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INSPIRING FAMILY TRAVEL

NORDIC BUT NICE

DANISH DESIGN FOR KIDS

FUN FAR UP NORTH

Nordic Amusement Parks

KIDS IN COPENHAGEN

The little big city in the fairytale kingdom CHECKS AND SPOTS LIFESTYLE - GREAT NORDIC KIDS BOOKS - NORDIC MADE APPS AND MORE

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CONTRIBUTORS Travel Sprout Magazine travelsprout.com.au Publisher & Editor-in-Chief Jonas Ask Homaa Editor Olivia Witkowski Assistant editor Emma Kate Design & illustrations Nina Bennett Images BigStock.com unless otherwise stated Published by Sprout Publications ABN 91 843 395 033 P O Box 25 Elwood VIC 3184 Australia

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The Great Nordic Outdoors Little Big City Copenhagen

Fun Far Up North Great Nordic Food

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A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

WELCOME

Growing up in Scandinavia this part of the world is very close to my heart and my head is filled with fond childhood memories from long summers in the Norwegian mountains and fjords, the Swedish archipelago, the Finnish lakes and the Danish islands. The long winter means the everyone is out and about over summer and that people are happy and friendly and you’re sure to have a great time.

The Nordic countries might not be the first choice for a family holiday, but there is so much to do and see that you should not cheat yourself out of some great Nordic family memories.

Hope you have a great Nordic holiday.

Enjoy!

Jonas Ask Homaa Editor-in-Chief Travel Sprout Magazine

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DESTINATIONS BUT NICE 10 NORDIC EXPLORE THE GREAT OUTDOORS OF THE NORDIC COUNTRIES ...

FAR UP NORTH 31 FUN THERE ARE LOADS OF DIFFERENT AMUSEMENT PARKS TO MAKE IT A GREAT FAMILY HOLIDAY ...

IN COPENHAGEN 76 KIDS VIS IT THE LITTLE BIG CITY IN THE FAIRYTALE

KINGDOM OF DENMARK PERFECT FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES ...

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DESTINATIONS

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FUN FAR UP NORTH

THE little big city in the fairytale kingdom

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NORDIC TREATS FOR ALL AGES

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CHECKS AND SPOTS LIFESTYLE

LOTS OF great TRAVEL stuff

INSPIRATION

INSPIRATION TREATS FROM THE NORTH 54 TASTY THE NORDIC KITCHEN HAS A FEW THINGS THAT WILL KEEP LITTLE TUMMIES FULL ...

DESIGN FOR KIDS 62 DANISH DANISH DESIGN IS KNOWN AROUND THE

WORLD AND THEIR TOYS AND KIDS’ STUFF IS NO EXCEPTION ...

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LIFESTYLE INSPIRATION FROM HER BLOG ...

AND MUCH more TRAVEL stuff .. LOTS OF OTHER CONTENT LIKE GOOD

NORDIC APPS, NORDIC BOOKS AND LOTS MORE ...

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NORdic but nice

The Nordic countries are more than long dark winters, weird food and high welfare. It is a fantastic range of landscapes and nature ranging from the polar cirle in the North to the small rugged islands in the South. If you are looking for an excuse to “go Nordic� then we have found a few ....

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Camping and hiking with the kids in Kebnekaise in the Swedish part of Lapland will be an experience for life

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See the Northern Lights If you have the time (and money) do yourself and the kids a favour and go see the Aurora Borealis. An experience like this will stay with you for the rest of your life and these elusive lights will blow any kid’s mind. There are a few good spots around the Northern part of Norway where you might get lucky, but Tromsø or Alta are good places to start.

Get more info on where to go at visitnorway.com Credits: Bjørn Jørgensen - Visitnorway.com

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The Nortern Lights will take your breath away, blow your mind and make your eyes pop all in one motion

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NORdic but nice No, you most likely will NOT find Brooke Shields and that blond guy running around here. But this place is being marketed as one of the 25 wonders of the world and is it definitely a fantastic experience - especially in winter when the scorched surroundings are covered in snow. The hot geothermal pools is supposed to be great for your skin, but more so for your mind. There is no better way to get the stress out of the body and you’ll all be fully relaxed after a day in the Blue Lagoon. You can always add a whale watching trip to the programme or stay up late to not watch the sun go down.

