Before Moving to Denmark: 6 Things I Wish I Knew

Are you thinking about moving to Denmark? 🧳 Whether you're planning to study in Denmark, work in Denmark, or just curious about living in Denmark as a foreigner, this video is for you!
After living in Denmark for 3 years, I've gathered some essential tips and insights that I wish I knew before moving here. From navigating the Danish language and passing the PD3 exam to understanding the Danish culture shock, I cover it all. Join me as I share my experiences of expat life in Denmark, including the ins and outs of living in Copenhagen and other cities.
In this video, you'll learn:
🌟 The importance of starting with Danish language courses
🌟 Tips for integrating into Danish society and overcoming cultural differences
🌟 Personal stories and mistakes to avoid when moving to Denmark
If you're considering a move to Denmark, whether for studies or work, or just exploring the possibility, this video will provide valuable information to help you make an informed decision. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more content about life in Denmark!
00:00 intro
00:14 language
02:35 cars
03:59 taxes
05:06 jobs
05:55 Copenhagen VS. the rest of Denmark
08:32 health + dental care
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[@dannydelvis]

00:00 intro 00:14 language 02:35 cars 03:59 taxes 05:06 jobs 05:55 Copenhagen VS. the rest of Denmark 08:32 health + dental care

[@spyro257]

Dane here, 43 years old... i was born in Skagen, grew up in Århus, and now live in Esbjerg, have never had a car, and dont even have a drivers license...

[@dannydelvis]

well, fair enough 😊 I didn't say or mean that it's impossible to live that way, I believe, it would be much easier to stay flexible if you have a car, while living in Jutland. + Århus and Esbjerg are in top 7 biggest cities in Denmark, so ofc, they do have a well developed infrastructure 👻

[@spyro257]

@@dannydelvis top 5 ♥ Århus is 2nd and Esbjerg 5th... what Denmark, and many other European countries, have going for them, is a VERY good public transport infrastructure, like u said, but also, Denmark + the Netherlands, has very good BIKE infrastructure too...

[@Pflanze]

Stumbled upon your channel 3 days ago, and I'm so grateful for these videos! I was born and raised in DK, but my girlfriend from the Caribbean is planning to move here, so it's awesome to get your perspective, when you too came from a non-EU country. Keep up the great work!

[@dannydelvis]

1000tak for dine søde ord! jeg sætter stor pris på dem ☺️ der kommer jo nogle udfordringer, når man er udlænding, men jeg ved godt, at hvis man har lyst til at integrere sig i samfundet og lære et sprog, så bliver det ret nemmere at tilpasse sig i et nyt land 👻👻 held og lykke til jer to 🌟😊

[@Pflanze]

Det er absolut rigtigt! Min bror giftede sig med en brasiliansk kvinde for 16 år siden, og de har boet sammen i Danmark nu i 15 år, og hun siger nøjagtigt det samme - Alting blev 10 gange lettere for hende, da hun endelig følte at hun kunne snakke og forstå dansk i sin dagligdag. Og tak for held og lykke-ønskningen 😊

[@8aalassa]

I am almost 5 months in Denmark (jutland) and i totally agree with everything you said!!! I am trying NOT to give up😅

[@cassio2999]

You do not need a car if you live in a larger city outside copenhagen there are buses and trains

[@kristinar5964]

Hi Danny! Love this video 🌶 I'm going to move to Denmark in July, and I just got braces in my home country four months ago. My teeth are actually fine, but I just want to look better with a nicer smile hehe. Do you think Danish dentists would be willing to continue my treatment without starting from scratch? Do you have any advice?

[@dannydelvis]

Hey there! 😊 Thank you so much 🌟 I feel you with the braces, hehe 😄 The best thing that you can do is to ask directly danish doctors (just write an email or call to them), however, through my experience even back to Russia there were not that many dentists or orthodontists, who would be willing to continue the treatment of another doctor, so I believe the same story is going to be here. Is it still an option to visit your doctor back in your home country once per month? I was studying with a girl from Turkey and she was traveling to Turkey time to time to fix her braces, so maybe it is a good idea. I have also read some stories that people were looking for specialists here in Denmark to continue their treatment but I have no idea whether they have succeeded to find someone here or not. Try to contact some clinics here in Denmark, maybe there will be someone who would help you with your treatment. Good luck 😉 🍀 and welcome to Denmark 🇩🇰

[@kristinar5964]

@@dannydelvis other than that the price is crazy in Denmark 😭 the reason why I get in my home country (Indonesia 🇮🇩) because the price is even cheaper here (I did my research before 😂) but unfortunately I can’t going to my home country from time to time to do braces control like your friend 😭😭😭 Good thing is I don’t have to control it each month, I’m using braces that can be control each 3 months. I’d like to try to find them as your suggestion! Thanks Danny! And one more thing that I want to add for those girls who is watched this video: consider about your feminime hygine as well (brazilian removal, under arms removal, dermagologist) because in Denmark it’s so expensive 😭😭😭

[@svendemadsen8275]

Hi Kristinar, as a Dane i would give you the exact same answer Danny gave you. Try calling some dentists here & ask. But even if you do have papers or can explain what you have had done/fixed with your teeth, they probably still wanna do a standard check up on you, before proceeding with anything. Just to make sure things are done properly moving forward, as well as making sure everything is in order, from what you already have had fixed in your own country, since standards as well as dentists work can vary. As far as i know that is just common practice ). Hope you enjoy your stay here. All the best from CPH, Denmark...

[@freakviewall]

great content! if you live in kopenhagen you dont need a car. the bike infrastructur is amazing!

[@8aalassa]

Also its so difficult to find a decent price apartment in Aarhus... which bolig site,you consider the best?...i feel exhausted from time to time just from research...

[@dannydelvis]

I feel u, it was the same story with moving to Copenhagen 💀 well, we were lucky to find our apartments on boligportal, but I'm pretty sure you've seen it before. you can try to check apartments of agents or property developers like nybolig

[@pete531]

thanks but i wasnt ever planning to move to denmark anyways, no thanks

[@TheAlkochef]

nice of u to stop by and let us all know man. xD

[@TheAlkochef]

Danny, some ppl go to like Turkey or something for dental work. Can cut prices in half more or less.

[@dannydelvis]

Oh, yeah, that’s for sure. In my case it was kinda emergency, and I couldn’t travel due to my busy schedule. But I know that there are some agencies that provide dental care trips to Poland or Hungary, so people get their teeth done, while living in the hotel and visiting some places in the city or town, they are staying in. That’s crazy 😝

[@TheAlkochef]

@@dannydelvis Its a crazy thing yeah, for sure.. Dental work is no joke here lol, we danes still put up with it i guess, knowing what we do get besides that in the end.. D:

[@hannesrensen3604]

I never paid so much for plastic fillings.

[@dannydelvis]

lucky u 😅

[@lordjim3109]

Don`t do that. Don`t move to Denmark.

[@bananaclub69]

what are their pronouns? i checked but they haven't mentioned anywhere

[@dannydelvis]

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