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2014-03-31T01:39:00.001+02:00

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2014-02-12T06:42:00.000+01:00

Cook & Talk September 2013: Team Slovenia

2013-09-10T10:14:00.003+02:00

’Boranja’

(Beef & Green Bean Stew)

300g Beef (stew meat) – use entire piece

500g Green beans

1 Bell pepper

1 Onion

1 Carton tomato passata

Salt

Pepper

Flour for thickening

Oil for pan

Chop the onions into small pieces.
Cut the meat into small chunks.
Wash peppers and cut into small pieces.
Fry the onion in oil in large pot, add peppers and cook, covered for few minutes.
Add meat and saute until golden.
Add green beans, tomato passata, salt, pepper and other spices.
Mix flour and warm water in a glass and use it to thicken the stew.
Cook for another few minutes until beans are soft and stew has started to thicken

Polenta

(cooked cornmeal)

Polenta (cornmeal)

Water

Salt

Creme Fraiche

Cheese

Cook polenta in a ratio of 1 cup polenta to 3 cups of water.

Boil the water, add some salt.

Slowly pour in corn meal and mix it constantly.

Cook for another 2 minutes.

At the end add creme fraiche and cheese.

’Prekmurska gibanica’

(Apple layer cake)

2 cups Flour + extra for dusting

1 teaspoons Baking powder

1 cup Sugar (divided)

1 teaspoons Vanilla Sugar

Oil – for pan

100g Walnuts or Poppy Seeds

4 Large apples, grated or chopped finely

50 grams Kvark (or creme fraiche)

2.5dL Milk

2.5dL Cream

3 Eggs

1 liter Ice Cream or creme fraiche to top

In big bowl mix flour and baking powder together with sugar and vanilla sugar.
Separate the mixture into three equal parts.
Put a few drops of oil in a baking tray, sprinkle the bottom of tray with first flour mixture.
Add 1/2 of the apples to the top, add 1/2 of kvark (or creme fraiche) Sprinkle with poppy seeds or walnuts.
Add the second part of flour mixture and continue with apples, kvark/creme fraiche, poppy seeds or walnuts.
At the end, sprinkle with the last flour mixture.
In another bowl mix together milk, sugar, cream and eggs.
Pour the egg mixture over cake; wait few minutes so it is all well absorbed.
Put mixture in a hot oven (180°) for about 45 minutes.
You can serve it hot or cold (add vanilla ice cream or creme fraiche) and enjoy!

Cook & Talk September 2013: Team Iran

2013-09-10T10:02:00.001+02:00

Adas Polo

(Lentils Rice)

2 Cups Rice

1 Cup Lentils

1/2 lb (226g) Ground Beef

1/2 Cup Raisins

1 Tsp Zafran (Saffron)

Salt, Black Pepper Powder, Ground Cinnamon

1 Small Onion

7 tbsp Vegetable Oil

1 Medium Potato

3 oz (85g) Dried Barberries (Zereshk)

PREPARATIONS:

Soak the rice with 1 Tsp salt for 1 hour in a pot.

Add 1 Tsp Zafran (saffron) to 1/4 cup boiling water.

Dice the onion

Slice the potato

5- 6 cups boiling water

DIRECTIONS:

Put the Lentils in a small pot, add salt and pour in boiling water until it covers the lentils (Approx. 2 cups of boiling water).
Cover the pot with the lid (leave the lid cracked open so the steam can scape) and simmer for 30 minutes at low heat.
Pour the soaked rice (including the water) into a pot and simmer the rice until it becomes tender.
Drain the rice in a colander.
In a small pot, dip fry the diced onions in vegetable oil until translucent.
Add the ground beef to the pot.
Add salt, black pepper powder and ground cinnamon, stir well and fry along until the beef is evenly brown.
Pour in the lentils in the rice pot and mix well so the lentils and rice are well blended. (Optional: you can keep 1/3 of the lentils back to mix with the beef mixture).
In a large pot, pour 2 Tbsp vegetable oil, lay the sliced potatoes across the pot and add the lentils and rice mixture to the pot. Add 2 tbsp oil (Mix 2 Tbsp Oil with 4 Tbsp boiling water) to the pot.
Cover the pot with a large napkin and put the lid on top.
Cook for 20 to 25 minutes.
Add 5 to 6 tbsp of the lentils rice to the beef mixture, then pour in the soaked saffron
Mix thoroughly, cover the pot with the lid and cook for 15 minutes.
Fry the dried barberries in 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
Add the beef/raisins mixture to the lentil rice pot, stir thoroughly until well mixed.
Add the fried barberries right before serving.

Salad

4 Cucumbers

12 Tomatoes

4 heads Iceberg Lettuce

400g Mushrooms

1 package Carrots, shredded

Lemon Juice – to taste

Thousand Island dressing – to taste

Olive Oil – to taste

Salt – to taste

Pepper – to taste

Chop all ingredients and toss together.

Cook & Talk September 2013: Team Colombia

2013-09-10T09:54:00.000+02:00

Arroz con Pollo

serves 12

500g (4 cups) jazmin Rice

4 chicken breasts

500g (3 cups) of frozen carrots and peas

250g (1½ cups) of frozen green beans

2 white onions

3 tomatoes, chopped

1 red pepper

celery leaves for flavour

1 chicken cube (bouillon)

200g butter or margarine

Garlic cloves

Salt and pepper

One plant of coriander – for garnish

1 bottle of oil

3 bottle of capers –for garnish

1 bottle ketchup (1 liter will be enough for 30 plates)

1 bottle of Worcestershire sauce

Sazon Goya (a type of seasoning)

Saffron

Directions

1. Cook rice with salt and chicken bouillon; then let it cool.

2. Place chicken breasts, 5 cups water, salt, one onion, 2 garlic cloves, and 1 celery leaf in a big pot. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to medium low. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Turn the heat off and let the chicken rest in the pot for about 15 minutes covered. Let it cool, shred and set aside.

3. Cook the diced carrots, green beans and peas as per package directions.

4. In a medium pot, heat the butter. Add the onions chopped red peppers, garlic and tomatoes. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce.

5. After everything is mixed, add the cooked vegetables.

6. In a big pot start combining the rice, with the chicken mix; a little at a time. Add some stock if mixture is too dry.

