1.The Danish lifestyle
Based on various international studies, Danes are some of the happiest and most satisfied people in the world. This apparent satisfaction with life is often credited to 'soft factors' – culture, leisure time and family life.
We are well educated and informed - but we also enjoy informality, which is often experienced in the laidback and open style of communication, even in an office environment.
International schools can be found all over Denmark, ensuring the continued, high-level education of your children. A number of schools offer International Business (IB) programmes.
Teaching is carried out in either English, French or German, whilst still teaching Danish as a mandatory subject.
2. Buzzing city life and beautiful countryside
Distances are short, which makes it possible to combine buzzing urban life with the serenity of the beautiful Danish countryside and seaside. And, your children can roam freely and safely whether walking city streets or skipping along woodland paths.
Green forests are plentiful and you will never be more than 50 kilometres from the sea. Nature is an inherent part of Danish living. With over 7000 kilometres of coastline, it is no wonder why beach holidays are a popular part of Danish culture.
Staying healthy is easy, in nature as well as the cities. In Denmark, pulsating city life goes hand in hand with sustainable thinking and living. So, get ready, because soon you will be joining in with the Danes, riding your bicycle to work and washing off the day with a swim in a people-packed harbour.
3.The Danish welfare society
Denmark’s level of taxation is a result of our work-life balance, democracy and high standards for education and healthcare. These are factors that ensure a well-functioning welfare society.
You will benefit from a number of common goods, as do all citizens and people working in Denmark. Everyone benefits from:
- free education and healthcare
- a well-maintained cycling and driving infrastructure
- an extensive and stable public transport system
- multiple free cultural activities
- superb recreational facilities including parks and public spaces which enhance the general quality of life.
4.The Danish work culture
Flat management structures, teamwork and work-life balance are characteristics of the Danish working environment, for example, all employees and managers may address each other by their first names. And, most decisions are discussed in forums where all employees have an equal say.
Furthermore, the Danes have the most productive and diligent workforces in Europe, according to the European Investment Bank’s Investment Report. This is very much linked to the Danish job mentality and work culture where employees experience a high degree of autonomy and empowerment at work, resulting in very responsible and conscientious employees, with a high level of job satisfaction.
5.Work-life balance
Work-life balance is a cornerstone of Danish business culture and life, thus making Denmark one of the world's most family-friendly places to live in.
The employee demand for flexible work hours is due to the fact that the majority of both men and women equally work.
Constitutionally, all workers are entitled to a yearly 5 weeks vacation.Therefore,promoting dedicated family time, as well as allocating more flexible opportunitiesto visit relatives abroad, for example.
