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Scan Magazine | Culture Profile | Dragør Havn
fauna, but also to teach the next generation about the sea and safety on the sea. The schools are able to use paddleboards, kayaks, canoes and other seaworthy craft, so that as many children as possible become comfortable with the sea. Danish culture has been heavily influenced by the sea, and therefore it is only fitting that Dragør Havn is providing its local community with the opportunity to get a closer relationship to the sea and all things connected to it. Breathe in deeply
the summer there is a long line of music events. December has already been planned out and will be full to the brim with fun-packed events. There are also plans to develop the old ferry terminal, thus creating new spaces within the old, as has been done with the old fort, which has been turned into a recreational space both for locals and tourists. Dragør Havn provides an ideal day out that is both relaxing and exciting. The town has managed to perfectly marry the modern and the old, and has become a
place that, despite its proximity to the city, offers fresh air and a wonderful countryside feel. HOW TO GET THERE: Bus 35 goes directly from the aiport to Dragør. A taxi from the airport is 150-200 DKK.
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“I would like people to come here, breathe in and completely relax. And when they leave, I would like them to think that they have replenished their energy and are ready to go back to the city and daily life,” says Dahl Bidstrup, who believes that Dragør Havn is the perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, whether you are local or a tourist travelling through Copenhagen. The fresh air from the sea and the lack of traffic and masses of people definitely have a calming effect, and a trip here is a great day out that almost feels like a mini-holiday. It is hard to go wrong with good food, beautiful nature and a hit of culture, which is exactly what you get in Dragør. Dutch Heritage The 14,000 inhabitants of Dragør also play an important role in maintaining the town. Many volunteer to help around the town, and Dahl Bidstrup points to the passion and energy the inhabitants have for their town. Many of the streets are named after Dutch towns and cities, and likewise, many of the inhabitants have Dutch surnames, as the local area hosted many Dutchmen during the 16th and 17th centuries. The Danish King at the time brought the Dutch over as they had excellent farming and building skills, and they settled in the areas around Copenhagen, where their descendants still remain today. The future of Dragør Dragør is hosting more and more events within the harbour. Herring day, celebrating the Danish love of herring, has become a particular favourite, and during
Dragør has managed to perfectly marry the modern and the old, and provides an ideal day out that is both relaxing and exciting.
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