7. Top with cilantro and capers.

Salpicon

¼ Watermelon

2 Bananas

1 cup Pineapple

2 apples

Vartiety of fruits

1.5 Lemons

1 liter strawberry juice (saftvand)

1 liter Vanilla ice cream

3/4 bottle Whipped cream

Cut all the fruit into very small pieces. Add some strawberry juice (saftevand) and a little bit of lemon to cover the fruit.

Serve in glasses add a small portion of vanilla ice cream and whipped cream to top.

Cook & Talk September 2013 - Slovenia, Iran, & Colombia

2013-09-09T16:49:00.001+02:00

On Saturday, September 7th, 2013 Holstebro International held its 3rd Cook & Talk at Sønderlandsskolen.

The doors opened at 17:00, and after a brief introduction by Hans, our guests proceeded downstairs to the school's kitchen, where Laina was briefing our 3 volunteer cooks.

We had another incredible turnout for this event, with 50 guests, including children!

This time around, we tried something different; 4 cooking stations, instead of the usual 3. We added a 'Kids' Cooking Station', where the kids made their own pizzas. It was such a big hit that we will continue to have this 4th station at all of our Cook & Talk events.

A special thanks to Yuka for volunteering to help out at the Kids' Station, and to Sheryl for stepping in to lend a helping hand.

Over at the Slovenian station Lea and her group worked quickly to prepare quick, simple dishes, that were utterly delicious.

Next, at the Iranian station, Ashkan and his team worked tirelessly to prepare his dishes, but unfortunately ran out of time with the roasted potatoes. Because his dessert took a long time to set, he prepared it the morning of the event, and had to quickly run home while everyone was eating to retrieve it.

The Colombian station led by Nancy and her friend Doris made a palate pleasing rice dish, that is similar to Spanish rice, and followed up with a refreshingly fruity dessert, which was perfect for the warm weather we were having.

After dishes were presented, we headed back upstairs to the dining area, where the eating began and the mingling continued. This was the first Cook & Talk where alcohol was served, and everyone enjoyed the 'hyggelige' atmosphere.

After a long, but wonderful evening, it was time to clean up, pack up, and head home.

We are anxiously awaiting the next Cook & Talk, on November 9th, and hope to see you there! Also, there have been rumors that we will have Japanese, Russian, and Danish cuisine, but nothing is confirmed yet.

P.S. Our Marketing and Media board member, Sheryl, took these pictures, and created that short video for us. We hope you enjoyed them!

How To: Exchanging Your Foreign Driver's License (by Demelza Endenburg)

2013-08-20T09:19:00.000+02:00

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The first thing to consider when applying for a Danish driver’s licence is your country of origin or, more importantly, the country where you got the driver’s licence from, that you would like to exchange.

As you probably know, Denmark is part of the EU, which means that citizens from other EU countries are generally treated with a bit more leniency than citizens from non-EU countries. Therefore, if your driver’s licence comes from an EU country, the rules are different. Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein are countries with the same status as EU countries.

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Driver’s licence from an EU-country, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein

First of all: You’re allowed to drive a car with a licence from any of these countries if you’re living in Denmark. In other words, you’re not obligated to exchange it for a Danish one if you want to drive here.

If you want to exchange it anyway, you can simply go to city hall and ask to get it exchanged. Be aware though, that it might be possible that you need to have your driver’s licence translated. It’s best to ask about this at city hall first, before having it translated. It can save you some translation costs. There’s no need to have it translated if your driver’s licence is in English. In case they tell you that you need to have it translated, you’ll need to have it done by an official translated who has been authorized to do so by the police.

You’ll need to bring a passport photo, your sundhedskort, passport or ID card and your proof of registration (‘Bevis for registrering’: that’s the two letters you got from ‘Statsforvaltningen’, when you first registered after moving to Denmark). You don’t need to bring a proof of registration if you are a citizen from a Nordic country.

As a EU citizen, you might be asked to sign a piece of paper that will allow the municipality to get some of the money that it cost them to exchange your driver’s licence back from the embassy.

Driver’s licence from Australian Capital Territory, Brazil, Japan, Taiwan, South-Korea, Russia, Switzerland or Ukraine

Most important to note: You need to exchange a driver’s licence from any of these countries within 90 days after moving to Denmark.

Just like the EU driver’s licences, you’ll have to go to city hall with a valid passport photo, sundhedskort, passport and your residency permit. Unless your driver’s licence is in English, you’ll probably have to get it translated by an official translator, who has been authorized to do so by the police.

Unlike EU-citizens, you will also have to get a medical certificate (‘lægeattest’) provided by your doctor. You do not, however, need to take a driving test.

Driver’s licence from a country not mentioned above

Most important to note: You need to exchange a driver’s licence from any of these countries within 90 days after moving to Denmark.

You will have to take a driving test and get a medical certificate (‘lægeattest’) from your doctor. Unless your driver’s licence is in English, you will most likely need to get it translated by an official translator, who has been authorized to do so by the police.

You’ll have to go to city hall with a valid passport photo, sundhedskort, passport and your residency permit.

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Other things to consider

You’re allowed to drive a car with a non-EU driver’s licence during the first 90 days of your residency if the licence is in the Latin alphabet or if it’s accompanied by a valid translation into English, French or Danish.

When is a passport photo valid to be used on a Danish driver’s licence? The requirements can be found at the police website. We advise you to have the passport photo made here in Denmark at a photo specialist shop, because the requirements can be quite different from those in your home country. That can be quite pricey, but at least you can be certain that it’s done correctly. Photo Care Holstebro makes good quality passport photos in Holstebro.

You will be given a temporary Danish driver’s licence that can be used in Norway and Sweden as well, which will normally be valid for a period of three weeks. It doesn’t look very impressive, it’s just a small white piece of paper with all your information written on it, but it’s an official document nonetheless. Your new, real Danish driver’s licence will be sent to your home address within three weeks.

You obviously need to pay for a driver’s licence, currently (July 2013), it costs 280 DKK. To be certain about the price, check with Holstebro Kommune

What to do if…

I currently don’t have a valid passport?

In this case, you will need to bring an original birth certificate, name certificate or baptism certificate, with an official translation if required. It’s best to ask at city hall if you’re not certain what to do in this case.

People tell me that I need to go to the police station to get my driver’s licence exchanged?