Have a look at www.bluelagoon.com This is a place where even the most hyper active kids will relax

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SWIM IN THE BLUE LAGOON

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This tiny little island off the coast of Southern Sweden is actually part of Denmark, but so far away from the hustle and bustle of the mainland that you have to adjust your watch to match the much slower tempo here. Nature is quite different from the rest of Denmark (where everything is flat) and the rugged cliffs and impressive rock formations is a perfect backdrop for a bike trip. Great for kids as the island is small enough to get around in a few days, but still lots of things to see and do. Great beaches and little local villages where you can fill up on ice cream and smoked herring (the local delicacy). www.bornholm.info Credits: Kim Wyon / Visitdenmark

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BUILD AND SAIL YOUR OWN RAFT Try something different; build your own timber raft for a Huckleberry Finn adventure with wild camping on the riverbank. Nights are spent in a tent on a well-moored raft or on land; meals consist of what you catch during the day (or provisions you brought).

The Klarälven river in Sweden was used for logging up until 1991, but now it’s just plain sailing or rather drifting for timber-rafting enthusiasts who drift down-river past rural villages, forest and farmland without a care in the world.

Start the day with a morning swim and end it with hot chocolate and a bonfire. And don’t forget; you are flowing through beaver country so bring you binocs. www.visitsweden.com www.vildmark.se Credits: vildmark.se ©Hipfel/Starck

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Bring the bikes in case the kids get tired of being trapped on a raft in the middle of the river

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Hike in LAPLAND Lapland in the Northern part of Finland is one of Europe’s last wilderness areas. Its wast, beautiful landscape and changing seasons makes a trip to the northern side of the Arctic Circle an experience for a life time. Finns consider a trip to Lapland to be the best way to see the true face of their country and if your family likes hiking you will love hiking in Lapland.

Get more info on where to go at www.visitfinland.com Credits: visitfinland.com

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You’ll sleep well at night after a long day hiking through the forest and open plains of Lapland

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Nothing beats being out in the snow and Sweden has some great skiing areas especially for families. Most ski resorts are tuned in on how to keep kids happy on holiday by building fun, imagination-packed snow and ice activities around them.

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Skiing is a hugely popular sport in Sweden and the traditional winter and spring school breaks in Sweden see resorts fill up with happy little skiers so join them and experience a great family skiing holiday in Sweden.

HIT THE SLOPES

Places like Branäs, Idre Fjäll, Sälen and Åre are all great for families.

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Not the worst way to spend your day. And you can jump right in the next morning for an early swim

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Kayak ON A thousand lakes

They call Finland the “Land of the Thousand Lakes” so why not find one (it shouldn’t be that hard) and jump in a kayak or a canoe and head out. It’s a great way to spend your holiday and the kids will love it. www.visitfinland.com travelsprout.com.au

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This could be you and the kids! If you are in this part of the world a trip up the fjords is an absolute must!

SAIL THROUGh the FJORDS Credits: Ă˜yvind Heen / Visitnorway.com

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If you and the kids (like some of us) love the outdoors, but are not into hiking then this is the thing for you. This roundtrip starting from Bergen (or alternative from Oslo) is absolutely breathtaking and still great fun for the kids.

There are a few different transport options, but you can board a catamaran ferry in the charismatic harbour of the city of Bergen (beforehand you can take the funicular to the top of the mountain for a beautiful view) and sail in through the majestic Sognefjord. At the bottom of the fjord you get off at Flåm where you catch the Flåm Railway which takes up up into the mountain range before you finally head home. The landscape is mindblowing and even though it is a bit expensive it is something you’ll never forget. www.norwaynutshell.com travelsprout.com.au

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FUN FAR NORTH

HUNDERFOSSE

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Lillehammer, Norway

Amusement parks in Norway should of course be all about trolls and fairies and green rolling hills. Guarded by a 14 meter high troll, and behind the gates of the 37 meter tall fairy tale castle the treasure of the Norwegian folk stories is kept safe. In the unique and mysterious

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atmosphere of Hunderfossen Family Park you will meet the prince and the princess, the King and the Queen, trolls and many other odd characters from the old Norwegian folk stories. www.hunderfossen.no

rfossen and the kids won’t be bored. to the park meets and greets everyone.

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FUN FAR NORTH

Top: You can always cool off in BadeFrydelven if it gets too hot.

Left: The kids will love a spin in Blekkspruten. Opposite: There is something for all ages - Ballongferden gives you a great view of the park.

