Denmark has a wide range of cultural and recreational activities. These comprises everything from music, theatre, cinema, art, museums and exhibitions to lectures, voluntary education, sport and many different kinds of associations. The municipal authorities collaborate with associations regarding activities in the local community.
You can find out more by logging onto your municipal authority’s website. Some activities and events are free, while others cost a lot of money. Pensioners and students are eligible for discounts
in many places. You can find information on current cultural events around the country by logging onto www.kultunaut.dk
Start at the library
The library is a good place to start if you want to know more about Danish society or find out what is happening in the municipal authority in which you live.
Help is at hand
In Denmark, libraries are free. You can borrow books, music, DVDs and computer games from the library. You can also gain access to the Internet, read the day’s newspapers and get help to find specific information or materials. Among other things, you can find lots of useful pamphlets from organisations and public authorities. Many libraries have clubs for young people, arrange exhibitions, screen films and organise children’s theatre performances and invite guest speakers. Many also offer homework assistance, language stimulation activities and various integration events.
Books in several languages
At the library you can also get help to find books and journals in diff erent languages. If the library does not have the books and journals you are looking for, they can order them for you.
Credits: The Danish Immigration Service