Don’t worry, they’re simply wrong. Until the 31^st of December 2006, Danes indeed had to go to the police station to get a new driver’s licence, but that has been changed. Since the 1^st of January 2007 everyone in Denmark must go to city hall to get a driver’s licence.

They tell me that I can’t keep my foreign driver’s licence?

This is normal. By law, you’re not allowed to have two driver’s licences simultaneously. City hall will take your foreign driver’s licence and send it to the police (‘Rigspolitiet’); they will lock it in a safe. In case you will need this foreign licence again in the future, you can request it back, but they will then take your Danish licence and lock that one away instead.

I didn’t receive my new Danish driver’s licence within three weeks?

In this case, you should immediately contact city hall. They will tell you what will be done about it.

Where to find more information

Be certain to always check the sites mentioned below, before going to city hall or making the decision to have something translated. Our information is not only based on personal experiences, but mostly on information provided on these sites, and as you probably known, rules, prices etc. change all the time.

http://www.holstebro.dk/Fra-udenlandsk-til-dansk-1223.aspx

https://www.politi.dk/da/borgerservice/korekort/udenlandsk_koerekort/

When in doubt, always contact city hall.

How To: Using The Post Office In Denmark (by Demelza Endenburg)

2013-08-14T10:28:00.000+02:00

You might think the title of this article a bit odd, and normally we would certainly agree with you. But how many traditional post offices buildings have you seen in Denmark lately? Our point exactly!

It has been common for some years in parts of Europe, to close the traditional post office building and move a smaller office into, for instance, a supermarket or stationer’s shop. And Post Danmark, responsible for your mail, packages, stamps etc. here in Denmark, felt inspired by this. They have recently announced that all traditional post offices will be closed down in the future. Even the big and fancy one in the middle of Copenhagen! In Denmark, these post offices are now called ‘postbutikker’.

Post office in Holstebro

As you might have noticed, they already changed from a post office to a ‘postbutik’ in Holstebro years ago. Nowadays, you have to go to the supermarket called Kvickly on Brogårdsvej 6, to pick up your packages. At least, most of the time, sometimes you’re required to pick your package up at something called ‘Døgnposten’ or ‘Pakkeboksen’, but we’ll get to that later.

The good thing about the post offices moving into shops is the fact that they now, sometimes, have more flexible opening hours. This is however (not yet) the case in Holstebro. Currently, the post office is not open on Sundays, but that might change in the future. For more information about the opening hours: http://www.kvickly.dk/Butikker+og+aabningstider/5500

Picking up a package at a ‘postbutik’

What to do, if you come home and there’s a piece of paper in your mail box that says that you have to pick up a package or letter at the post office or ‘postbutik’? First of all, you obviously need to bring that piece of paper with you. Secondly, you need to prove that you’re the person the package has been addressed to. In other words, you’ll need some form of ID. In most cases your sundhedskort will suffice. In some cases, though, you will have to bring an ID with a picture on it; both a driver’s licence and a passport are allowed. It will say which form of ID you need to bring, on the piece of paper.

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Authorizing someone else to pick up your package

This is also possible. You can authorize a specific person to do that for you. All you need to do is fill-in the back of the piece of paper that you got in your mail box. You need to state the name of the person picking it up and then sign it with your signature. The person you have authorized must then bring a valid ID of him or herself to the post office to pick up the package.

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Picking up a package in ‘Døgnposten’ or ‘Pakkeboksen’

It’s starting to become more and more common, when ordering something on a webshop, that you then have to pick up your package in something called ‘Døgnposten’ or ‘Pakkeboksen’. In most cases you will have agreed to this beforehand, and made a user account at Post Danmark’s website, but that’s not always the case. If you do not wish to pick up your package here, but would prefer the normal ‘postbutik’, then you can call customer service at 70 11 22 12.

This system is not difficult to use, however, and the big advantage is that you can pick up your package 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will be informed through e-mail or sms that a package is waiting for you, which means that there won’t be a traditional piece of paper in your mail box when you come home. This e-mail or sms will also contain a code, which you will have to use to open up the particular locker that contains your package. Remember to bring your sundhedskort as well; you will need to insert it into the machine as a form of identification.

Visit Post Danmark’s Self Service to find out where the particular ‘Døgnpost’ or ‘pakkepost’ is located. If you’re living in Holstebro, you will most likely have to pick it up at number 666, which is to the left of the train station in Holstebro.

More information

For more information regarding, for instance what it costs to send a letter abroad, you can check out Post Danmark’s website in English.

Review: Strandingsmuseum St.George (by Demelza Endenburg)

2013-08-05T10:04:00.000+02:00

Strandingsmuseum St. George is a museum in Thorsminde dedicated to the stranding of the English vessels HMS St. George and HMS Defence off the cost of Jutland in 1811, killing nearly 1400. Items from the ships and their crews are on display, though not the ships themselves. The main focus is on the St. George, of which most artifacts on display at the museum are salvaged from.

I went there not only to check the museum itself, but also to see how suited it is for foreigners who do not understand Danish.

Right after you cross the souvenir shop and into the actual museum, you will see a small video room on your right-hand side. In there you can watch a video on the story of the St. George in Danish, German and English. The video is on-going, so you might have to wait a bit for setting it in your preferred language.

To the left you can see the first room of the museum showing some of the biggest items salvaged from the wrecks, like the cannons seen in the picture. Not only the big and impressive things are on display, though. Attention is given to every aspect of life on-board of the vessels, from the sea biscuits eaten by the common sailor to the Captain’s private wine cellar, and from the surgeon’s medical instruments to the rifles used by the marines.

Main focus of the museum is on the St. George, but there is also a room partially dedicated to the famous Battle of Jutland. This was the biggest naval battle ever fought. It took place during the World War I and, as you probably already guessed, it was fought off the coast of Jutland.

Original German naval uniform from World War I

The showcases all through the museum obviously have descriptions in Danish of the items displayed, but you can get a little folder with the texts in German or English from the souvenir shop/cash register. There is a special kids’corner, where children can try out things that are connected to naval life, like making knots. This corner has descriptions in English and German as well. Some of the bigger descriptions relating to a series of showcases are available in English.

Of course I had a look at some other practical things, too. The museum is easily accessible for disabled people. The toilet in the museum itself is a combined toilet for men and women, with what some people might not be happy about; however, it was clean. There is a second toilet in the souvenir shop; I forgot to check if that’s a combined one as well. At the time of my visit, there was only one employee visible in the entire museum, the woman at the cash register. It’s therefore hard to tell how good the language skills of the museum’s staff are.

