I'm used to. We aren't very outgoing in the Faroe Islands either, so Danes being closed off wasn't new to me, but people here are really high strung compared to the Faroe Islands. Everything and everyone is so chill there compared to Denmark, lol. I know that's crazy to say, since everyone else says Danes a super chill in general.
That must’ve been challenging! Thank you for sharing your story. The difference between Kopenhagen and the rest of Denmark is also astonishing 😂
Just skip Copenhagen and Østsjælland.
@@carstenhansen5757 True, there is a lot of trust there, but the downside is if something big enough happens, everyone will know it. For example, if you would be arrested, then your cousin twice removed will know it the next day, lol.
Loved this! Honestly not the typical video I’d watch all the way through, however she spoke in a very real manner. All other “in the life” videos I watch seem very much like a PowerPoint presentation on pros and cons of a country over some scenery edited to make everything look more fancy. This video had variety and realism, focused on what matters! Thank you 😊
Mackenzie!! Thank you so much for this 🥰 I’m glad you enjoyed it!! Have a lovely weekend!
You don’t have a significant none German English accent. You forgot to mention that actually a lot of Danes speaks German as well as English.
Informative video thanks dear😘
What do you love about this country? 🇩🇰✨ anything I should try?
Hmm - if you have time weekly, try joining a club (kayaking, sports you like or something creative) that fits your naturral interests - when being in a club you would have a common third/focus/interest between people, just like the bar, but with something substantial beside "drink drink drink", plus its likely the same people you'll meet week after week after week, unlike the bars
@@TainDK thank you!! that's a great recommendation!
@@laurariedt There are so many hobby groups here and here, so search your hobby and see if you have something near you. But sailing in Gudenåen in the summer is beautiful, if you ever do, let me know, maybe you will pass me 😁 Could be fun to say hi if so. 😁
Thank you.😘😘😘
Oh, I recognize the city you live in based on the background! I won't mention it because I don't want to share something that you're not comfortable with. Just wanted to say that it's a very nice city! I hope you're happy there. All the best
Thank you!! That’s nice :)
If you're lonely and have time to spare - join a club like kayaking or needlepoint, be a volunteer scout leader etc. use your sparetime where people are, thats how we met our friends outside of school =) it might take a few tries untill you find your people, but in the meantime, there are people =)
A common third (there is you, me and our common 3rd - here its a club)
You can also meet people at the bars, but thats normally just "friends for the night", its rare to find lasting friends this way
you're so sweet!! thank you! the clubs are so unique here! I haven't had the courage to join one until now, so thank you for giving me that push out of my comfort zone!!
It is actually not that hard to get friends here. I guess you live in Vejle, perfect size. Join one of the many clubs or associations. Evening school there are usually a very many subjects to chose from. When you find a hobby or a sport, you can share with the Danes, friendship will occur. I usually say to foreigners that complain about the lack of Danish friends, that you have to get out of the couch and unsubscribe Netflix. Watching TV, don't make friends. You have to be active.
Two days ago I read in the newspaper, that very many Germans have moved to Denmark the last two years. The main reason is housing. It must really be bad in Germany.
Joining clubs and associations is such great advice, thank you!! I’m mostly going to the gym and am not comfortable just going to people and ask: hey wanna go eat sometime? 🫠😄 but I’ve seen there are some running clubs etc, so thank you for reminding me!
@@laurariedt Also look for evening classes. Cocking food is somewhat popular. There are from basic cocking to fine French cocking. It is very fun. Usually you pay for the food you are cocking and then you bring your own wine or what ever you want to drink to the food.
I know of three friends (2 farmers and a bricklayer) they have gone to evening classes the last 15 years. They are still at basic food. They are just having fun. Their wives are happy to get them out of the house once a week, and they get a husband that can cock good food.
There are classes for everything. Go to city hall and ask for a schedule for these classes and where to apply. They will help you.
Those classes are usually in winter time, Oct-Mar, so it is now you need to find one. Search for "aftenskole" and the city you live in. You will find something that interest you.
@@Gert-DK that’s so thoughtful!! Thank you so much for sharing and taking the time!! 🙏
Girl, you have a great personality!❤
Awww thank you! 😍🥰 have a lovely day!!