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Tusenfryd Oslo, Norway

TusenFryd is a classical amusement park, with roller coasters, carousels, games and entertainment. You’ll find rides like the great roller coasters ThunderCoaster (950 meters long with a top speed of 100 km/h and which gives you 12 rounds of airtime), SpeedMonster (0–90 km/h in 2,2 sec, 6.000 hp) and the water coaster SuperSplash. There is a designated

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children area for the smaller guests, Barnas Fryd, a pool area, BadeFryd and in 2010 the attraction Nightmare was introduced. It is a 5D attraction with 3D cinema, sound, light and other effects plus interactivity, giving guest the opportunity to be involved in the ride, as a 5th dimension. www.tusenfryd.no

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FUN FAR NORTH

SANTA PARK

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Rovaniemi, Finland

Santa Park is located in an underground cavern just a few kilometres north of Rovaniemi. Along with Santa Claus, the cavern is home to countless happy and helpful elves, and children are able to spend time in Elf School learning their tricks. There is also a bakery where you can help the elves decorate gingerbread, a restaurant, and an ice bar and gallery.

Every 2 hours the elves put on an entertaining show for the children on the stage, and there is a charming train

to take you around the different areas of the cavern.

Santa Park also provides plenty of outdoor fun for the family, including Husky sledge rides, Reindeer sleighs, Skidoo and mini-Skidoo, and sledging don’t worry about the cold as SantaPark provides arcticwear for the outdoors activities, and there are several fires and hot berry juices to keep the chill out. www.santapark.com

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Opporsite: The only place in the world where you can cross the Arctic Circle 50 meters underground.

Above: In the Elf Workshop you can make your own Xmas decorations. Below: Take the kids on a Magic Sleigh ride through the Artic Winterland.

Right: Santa himself will hear what you are whishing for for Xmas.

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FUN FAR NORTH

Top: The Moomins and Litlle My dancing in front of Moomintroll’s house.

Left: Little My blowing bubbles. Right: Moominpapa at the boating hut.

Opposite: Little My, Moominpapa and Sniff getting ready for the slopes.

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Naantali, Finland

MOOMIN

Moominworld is a perfect combination of Tove Jansson’s saga and authentic archipelago nature. Located on a small island by Naantali on the south-west coast of Finland, about 16 kilometres from Turku and 180 kilometres from Helsinki, this little magic wonderland is what you would expect from a Finnish

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theme park - quaint and cosy.

You can meet all your favourite Moomin characters and have lunch in Moomin’s house. Or relax on the children’s beach with a nice cooling ice cream. Definitely a must for the true Moomin fan. www.moominworld.fi

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Särkänniemi, Finland

The Angry Birds fever has swept the world and what could be more exciting than playing the game in real life in the The Angry Birds Land in Särkänniemi.

All activities and rides are especially entertaining for children and the young at heart. Themed in the style of the hugely popular video game, the Angry Birds Land contains an adventure course,

several rides and gaming and treat stops.

The cars of Angry Birds Ride are shaped like the familiar red birds and they are suitable for the whole family. The birds bounce about in a surprising manner, making the attraction great fun for the youngest family members as well. www.sarkanniemi.fi

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Opposite Left: There’s something for everyone at Angry Bird Land - unless of course you’re not into Angry Birds. Opposite Right: Why not try the Angry Birds ride.

Opposite bottom: Get sprayed by the green pig - now that’s something you won’t try every day. Below: The big play area is just like being the game yourself.

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LEGOLAND

Billund, Denmark

LEGOLAND has itself spread across the world and you can now visit LEGOLANDs in Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. But the original at LEGO’s HQ still draws millions of visitors each year and has kept some of its small town charm and friendliness that you might not find in other big amusement parks.

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It is a bit off the beaten track, but it is well worth the journey and if there are any LEGO fans in the family then you will not regret going. You can even stay in a LEGO themed room at the hotel in the park and make a weekend out of it. www.legoland.dk

Above: Sitting Bull made out of 1.4 million peices of LEGO. Opposite Top: The Atlantis by SEA LIFEtm with underwater LEGO. Opposite Middle: One of the many LEGO cities throughout the park.

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Above: One of the many head-spinning rides in Tivoli. Below Left: Pjerrot entertains twice a day and if you’re lucky you might run into him out in the park. Below Right: The boats on the Tivoli Lakes are a must for young sailors.

Opporsite: The old ferris wheel gives you a great view over Copenhagen - especially after dark.

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NORDIC AMUSEMENT PARKS

Copenhagen, Denmark

Tivoli is just as much a part of Copenhagen as the little mermaid and smørrebrød and a visit is an absolute must. Children adore Tivoli and the park leaves a lasting impression and is packed with things to do with the family at any time of the day. Take your kids to see The Tivoli Boys’ Guard, a famous Danish tradition

TIVOLI

and children’s version of the Queen’s Royal Guards. Their marching and music displays are great things to witness with your children. There are concerts and performances throughout the season and unforgettable fireworks displays at the weekend. www.tivoli.dk Copyright - tivoli.dk

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BAKKEN

Klampenborg, Denmark

In Denmark, everyone knows Bakken, the world’s oldest amusement park. But despite being located just ten minutes outside Copenhagen, the park, which is tucked away in the beautiful woods of Dyrehaven, is still unknown to most foreign visitors. And that is a shame because the park not only offers free entrance, it also offers a nostalgic historic ambiance, authentic Danish charm and an array of amusements and thrill rides.