The entry fee during the period of my visit now in July 2013 was 55 DKK for an adult, 45 DKK for the elderly and free admittance for children up to the age of 17. In my opinion, these were very reasonable prices by Danish standards.

All in all, I think this museum is worth visiting, not only for those interested in history in general or naval history in particular, but for everyone, including children, who want to broaden their horizons.

For more information, check the museums’ website http://www.strandingsmuseum.dk/. The site can also be viewed in English and German.

Review: Spøttrup Borg and Medieval Market (by Demelza Endenburg)

2013-08-05T09:49:00.003+02:00

Spøttrup Borg is Denmark’s best preserved medieval castle. It’s situated in Salling in the Skive Kommune. Certain architectural signs show the castle was finished somewhere in the 1520’s, but there is no documented proof of when it was actually built. Around the castle is a big park, where one week during the summer period a medieval market is held, the so-called Bishop’s Market. It’s called the Bishop’s Market, because the castle was owned by the Bishop of Viborg for a period of time. He was presumably also responsible for the construction of the castle.

Normally, you would most likely walk directly through the park and head straight for the castle, but during my visit, on the 23^rd of July 2013, the annual Bishop’s Market was taking place, meaning it actually took me a couple of hours to reach the castle! This was because the market not only has stalls were you can buy an array of medieval inspired products that you would want to have a look at, from recipes for a medieval onion soup to actual swords, but also because of the demonstrations and entertainment you might encounter along the route.

Many forms of medieval-style entertainment are provided at the market. Obviously, there is a knights’ tournament, with jousting and a melee, but also jugglers and acrobats and a group of fire-jugglers. In other words, there’s entertainment for both young and old.

When you continue towards the castle, you will first encounter a beautiful rose garden. You’re allowed to bring your own food and drink here, so if the weather is good, you’ll be able to have a lovely picnic. In case the weather is not so great, there’s always a risk of that here in Denmark, you can eat or have a cup of coffee at the restaurant on the other (left) side of the path. For obvious reasons, you’re not allowed to bring your own food here.

Walking further down the path, you’ll come to Spøttrup Lake; the lake was probably one of the reasons why the castle was built here in the first place. Cannons, a new invention in the period the castle was built, couldn’t be aimed directly at the gate because the lake was in their way. A gate is always a castle’s weakest point, and at Spøttrup Borg the only point of entrance, due to the castle’s double moat system with ramparts in between. Luckily for us, the lake also provides an opportunity for taking some great photos.

After you’ve entered the courtyard, you’ll have several different doors to choose from to enter the castle. There doesn’t seem to be a standard route to follow, but once inside you’ll most likely just walk from one room to the next, eventually making your way through the entire castle. It is a good idea though, to keep track on which floor you’re on, to make certain that you get to see everything, as the stairs can give a bit of a labyrinth feel to the building.

Most rooms and halls are almost empty, like the ball room shown in the picture. It gives an idea of the size of the rooms, but it does make the rooms look a bit bare. Of course, not all rooms were fancily decorated back then. Only the rooms used by the Bishop and his guests would have had comfortable furniture and decorations. The guards and other staff didn’t need anything fancy.

The big exception, being the rooms renovated in Baroque style by the Rosenkrantz family in the 18^th century. Finely decorated wardrobes, like shown in the picture, and an indoor toilet were part of everyday luxuries in life for a noble family in this century. For instance, the amount of detail visible in the postern of the bed in the next picture is exquisite. Because nothing is fenced off, you can get really close to study the details. The only exceptions are the chairs; a piece of rope has been placed between the arm rests, to prevent people sitting on them.

As you probably already noticed, there’s focus on both the luxurious lifestyle of the upper-class, but also commoners. For instance, the storage rooms for food in the basements were also used as a prison in the days of the Bishop. There’s also focus on the room were the guards used to spend their time when off-duty.

Now, for the more practical things. There is a bathroom in case you need to go, but it’s not in the castle itself (you’re obviously not allowed to use the 18^th century toilet!), it’s in the park to the left of the path when you walk towards the castle. There are also toilets inside the restaurant. Keep in mind, that there can be some queuing during the market period. In that case they may sometimes also allow use of the toilets at the sport’s canteen next to the parking lot.

Normally the entrance price for the castle is 75 DKK for an adult, while children up to 17 are free of charge. During the Market period, however, the price was 100 DKK for an adult and free for children. These prices were valid for the summer of 2013, but be certain to check the castle’s website http://www.spottrupborg.dk/ before going. In my opinion, this price is more than reasonable, especially during the market period, because it allows entertainment for the entire family from 10 o’clock when it opens (check the website for changes of the opening hours) until closing time at 6.

It takes approximately 55 minutes to drive to the castle from Holstebro (remember to always keep to the speed limits!). I would advise using a GPS to drive there, unless you’ve got an experienced navigator with a map on his/her lap sitting beside you. You have to drive there on country roads and there isn’t a sign for the castle until you’re only about a kilometre away from it. Parking is close to the entrance, so you shouldn’t have to worry about having to walk too far.

You’re allowed to bring your dog to the park, but keep in mind that cannons will be used during the ‘Storming of the Castle’ at the market. Something not all dogs will enjoy. This is at a field a bit away from the actual market, so it shouldn’t be difficult avoiding this area, just check in advance at what time the ‘storming’ takes place. Some of the stalls at the market had drinking bowls for dogs as well, making it quite a dog-friendly place.

Lastly and perhaps most important for those of us who do not understand Danish: the languages used. If you’re only going there to visit the castle, then there is no language issue. All the texts throughout the rooms and halls in the castle are in Danish, English and German. At the market however, things are a bit different. The entertainment is completely in Danish, like for instance the presenter at the jousting, but luckily many things don’t need translating. It doesn’t matter for a child if the juggler is only speaking Danish it just wants to see him juggle! Proof of this, was the number of tourists present, there were Germans and Swedes amongst the crowd and they all seemed to have a great time, despite understanding little of what was being said. Languages shouldn’t be a problem at the market stalls either, the people selling there are just as likely to speak English or German as in any other shop you might enter in Denmark.

All in all, I would definitely recommend visiting this castle. The things displayed might not always be the most interesting for small children, but the entire family (including the dog) will have a great time if you chose to visit during the annual market!

