Denmark

Photo of the Moment: Danish Radio Concert Hall, Copenhagen

Historic Danish City Square Built on Old Poop

Kultorvet Square © bloedoere A large subway expansion project in the Danish capital of Copenhagen has led to a very stinky discovery. Archeologists dug up two very full 18th century outhouses in Kultorvet Square. Gadling writes, Kultorvet means “Coal Square” and was where people bought and sold coal. Now it’s a popular meeting place full [...]

Ready, Set, Ho: World Santa Claus Congress Kicks Off in Denmark

Santa Race, Denmark © David Ooms I guess even Santa needs to train in the off-season. From USA Today: Santas from all over the world lugged their overweight waistlines to this year’s 54th World Santa Claus Congress, throwing sacks of presents and firing canon balls in a new physical fitness contest. Not really sure I [...]

Lovely ‘Your Rainbow Panorama’ Art Installation Opens in Denmark

© Design Boom Denmark’s much-anticipated “Your Rainbow Panorama” art installation opened earlier this week: [T]he permanent elevated structure provides a 360º view of the city of århus, denmark. suspended between the city and the sky, the viewing platform insists on the sensory engagement of those who enter it. Additional photos and full story at Design [...]

Copenhagen’s Shiny New Bella Sky Hotel

Behold Copenhagen’s shiny (literally) new Bella Sky Hotel. Seriously stunning architecture and design.

Photo of the Moment: Birds in Winter, Copenhagen

Baby Polar Bear Playing with a Bucket [Video]

And now, for your Daily Dose of Unbelievable Awww … a baby polar bear playing with a bucket. It’s every bit as adorable as it sounds.

Augmented Reality Comes to Copenhagen Airport

How about breaking out your iPhone and using the camera to scan the area inside the airport to pick up some information about what your choice of eateries or takeout locations might be? Using such augmented reality technology, this option is available today for iPhone users at Copenhagen Airport. And, it’s reasonable to assume that [...]