Bakken’s longest standing visitor is Pjerrot. The well-known white-faced clown, who visits Bakken every day, has

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been a hit with the amusement park’s youngest guests for more than 200 years. Still, the main attraction for most is the park’s many fun rides, including an 82-year-old wooden rollercoaster.

In total, the park presents a choice of 33 rides for all ages and levels of thrill seekers as well as 78 other attractions such as shooting stalls, gaming arcades and much more. www.bakken.dk

Opposite Left: Nothing beats ice cream and waffles on a hot day.

Opposite Top: Pjerrot says hello when he is not doing a show.

Opposite Bottom: Friends can enjoy all rides for all ages.

Below: The old wooden rollercoaster is famous for its thrilling ride.

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Vimmerby, Sweden

Kids and adults love Astrid Lindgren books and characters. So what better than Astrid Lindgren’s World located in Vimmerby, where Astrid Lindgren grew up, in the province of Smüland in southern Sweden. It is choc-a-bloc with big and bright backgrounds and settings and, of course, characters from her books

including, Karlsson, Emil and Rasmus and, of course Pippi Longstocking.

There are also theatres, stages with live performances and activities where the kids get immersed in the fun. This attraction also has chalet and campsite accommodation. www.alv.se

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Above: You’ll find something for everyone here. Below left: There are some pretty hairy rides to chose from. Below right top: The best view in all of Stockholm can be found in Grönalund.

Below right bottom: Nothing beat a good rollercoaster. Right: A lot of people so go for an evening stroll and an ice cream in Grönalund -and perhaps just one ride.

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Stockholm, Sweden

Grönalund is a classic “old-school” amusement park in Stockholm with heady aroma of candyfloss and hotdogs and white-knuckle rides. Try the Twister; an old-style wooden roller-coaster or The Giant Drop (Fritt Fall), from which

you get tremendous views of Stockholm.

Do it like the locals at Gröna Lund by picking five activities (Femkamp), where the whole family competes. www.gronalund.com

Grona Gröna Lund

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OK, this game probably won’t need any introduction (especially if you read the previous article) and as one of the best selling games in the history of games this Finnish gem had to be on the list.

This game is for the older kids since the general atmosphere is a bit dark and scary, but even so it is a great game with many hours of puzzles, platform and a great story line. A little perl from a small Danish game company.

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True to its Swedish origin this game is also dark and mysterious and again not for the youngest kids. This puzzle game takes you through 19th century woods of Sweden in search of true love.

Play as the unlikely hero Thor Weakrada in this adventue through Norwegian valleys, the open sea and the dangerous foreign soil. Escape Ice-Mages and traps of many kinds.

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F O NORDIC O D NORDIC FOOD

Tasty Treats from the Nordic Nations ...

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KANELBULLE

NORDIC FOOD FESTIVAL

If you had to pick one food thing to describe the Swedish it could very well be the cinnamon bun also called kanel bulle.

This cinnamon-spiced doughy delight is essentially a long string of pastry dough wrapped into a ball and stuck together with sticky-sweet cinnamon buttery syrup.

It is so much a part of the Swedish identity that it has its own day (4th October).

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KRÄFTOR

These are pernickety-but-tasty little suckers. To meet the huge demand for them in Sweden, crayfish must be imported from China, Turkey and the US, but the prized Swedish crayfish is always deemed tastiest. Every year in August and September you could get lucky to be invited to a Crayfish party (kräftskiva) and if that happens say “yes, please” and enjoy a wonderfull Swedish evening with friends.

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SEMLOR

Semla in singular form or semlor in plural – (and let’s face it, any decent bun lover will always have at least two so call them semlor) are doughy balls of sin, oozing a slathericious almond and cardamom paste with lashings and lashings of vanilla-whipped cream atop.

Traditionally eaten only on the day before Lent, (the Christian fasting period), semlor are now eaten on a daily basis by semlor addicts nationwide from Christmas until Easter.

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GRILLIMAKKARA

They love a BBQ just as much as we do and a Finnish summer is not complete without grillimakkara.

These big, fat sausages made for grilling are eaten with mustard and washed down with beer.

Finns love them. Children grow up eating this snack food at the summer cottage but also during winter around a campfire.