Photos owned by Demelza Endenburg

Cook & Talk Price Adjustments

2013-06-13T10:08:00.003+02:00

We are making a couple of changes to Holstebro International's Cook & Talk events.

All volunteer cooks eat for free, max. 1 per station.
Beginning in September, prices will be raised in order to allow us to expand the budget for each station and to let the organization start saving up some funds. The discount for members will be increased, as we would like to encourage you to sign up as full members.
We ask that you pay online ahead of time. This will help to reduce the hassle at the door when people show up, and will allow us to pay for all expenses with HI funds instead of needing board members to pay out of pocket until the money comes in. This also helps us control the budget more closely, as we will have a better idea of how many people will be showing up.
When paying online, make sure to include your name on the bank transfer and e-mail us at info@holstebrointernational.dk with a list of all names your payment covers (and state if any are children).

New prices will be as follows:

Advanced Purchase:
60kr. for members
80kr. for non-members

At the Door:

100kr. for everyone

As always, children under 13 eat for 1/2 price. Small children who won't be eating at the event are free, so make sure to let us know.

*If you sign up (or pay) after we have closed the sign ups, you will not receive the discounts.

*If you have payed in advance and back out after we have closed the sign-ups, we will not be able to offer a refund. However, you are free to give or sell your ticket to someone else. We just ask that you inform us who will be in your place.

*If you are unable to pay online, please email us and we will be glad to work with you.

Our account is located at Sparekassen Thy in Holstebro. The account number is 9106 0002408201.
Depending on your bank and their netbanking system, 9106 in the account number is the registration number for Sparekassen Thy.

If you are interested in becoming a member of Holstebro International, please see the Membership FAQs.

We will also have member registration forms available at all our events.

Are you looking for Danish news in English?

2013-06-09T12:18:00.000+02:00

If you're new to Denmark, or perhaps want to practice your English skills there are several digital newspapers in Denmark that are either completely in English or occasionally have articles or videos about Denmark in English. It might be worth noticing that, just like in every other country around the world, these media can be affiliated with a certain political wing. If a certain newspaper or other medium reports in languages other than English and Danish, we will of course mention that as well.

The best known English newspaper in Denmark is without a doubt the Copenhagen Post. The paper has both a printed weekly version and a constantly up-dated online version, both are entirely in English. As the name suggests, it focuses a lot on Copenhagen but it reports on other parts of Denmark as well if there is something of national or even international interest.

Jyllands Posten is perhaps the Danish newspaper that is best known world-wide. Less well known is that its online newspaper also has an English news section. It’s updated regularly but not necessarily on a daily basis. The online version has a lot of articles that can only be viewed when you have a subscription; luckily all English articles are still free to view. Jyllands Posten is generally associated with more right-wing politics.

Politiken is another well-known Danish newspaper with English news on its website. Like Jyllands Posten, it updates its English articles regularly but not necessarily on a daily basis. It’s considered to be more left wing in its political views.

The National Danish Broadcaster DR has daily news updates on its website in several languages. Besides news in English, they also have articles in Arabic, Somali and Turkish.

The Danish Pioneer is the USA’s oldest Danish Community Newspaper. They provide news about Denmark in English. They don’t provide daily updates however, but instead write about highlights that are internationally appealing. This means that there might be a long time between one article and the next.

Denmark.dk Offers news articles, among other things. It’s not a news site in itself though. On the other hand, it has a lot of facts that might be interesting to read if you want to know more about the country, both as a tourist but also as a foreigner living in Denmark.

Lastly, Struer Kommunes website has a lot of information in English. Most of it is written especially for those living in that municipality, but some of it can also be used by people living in other parts of Denmark.

Volunteering

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Do you love to cook?

Do you enjoy sharing your culture with others?

Why not combine the two?

We are looking for volunteer cooks for our many Cook & Talk events year-round and we would love to have you join us.

Here are the guidelines:

Deadlines & Formalities -

· For each event we will start looking for volunteers at least 2 months in advance, and we need to have all 3 no later than 1 month in advance so we can put the countries on our flyers.

· All volunteer chefs must have attended at least 1 previous Cook & Talk, in order to be familiar with what to expect.

· Final recipes must be sent to info@holstebrointernational.com at least 2 weeks before the event.

· Each recipe submitted must include all ingredients and amounts (in metric), any cooking methods, and the number of servings or portions.

· Volunteer chefs are asked to arrive no later than 16:30 to set-up your cooking stations and familiarize yourselves with the converted recipes.

· Volunteer chefs are asked to be familiar with their recipes; do not submit dishes you have never cooked/eaten before, as this leads to confusion and results in poor execution and time management.

· The board will meet with each volunteer chef about a week prior to the event to do a test-run of the recipes.

Dishes -

· Each station will prepare one main course (this includes sides as needed) and one dessert. You are free to choose any recipes from your country, within budget limits and time constraints.

· The allotted budget is sufficient for most dishes, but we ask that you try to minimize or refrain from using expensive ingredients.

· In order to adhere to the budget, Holstebro International will purchase the ingredients needed and deliver them to the school kitchen.

· If your dishes have any ingredients that are difficult to find in Holstebro, we ask that you revise your recipe or provide the ingredients needed.

· If your recipes require any special kitchen tools/appliances, please provide them. If you are unsure of what is available, please ask and we will be happy to let you know.

· Keep in mind that we have children and vegetarians eating with us, please be prepared to make a few special portions for them. We will also inform you of any food allergies you need to be aware of.

Cooking -

· As a volunteer chef, you will be in charge of instructing your team on how to prepare your dishes. Please prepare brief cooking instructions for each of your dishes; we will print several copies for you and your team.

· Cooking starts at 17:30 and dinner will be served at 19:30, please make sure that all of your dishes can be prepared in that amount of time. You should expect to have 4 to 8 helpers at any given time.

All volunteers will receive free admission to the event they are volunteering for.

(Limit 1 free admission per cooking station, per event.)

To sign up, email us at info@holstebrointernational.dk

or contact one of our board members.

Cook & Talk May 2013

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Holstebro International held it's 2nd Cook & Talk on Saturday, May 25th 2013 at Sønderlandsskolen. The event started at 5:15PM and lasted until around 10:00PM.

We had an amazing turnout for this event with 49 adults and children attending, including our youngest atendee, Paul.

