Happiness, equality, and babies sleeping in unattended prams.
Discover the values and habits that have shaped the Danes over the past 200 years - in the bike lane and a cozy living room as well as through the love of the Queen and the flag. Hear from a local guide what the deal is with us Danes.
Practical information
- The tour is in English
- It has a duration of an 1 hour
- We meet in the main hall
- Your ticket also serves as admission to the museum on the same day
1.
Hygge lives at home
Light a candle, grab a cup of coffee and pull the blanket over you. Now that’s real hygge! Hygge is a break from the world, like a moment of calmness and togetherness. It’s something we share only with those closest to us. Because Danes are a very private people. We don’t invite just anyone into our homes. But on this tour, you set foot in a Danish living room from the 1970s and get a sense of the hygge.
2.
Trust is part of the Danish DNA
So much so that babies sleep outside in prams while their parents sit inside, sipping coffee. One time in New York, a Danish mother ended up in jail for four days for parking a stroller on the sidewalk. Trust is foundational, it's what also ties the Danish welfare system together. It’s what makes people willing to pay taxes to the state. We share the risks, the costs and the right to receive help. From parental leave to pensions, from school to sickbeds.
What is the taste of Denmark?
Together with Hansen's Ice Cream, we’ve tried to tell the story of Denmark in a single scoop. It’s red berry pudding with cream and pieces of licorice. Available exclusively at the National Museum of Denmark and associated museums.