30 seconds into the video and I'm like, what accent? By the way you look AMAZING! great video, lots of love from Greece
Haha thank you!! 🙏🥰 so glad you liked it!
i have seen sun for 30 days now first i travl to bornholm 11 days with sun then come back to my hometown there have been sun all month
also i suggest to go copenhagen an if you use same energy as you do in this video you have a very good chance to learn nice people to know dont hold back be activ when you want to learn people to know.
Amazing!! I live at the seaside so we have a lot of wind/rain/sun/the cycle starts again :D even hail in June (which def screams global warming). And yes to being active and meeting new people!! I live in a small town, so I need to keep my efforts up a little. Thanks for kicking me out of my comfort zone!
@@laurariedt same do i :) look like you leve in Aarhus
@laurariedt lol chill girl, hail in summer is nothing new.
Hello, do you think 45k DKK (gross) per month is enough to live in Denmark? (No kids)
You mean round about 6K Euro? Heck yeah, you’re on top of the income bracket in my eyes with that 😅😬 even with kids you could pull this off.
@@laurariedt Thanks for your help 🙂 You have an amazing channel 👏 Wish you luck 🙏
@ thank you!! I appreciate that ☺️
Did they teach you the word "kamelåså" in the language classes? Greetings from Norway. 🙂
If you mean there are a gazillion dialects… oh yesss 😄 my grandfather was Norwegian and so I knew a little coming in… but the way Danish works in the different cities is wild 🫠
@@laurariedt "Kamelåså" is a nonsense word from a Norwegian TV comedy some years ago. Foreigners trying to learn Danish heartily agree with this video: ruclips.net/video/wGGX5gmwVbA/видео.html
@@erlendgjerde8409 I guess that´s why it´s only funny to Norwegians then?
Btw, do you know what a high rise skyscraper is called in Norwegian?
Hyttepåhyttepåhyttepåhytte!
@@ulfdanielsen6009 this can’t be real
Unfortunately we don't get 9 months of winter!
We get 9 months autumn (really only 7) which is much worse than winter. At least snow brightens up even the smallest bit of moon light,
Well said!! You’re so right!!
Same in Sweden: they dont mix, the doctors are rude, the food is terrible, the weather is drier and sunnier than Denmark TBF but... it certainly isnt France or Spain 🙂
Sweden is still on my travel list!! Where do you recommend going on a vacation there??
Depending where in Sweden. If you think of the old west Denmark like Skåne, Halland and Bleking it isn’t much different from Denmark 😊
i lived in berlin in 5 years in reinikendorf and its pretty hard to make friends there as well it all depends who you meet
we gotta keep trying to find our people! :)
Your editing is on point ❤
I‘m so happy you like it!! 🥰🫶
lovely Vejle 🌟❤
Haha yes!!! The wave is giving it away, right? 😄🇩🇰
The way you talk about the weather is strange since germany is from just the same to a little bit warmer.
That little bit warmer and sunnier goes a long way, especially when living in Munich for more than 4 years
Fair assesment
Mange tak!
The greatest drawback of Denmark is its lack of mountains! In Germany/Oesterreich you can swim in alpine lakes and enjoy amazing scenery whether it's summer or Winter... It Is Always a pleasant experience!
That sounds like a dream!! But also - ice cold ❄️🥶
53 km... Thats the longest distance to the ocean in Denmark... I agree about the scenery though - here its just flat, probably why biking is common for the shorter trips =)
So my circle of close people are my pride and joy, the nagging kid's. So when they are not around, there's me. I'm not especially ego driven or narcissistic, I just don't need people around me to get positive and creative.
Jah aber wir sprechen auch deutsch in Dänemark. Ich bin auf Fünen aufgewachsen und habe immer Deutsches Fernsehen gesehen, und dabei die meisten Wörter gelernt bevor ich in die Schule ging.
Ich betrachtet Deutsch als meine zweite Sprache. Vielen Dank für das Video und deine Einschätzung, es war wirklich gelungen und Genugtuend. Beste Grüße und bis bald.
Im happy for you! Having a close circle of people is very precious 🥰🥰
Yay det er jo Vejle 😃
Hallo aus Fredericia 🇩🇰
Hahaha!! Hello neighbor!! 🥰
It's time to move on? may I ask why?