This time around, we cooked dishes from Greece, Brazil, and Mexico and not a single person went home hungry.

Team Greece led by Edward, worked diligently to prepare a Greek meatball soup with lemon sauce, Spanakopitas, and Greek Christmas cookies. Although the team struggled to finish all the dishes, they were well worth the wait! Edward's cookies were a HUGE success. When the evening was over, it seemed that everyone scrambled to get the last of the cookies to take home.

The Brazilian team headed up by Geisa prepared a somewhat simple main dish called Camarão na Moranga or Shrimp in the Pumpkin, a light and filling Brazilian soup. For dessert they made Cocada, a sweet coconut confection.

Rossany was in charge of Team Mexico. They whipped up several pans of Chicken Enchiladas, a few salads, and finished it off with Frutas al Horno, or baked fruit with chopped almonds, fresh lime juice, and cinnamon.

After all the dishes had been prepared, we moved upstairs to the dining area where each team leader presented their dishes before serving.

After the dishes had been presented, it was time for everyone to eat, talk, and eat some more. Following dinner, we had special guest, Ole Sonnichsen from VUC Holstebro to give us all an introduction into Danish politics and democracy here in Denmark. He spoke specifically about the history and structure of the Danish government, both locally and nationally. He also encouraged those of us who could, to vote at the local elections coming up in November.

Following Ole's presentation, we ate dessert, and worked together to clean up before heading home for the night. Thanks to everyone who helped out, our 2nd Cook & Talk was a big success. The food was amazing, and we are eagerly awaiting the next one on Saturday September 7th.

Lea, who has mentioned volunteering to lead a Slovenian team, surprised us with her own strudel-like dessert. It too was a big hit, and we hope she will be making it for us in September!

Cook & Talk May 2013: Team Mexico

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Enchiladas de Pollo

(Chicken Enchiladas)

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Ingredients for 4 persons

4 chicken breasts

3 onions

2 cans diced tomatoes

1 can tomato puree

4 garlic cloves

Oil

Salt

Pepper

2 chicken bouillon

½ bottle of lemon juice

1 bag mozzarella, shredded

1 package wholegrain tortillas

Cilantro for garnish

Creme fraiche to top

Boil the chicken in water, adding the bouillon for approx. 35 min.

Add Salt and pepper as needed. When the chicken is well boiled, cut it in small parts.

Fry the onions together with garlic until is brown. Add the cans of tomato, concentrated tomato and 1 piece of bouillon, and salt and pepper.

Cut the tortilla in half and fill it with the chicken and tomato sauce.

Cover the top with rings of onion, salt, pepper and mozzarella.

Place in a preheated oven at 180C for approx. 15 minutes or until the cheese is brown.

Remove from the oven.

Garnish with crème fraiche and coriander.

Vegetarian Option:

Replace chicken with mashed beans.

Frutas al horno

(Baked Fruit)

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Ingredients for 4 portions

Various fruits (bananas, apples, pears, oranges, etc…)

100g sugar

100g almonds

2 limes

Salt as needed

Ground cinnamon and butter as needed

Cut the fruit in small pieces. Add the remaining ingredients.

Place in a preheated oven at 180C for approx. 20 min.

Cook & Talk May 2013: Team Greece

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Giouvarlakia with Avgolemono Sauce

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(Greek Meatball Soup with Lemon Sauce)

Ingredients for 20- 25 meatballs

500 grams ground beef, min 10% fat

1 onion

1 handful parsley

3 eggs

½ cup long grain rice (separated into 1/4)

Salt and pepper

¼ cup olive oil

1 lemon, juiced

1 tsp. cornstarch

Mix meat, onion, parsley, 1 egg, 1/4 cup rice, salt and pepper, and mix well with your hands. Roll into walnut-sized balls (about 20-24 pieces) and rest in fridge for at least half an hour. In large soup pot, add oil and heat to medium high. Gently add meatballs and cook lightly on all sides until holding together well. Add hot water and bouillon or stock enough to just cover the meatballs, and add the remaining 1/4 cup of rice to the soup as well. Simmer for 20-30 minutes or cooked though based on size of meatballs. Turn off heat and prepare the Avgolemono sauce, or if you prefer the soup alone mix 1 tsp. cornstarch to 1-2 ladles of soup and add back to soup to thicken broth.

Avgolemono sauce

In a medium bowl, whisk the remaining 2 eggs and add the lemon juice and cornstarch slowly until fully incorporated. The mixture should be light and somewhat foamy. Slowly, while continuously whisking, stream in 2 ladles of stock from the soup. You want to make sure the soup isn't too hot that it breaks or cooks the eggs, so add stock slowly and whisk vigorously. Once you have tempered the sauce, add slowly to the soup and stir well to incorporate.

Spanakopita

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Ingredients for 10 portions

115g plus 15g unsalted butter

454g baby spinach

227g Greek feta, crumbled (not Danish feta)

½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

10 (17- by 12-inch) phyllo sheets, thawed if frozen

Melt 1 tablespoon butter and cook spinach over a medium heat, stirring, until wilted and tender, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and cool, about 10 minutes. Squeeze handfuls of spinach to remove as much liquid as possible, then coarsely chop. Transfer to a bowl and stir in feta, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

Preheat oven to 180C.

Melt remaining 1 stick butter in a small saucepan, then cool.

Cover phyllo stack with 2 overlapping sheets of plastic wrap and then a dampened kitchen towel, best to keep the phyllo in the fridge until you need it

Take 1 phyllo sheet from stack and arrange on a work surface with a long side nearest you (keeping remaining sheets covered) and brush with some butter. Top with another phyllo sheet and brush with more butter. Cut buttered phyllo stack crosswise into 6 (roughly 12- by 2 3/4-inch) strips.

Put a heaping teaspoon of filling near 1 corner of a strip on end nearest you, then fold corner of phyllo over to enclose filling and form a triangle. Continue folding strip (like a flag), maintaining triangle shape. Put triangle, seam side down, on a large baking sheet and brush top with butter. Make more triangles in same manner, using all of phyllo.

Bake triangles in middle of oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool slightly.

Kourambiedes
(Greek Christmas Cookies)

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Ingredients for about 60 cookies

600g butter

400g blanched almonds, chopped coarsely and roasted

½ teaspoon baking powder

200g icing sugar, plus extra for rolling cookies

50g brandy

1200g plain flour

Firstly, chop the almonds coarsely, you can do this in a processor but make sure they are not reduced to crumbs, we want them to be small pieces that you will taste and crunch in the almond cookie recipe.

