Denmark Archives - Off-The-Path

The best summer adventures in the mountains in Austria!

Even though I’m a sea person, I’m always happy in the mountains. Nowhere else can you experience so many adventures – whether it’s rafting, paragliding, canyoning, or alpine hiking for several hours. An especially fantastic place for me has been the mountains in Austria and the region around Zell am See-Kaprun. I’ll tell you everything you… Read more »

So close and yet so far away – How Danes aren’t German at all

You might think that Denmark and Germany are pretty much the same. I mean, we share a border, our languages are (almost) similar, Flensburg is (nearly) Denmark and a common neighbour love is given as well. I have been living in Denmark for almost 6 months now and I can tell you: Danes aren’t Germans… Read more »

And then you think: Why did I move to Aarhus again?

In September 2012 I moved to Aarhus, since I planned on doing my first Master year here. Cool, I thought. Denmark is supposed to be pretty nice. Now I am thinking: Cool, now I cannot feel my feet anymore and my hands start to become blue, because of the cold! I am not kidding winter… Read more »

Hygge or not hygge that’s the question!

When I first thought about moving to Denmark and spending the first semester of my Master studies, running from September to December, in Aarhus plus January and February 2013 I did not fully take the weather into consideration. And now? Here I am. Sitting in my room, heating running on max volume, surrounded by little… Read more »

Student Life in Aarhus -Living on a budget: Groceries shopping-

Student Life in Aarhus -Living on a budget: Groceries shopping- PART 2 I believe we all know that feeling of thinking about the pennies, especially when you are a student. Often the month ends with either a nice mix of anything your fridge is offering or simply toast, maybe with a bit of Ketchup. So,… Read more »

Student Life in Aarhus -Libraries, bikes, bars and budget-

Libraries I need to admit; thinking about the general image of libraries does lead you to a picture of an old building, the typical dusty smell of books, almost-broken shelves and very un-inviting chill-out areas. But, not in Denmark! This little country did teach me another lesson when it comes to libraries. Being a student… Read more »