Yes! My life has become too quiet (we’re living in a small town and not a lot is going on here) and I’m excited to move to a different country and make new experiences. It was always a dream of mine to live a couple years in an English-speaking country as well. It’s funny we ended up staying 4 years in Denmark because it was never the plan to stay that long 😄
@@laurariedt come to the UK then
@@pavolkubecka2698 we visited London a couple weeks ago and had a blast!!!
@@laurariedt haha I can imagine :)
@@laurariedt i vote for Australia - if possible - I also know i do not have a vote, but i still would xD
Not only cos Mary is from Australia, but cos they seem really laidback, without most of the bad stuff like the US =)
lol, so, apparently, Denmark is not like a smaller Germany haha. It’s good to see a German perspective on other European countries
haha no it's not :) I'm glad you enjoyed the video!!
@@laurariedt thanks. Do you recommend moving to Denmark? I am from Israel but I have a dual citizenship, I also have a German citizenship ( though my German is very basic lol ) and I am currently in Germany but I am struggling as a new person here and I am also dealing with a lot of mental health issues already from Israel .
@@rapramix it depends on what you’re looking for and what you’re struggling currently with in Germany. You already have my pro and cons list, I hope it helped to give some perspective. If you can afford it, visit for a short trip to explore the country and make your own mind! (With that being said, it’s a difference being a tourist or living here but it gives you a starting point). For me, I knew from the beginning that i will move out (to another country) at some point, so my efforts on making connections and building a life long-term here were limited.
🩵this video
I'm glad it helps!!
That's why everyone goes shopping to Germany :P
And the worst month is November ;)
Haha yes! I’m torn between November and February 😬
Its not true about going to the hospital in case of an emergency, you are thinking about vagtlæge 😉
It’s the experience I had in summer 2021 🤷♀️
Its also true for emergency - you call 911 (112 in Denmark, but 911 works as well here) in dire need where life is threatened OR 1813 for broken legs etc (not yet life threatening) where you (possibly) need it fixed before your general practitioner opens
It is true. You call a number and they listen to the accident and decides whether it is emergency room worthy. And you can not pick your hospital either, you get to the one with the shortest waitinglist time. At least in Copenhagen it is like that.
Its easy to make friends if you are alcoholic like them. So I found it pretty ez myself. If you dont drink dont move there.
🙈 I hope you’re doing okay!! And also… booze is so expensive here!!
xD
I haven't had that experience here. I moved to Denmark in November 21 and made friends very, very quickly without attending a single party or drinking alcohol. But I have a lot of hobbies myself and got in touch with others very quickly through them :)
@@Freya00707 im so happy for you!! Connecting over shared hobbies is such a fun way to find new friends!!
Absolutely not true
Hi @Laura my name is Joseph and I'm from the country of the Philippines. Like you I also want to find Peace, zero crime rate and honest people. Hope you can help me get to Denmark and be a citizen there. Me and my daughter.
Hi Joseph, thank you so much for watching my video and for your kind comment! I'm really glad you found my experience of living in Denmark interesting.
However, I’m just a content creator who shared my personal experiences as a German living in Denmark, so I’m not in a position to assist with immigration or citizenship processes.
I recommend looking into official resources like the Danish Immigration Service or contacting a local Danish embassy for accurate information on how you and your daughter can apply to live in Denmark.
Wishing you all the best in your journey!
@@laurariedt
Thanks. 🙂
@@josephflorendo5807 Also, when doing what you are looking into doing - be sure you are ontop of everything - many people would like to help and some are even good at it, but rules change much here and if you do anything wrong, those who gave you advice will not be on the "hook" for it, you will - so for your sake, be the one in charge.
I have no clue how to migrate to Denmark, but i know those who have say this
@@TainDK
I am willing to take any risk just to get there whatever it takes.
@@josephflorendo5807 then book a vacation - if you are not gonna go the bureaucratic way to get a residency, chances of staying are the same - none. We are not know for being an easy place to migrate to when outside of schengen (the European Union) - You could buy a Maltesian (Malta) citizenship and then be in schengen and then be able to freely move where you want to - but thats supposedly costly.
🍄onion
I fear I don’t get it
You are beautiful. Great video
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!!