Next dry roast the almonds in a frying pan. Taking great care to stir them until they just start to take colour, then remove them from the heat and place on a plate until needed. Be very careful as they can burn extremely quickly and then are of no use as they will give the sugar cookie a burnt flavour.

Beat the butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until soft and fluffy. The more you beat it the lighter the Kourabiethes will become. Sieve the flour and baking powder into the butter mixture.

Add the brandy and almonds and again stir it through the mixture carefully until it is all combined.
Take a small handful of the dough in your hand and roll it into a ball.

Next, taking one sugar cookie at a time, roll it all around in the sugar until it is completely covered.
Repeat with each cookie.

Fold the flour gently into the mixture using a metal spoon, until only just combined.

At this stage you may need to knead it a little with your hands to make a dough that sticks together.

Place it on a greased baking tray and then flatten the ball slightly.

Place baking tray in a preheated oven of 180C for 15 - 30 minutes, you need to check them to see when they are just taking a colour, then they are ready, be careful not to overcook them as they will become hard.

Remove from the tray and let the Kourabiethes cool down completely.

Take a plate and pour a good thick quantity of icing sugar over the plate. Roll each cookie, individually in the icing sugar, until you get a nice thick coating. Place cookie on a tray for serving and repeat, until all cookies are coated.

Cook & Talk May 2013: Team Brazil

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Camarão na Moranga

(Shrimp in the pumpkin)

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Ingredients (for 6 portions):

1 kg medium shrimp (cooked)

4 tsp olive oil

2 cloves of garlic

1 onion

5 red tomatoes (chopped and without the seeds)

Salt and pepper to taste

1 can of crème fraiche

300 g of cream cheese or quark

1 big pumpkin

Spring onion and parsley to taste

Tin foil

Preparation: Open the pumpkin, making a lid, and remove the seeds. Wash it and roll it in tin foil. Put it in the oven for 45 min. Reserve.

In a pan heat the oil, fry the onion and garlic and join the shrimps, let it fry for 5 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes, salt and pepper. Turn the heat off. Add the crème fraiche and the herbs, and mix it well. At last add the cream cheese or quark, or if you want you can spread the cream cheese or quark directly inside the pumpkin, and then put the shrimp mixture inside of it.

Serve with plain rice or potatoes.

If you are looking for a vegetarian option, omit the shrimp and substitute oyster or portobello mushrooms.

Cocada

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(Coconut bars/balls)

Ingredients (for 15-20 portions):

200 g coconut flour

200 g sugar

200 ml water

Preparation: Mix water and sugar in a pan and heat it. When it starts to become like a caramel, turn the heat off. Mix the coconut flour and pour it into a tray. Wait for it to cool off and cut it into squares, then serve it.

NO MORE FREEBIES FOR CONSULTING YOUR DOCTOR

2013-05-23T23:35:00.000+02:00

by Chanda Kristensen

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Do the letters PLO ring a bell?

I heard you say, “Yes! Palestine Liberation Organisation.”

Well, in Denmark, PLO is an acronym for Praktiserende Lægers Organisation - General Practitioners’ Organisation –, which according to their homepage is in charge of Danish General Practitioners’ “academic and economic interests”.

The PLO (of Denmark) is not happy with the government's suggested bill, which they believe will jeopardise and limit the rights and opportunities for GPs to best organise their work. The organisation will soon be collecting license numbers from all willing GPs and deliver them to the government once and for all.

According to the Jyllands-Posten newspaper, more than 90 percent of the GPs in the whole country have stated they are ready to deliver their licence numbers and interrupt the agreement they have with the state. This implies that if the suggested bill is approved in parliament, Danes will have to pay for GP consultations as from September 1.

GPs throughout the country have had meetings to discuss the issue and many of them are willing to operate independently without the influence of the government. The latest meeting took place in Aalborg, on Tuesday, May 21, where 96 percent of the 277 GPs that were present indicated they would break their contracts with the government.

The rest of Denmark follows the same pattern as follows:
• Mid-Jutland: 639 GPs were present and 95 percent voted for break up with the government.
• Southern Denmark: 577 were present and, 96 percent voted for break up
• Zealand: 386 were present and 96 percent voted for break up
• Copenhagen: 790 were present and 91 percent voted for breakup

As you can see, the Danish PLO and the Palestinian PLO have totally different interests. The only thing they have in common is the acronym: PLO.

And remember: don't visit your GP with an empty wallet on September 1 - you never know what happens!
To recall way back the Girl Guide motto from my secondary school days, all I have to says is: Be Prepared!

Please note, while you would initially have to pay for going to the doctor, that money would be reimbursed from the regional authorities.

Donations Wanted

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Denmark: 6th Best Country to be a Mother

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According to the 14th Annual Mothers' Index issued by the NGO Save the Children (Red Barnet), Denmark ranks 6th best country to be a mother. Finland topped the list of countries, followed by Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Netherlands. Niger, Mali, Sierra Leone, Somalia and DR Congo, on the other hand, are the worst out of 176 countries.

The countries were ranked according to five indicators:

maternal health

children's well-being

educational

economic

political status

Based on the report, it is apparent that the Nordic countries are succeeding in providing the best conditions for mothers and their children. Meanwhile, the poorest and most conflict-infested nations at the bottom of the list show figures that are grim and heartbreaking.

Among the reasons why Denmark has been consistently on top of the list are the country's policies on gender equality, safe environment, the accessibility of essential obstetric care, effective contraceptive practices and an excellent maternity leave scheme - 52 weeks of maternity leave with benefits and up to 14 weeks after the baby is born; fathers are also entitled to a 2 week leave within the first 14 weeks that the baby is born. Denmark has it good; perhaps that is why the Danes were deemed the happiest people in the world.

As a woman looking into becoming a mother in the future, it is comforting to know that living in Denmark means I am guaranteed outstanding maternal benefits and the best possible care for me and my children. However, as a person coming from a country belonging to the lower half of the list, it's disturbing to think that while superior maternal conditions are accessible to some, there are still a lot of countries where even the most basic needs of children and mothers are not being met. This stark constant can be significantly reduced if life-saving measures such as: female education, family planning and skilled birth attendants can be made available to the countries where help is needed the most.

