Comments on: Denmark v Norway: Two Scandinavian Countries Compared

By: Am

Am — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:20:08 +0000

You are so completely wrong about Denmark being better than Norway. I’m a Norwegian living in Denmark. Danes are DEFINITELY not more open than Norwegians, and they have a way more unhealthy way of living regarding to alcohol. I feel Danes are extremely patriotic and easily get offended if someone jokes on behalf of their country.

By: Soundcloud Downloader

Soundcloud Downloader — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 08:00:29 +0000

I absolutely loved reading this comparison between Denmark and Norway! As someone who has always been intrigued by the Scandinavian lifestyle, this article provided valuable insights into the similarities and differences between these two amazing countries. The detailed analysis of their history, culture, and even the subtle distinctions in their landscapes truly fascinated me. The author did a fantastic job at presenting both sides impartially, allowing readers like me to make informed decisions about which destination might suit our preferences better. Kudos to the author for the well-researched and engaging content! Looking forward to exploring more articles on 51�Թ��. Cheers! – Florence Fields

By: Jay

Jay — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 09:46:16 +0000

Personally though as a Dutch first of all many things of what you describe as being typisch Danish is also typical Dutch. Direct, not beating around the bush. The beertjhing, biking of course. Our countries being flat.
I would say Dutch do not use too many words also. Not all.
I know a few Danes and Dutch living here and in DK. They all say that the differences small but on the “hej” in the elevator….The Danish in my town said they found it a pleasant surprise that when they go out in the morning with their dog, people they do not know just say “goede morgen” to them. They said that even in small villages in DK people tend not to do that.
And that is the biggest difference I can come up with. After the language, which I have to say I can read (Danish) without any lessons (and Norwegian too but it seems almsot identical to Danish). Spoken i can figure out quite a bit of what Norwegians say on the tele, but Danish are really hard to understand. I realised that when they talk slowly, thing clear up a lot. But for sure Danish and Norwegian are closer of course.
Nevertheless Danish people (unlike Norwegians) become indistinguishable from Dutch in a few weeks or months, they really speak Dutch fluently and often without a single accent. Norwegians always keep on having that Norwegian rythm that means the go up at every end of a sentence.

From a Dutch point of view, also when we look at society, humour etcetc Danmark is easily the most similar to us. even if we would split up belgium and focus on Flanders they are really way different and to us more like the French.

By: Sebastian Damgaard

Sebastian Damgaard — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 18:11:19 +0000

Thanks for sharing, Michelle.
As you probably can guess by my last name I am partly Danish and have for several years strongly considered moving back (Did an exchange semester at DTU, Lyngby). It’s a matter of taste I guess, but I feel much more at home with the direct and more open culture as well as the relaxed attitudes. It’s just easy to continue living in the country one is born and raised, but considering that the life is actually a lifetime we should definately evaluate thoroughly where we want to live based on criteria that are actually important to us. At least those of us that have a choice. It’s about identity and being happy in a society that understands us.

By: B. Good

B. Good — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 10:34:15 +0000

Jeg elsker deg Norge. I’m an Englishman living in Germany with a German wife.
Before when still living in England I dated a Norwegian woman living in Oslo. I liked being there and actually miss it.
After her I dated a Danish woman living outside of Copenhagen. Different cultures with different attitudes. Norway to much pizza and tacos, Denmark too much beer and sex. 😳🤣