5 Hygge Activities to cosy up during the Olympics

From July 26 to August 11 (from 11 am to 10 pm), the country world-renowned for its peaceful way of life is setting up the pavilion of Denmark : in a multifaceted pavilion, the Danish Tourist Office is bringing together the best of local culture, all for free ! Design, music, literature, environment... Here are five ideas for escaping the chaos of the Olympics.

Catch free concerts in a church

15 days, 5 artists, 30 concerts. From the start to the end of the Games, the Danish church, adjacent to the pavilion, will be buzzing. As of July 26, five must-see voices of contemporary Danish music will take turns performing there, three days each, at the rate of two concerts per day. The young pop artist Dayyani will open the ball, and we highly recommend that you go and listen to her.

Step into a fairy tale

Once upon a time in Denmark... Inside the pavilion, a “culture box” will present a series of digital works throughout the event. Among them, a dive into the dreamlike universe of Hans Christian Andersen, famous author of “The Ugly Duckling” or “The Little Mermaid”.

Visit Denmark by bike without leaving Paris

Are you still wondering whether to book tickets to Copenhagen this summer ? Treat yourself to a preview : in addition to inviting you to discover the sweet life of the most beautiful islands and wild coasts of the country, the pavilion offers a virtual bike tour of its capital, famous for its hundreds of kilometers of cycle paths.

Immerse yourself in Danish design

More than just an art of living, Danish Hygge has a lot to say design-wise. The pavilion, custom-built for the event from recycled chairs in an environmentally friendly way, is proof of this.

Meditate on a sound artwork

Among the many works presented, the sound artwork “Gymnopédie” should relax everyone. The percussionist Ying-Hsueh Chen, inspired by Erik Satie, will cradle the building with the enchanting sound of the marimba, a kind of Latin American xylophone.

The Danish Pavilion is not an official National Olympic House

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