Read the report and learn how you can take action.
To learn more about maternal leave and benefits in Denmark, click here.

Friday Under 50

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Unless you're British, Japanese or Scandinavian, you'll most likely find Denmark as a very expensive country. In a comparison of price levels of various countries conducted by Eurostat, Denmark's consumer goods are among the most expensive in Europe, just below Norway and Switzerland. High prices stretch far across Denmark, from the big city of Copenhagen to the rural areas of the country. And of course, our little town is no exception.

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A pint of beer in one of our local bars costs around 50 kroner. The same pint sells for about half the price in Germany, less than a quarter in Brazil and an eighth in the Philippines. No matter how tempting, I strongly advise newcomers to refrain from converting currencies in your heads. Besides avoiding priced-induced vertigo, getting accustomed to the living expenses is a real step in settling comfortably in your new home country.

While high prices are the norm in Denmark, Holstebro offers something for every budget. Just when you think it's impossible to have fun in town when you're short on cash, here are some superb suggestions on how to enjoy the city on a 50 kroner budget.

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1. Gather five girlfriends and enjoy personalized make-up session, beauty tips and a goody bag to boot!
Where: The Body Shop, Norreport Center - 50kr per person

2. Challenge your friends to a few games of pool
Where: Pool Cafeen Cue - 50kr per hour

3. Go for a swim in the lap pool
Where: Holstebro Badeland - svømmehal - 43kr

4. Grab a cup of coffee and a slice of pie
Where: Center Bageren, Norreport - 35kr

5. Munch happily on a box of Chinese take away
Where: China House, Den Røde Plads 15 - 40kr

6. Take a trip to one of the many local thrift shops, and snag fab finds
Where: Kirkens Genbrug, Sønderlandsgade 15

7. Find a great book to read
Where: Basement of Holstebro Aktivitetcentret, books from 5kr - 25 kr

8. Buy a decent bottle of wine and pick a picnic spot at Holstebro Lystanlæg
Where: Rema 1000, wines from 29 kr

We even mapped all the locations for you! So, the next time you're sulking around the house waiting until your paycheck comes, remember these 8 ideas and you're sure to have a great time on a tight budget!

Cook & Talk May 2013

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Happy birthday, Gågade!

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Last Friday, April 19th, Holstebro celebrated the 50th anniversary of its oldest shopping street. A part of Østergade that runs from Store Torv down to Brostråede was declared a permanent pedestrian street in March 1963, making it the second oldest in Denmark, next to Strøget in Copenhagen. From its ideation, the humble street has since branched out into the present pedestrian network that we now know.

Currently, Holstebro and its shopping streets enjoy a reputation of being one of the most charming and culturally vibrant in the country. Among its many recognition is the title of Most Beautiful Commercial Town the last 4 times; in 2006, 2008, 2010 and most recently in 2012. One stroll in the city center and it's easy to see why.

To take part in our town's Golden Celebration, we are counting down the top five reasons why we love Holstebro's gågade:

5. Shopping

The town's cozy streets offer an exciting shopping experience like no other. The streets are lined with a good mix of modern and specialty shops, ranging from specialty, designer, outlet and even vintage. While shopping in Holstebro, it's really hard to leave empty-handed!

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Insider tip:
Watch out for the coming Open by Night events for the best shopping deals. If you're looking for a thrifty find, there is a big outdoor flea market held in town on the last Sunday of each month. Have fun scoring bargains on everything from second hand fashion, retro trinkets and household gadgets.

4. Food

One will never get hungry in the streets of Holstebro. The town is lined with restaurants and cafes that offer a wide array of gastronomic choices, ranging from traditional Danish food to foreign specialties. Whether you are looking for gourmet dining or just grabbing a quick pølser downtown, there will always be something to suit your taste and budget.

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Insider tip: Pick a spot to people watch and enjoy a cup of coffee al fresco in Kaffeladen. For a quick bite as you run past the main shopping street, a pizza slice for 25 kr is available at Botan Pizza and Kebab House. If you prefer a fancy dining option, visit Restaurant Under Klippen for an authentic gourmet Scandinavian experience.

3. Fun

Holstebro offers fun activities for every taste and whim. Because the town is compact, a lot of its leisure spots are located within walking distance of the city center. Whether you are looking for cultural activities or a great night out, Holstebro has something for you.

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Insider tip: Always stay updated on the exciting local activities and events throughout the year by visiting the site, KulturSpot. For happy hour treats downtown, beer is sold for 4 for 100kr at Tobaks Fabriken.

2. Art

The city streets are just teeming with art, begging to inspire the creative spirit in you. Statues, sculptures and many curious artworks dot almost every nook and cranny on the streets, adding to the charm that's uniquely Holstebro. Perhaps the most iconic and representative of the city's attitude towards arts is what the locals refer to as "Maren".

Woman on Cart in bronze by Alberto Giacometti

Insider tip: To learn more about the different sculptures scattered in Holstebro, take a copy of this with you on your next visit to town. Alternatively, Holstebro offers free guided tour in English and Danish every summer. For meet-up point and schedules, click here.

Last but not the least..

1. People

The city has a small-town, close knit feel among its residents, making the fellowship in Holstebro one of the warmest and open-minded bunch that you'll meet in Denmark. Cultural awareness and diversity are an integral part of the city's objectives, hence the various programs and activities that assist newcomers in integrating into the community. Holstebro has many organizations for its citizens to be involved in, among which are clubs for sports, hobbies, internationals and various other initiatives.

Insider tip: Holstebro International is a wonderful way to meet locals and expats in town. We host fun and informative events throughout the year where you'll meet awesome new people. Check out our event calendar for upcoming activities and events!

We hope our handy tips help you start in exploring the city in a new light and we hope to see you around town!

Sources:

"Most Beautiful Commercial Town in Denmark" . Visit Holstebro n.d. < http://www.visitholstebro.dk/ln-int/west-jutland/shopping/most-beautiful-commercial-town-denmark>

Sørensen, M.G. "Østergade var den første officielle gågade", Holstebro Onsdag p. 36, 17 April 2013.

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Welcome Packets

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If you're moving to Holstebro anytime soon, be sure to check your Welcome Packets for the newly added Holstebro International flyers. We are working hard to spread the word about Holstebro International and we would love to meet you!