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KARJALANPIIRAKKA

Karjalanpiirakka or Karelian pies, as they are also known, fit into your hand and melt in your mouth. The crust was traditionally made with rye flour and filled with potatoes, rice or carrots. They are particularly delicious with an egg butter spread on top!

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KALAKUKKO

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Kalakukko are similar to karjalanpiirakka, but bigger in size and made with fish. They are most commonly filled with muikku, a small herring-like fish found in the Lake District of Eastern Finland. People used to think of kalakukko as a packed lunch, the pie containing everything you needed for a complete meal.

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SEAFOOD

Every Norwegian loves sea food and with more coast line than most contries of the same size there is an abundance of it.

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RĂ˜KT LAKS

Another Norwegian classic.

Served with a a little scrambled eggs by the fire and you can’t ask for more. Pretty sure this will go down well with the kids too.

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REKER

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SMØRREBRØD

These open faced sandwiches are probably the most wellknown traditional dish to come out of Denmark. The base is a dark rye bread found in every kid’s lunch box. On top you can put almost anything you like, but often you’ll see pickled herring, fish fillets, egg and prawns or perhaps sliced potatoes.

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WIENERBRØD

HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Funnily enough Danish Pastry is called “Bread from Vienna” in Denmark. It comes in most shapes and sizes, but you must try a “Bagerens dårlig øje” which means “The Baker’s Gooey Eye” if nothing else.

KRANSEKAGE

Kransekage or Ring Cake is a traditional marcipan cake often eaten at New Year’s Eve parties, but also at celebrations like birthdays and wedding anniversaries. You can get a piece of kransekage and a coffee at most of the traditional Danish restaurants and you can be sure that the kids will love this traditional treat.

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DANISH DESIGN

DANISH DESIGN for kids ...

Danish design is known all over the world. But apart from classic chairs and comfy sofas there are a few great design classics when it comes to toys and kid friendly objects. We have found a few for your viewing pleasure.

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OSCAR THE DOG

The wooden dog Oscar has been lovingly designed with Hans Bølling’s characteristic happiness. Oscar symbolizes enjoyment and playfulness, and not only in the kids’ room. Great if you are looking for something different that is not made of plastic or has a screen.

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THE MINI EGG

Originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. Now available in 1:16 scale for the kids ... of course you’ll have to pay more than $100 to get one, but then your pet mouse will have the perfect place to sit.

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BOBLES

When Bolette BlÌdel, architect by profession, went on maternity leave for the first time she found that children’s furniture were inadequate and uninspiring for her son, as most were merely miniatures of adult furniture. Together with her sister, Louise, she created the idea of the tumbling animals and bObles was born.

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SMALL BIRD

Kristian Vedel designed his family of BIRDs - children, parents and grandparents back in 1959. Though only the small BIRD was put in production, it quickly became one of the most successful Danish wooden products from the 50s. Today, the entire expressive BIRD family has been re-introduced and is a great toy for toddlers.

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MOOVER WAGON

Nostalgia and history are alive and at full gallop with the Moover Prairie Wagon.

This Prairie Wagon is one-ofa-kind, beautifully designed with historical influences and is put together simply with your bare hands, in less than five minutes.

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HOPTIMIST

The cheerful, sweet Hoptimists were originally designed by Danish cabinetmaker Hans Gustav Ehrenreich (1917-1984) in 1968. In keeping with the spirit of the day, his figures were characterised by their bright colours and rounded shapes.

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PLANE

A simple, almost childlike form combined with happy colours and wood. Normann Copenhagen presents Plane – a wooden aeroplane designed by Ole Søndergaard for children of all ages. The extremely simplistic, minimalistic and almost symbolic approach to product design is not unknown but is rather characteristic of Ole Søndergaard’s work and of Danish design in general.

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LEANDER COT

Designed by Stig Leander from Denmark, the Leander Cot is perfect for lovers of design, quality and function.

The cot has 5 different configurations and transforms in tune with your child’s development from infant to approx. 6 years old.

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WOODEN MONKEY

The wooden monkey was designed by Kay Bojensen in 1951 and it is a perfect gift for the little ones but also great home decor for design interested. If you buy a couple they can latch on to each other and hang from a tree.

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GEO’S TABLE

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Geo’s Table is a functional children’s table with a large pull-out drawer, which can be used to stash paper, crayons and other favourite toys from both sides of the table. The table was designed to fit into any room, and is made from certified moso bamboo, one of the most sustainable natural resources the world has.

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CHECKS AND SPOTS

In the coming months, Clare Hillier will be joining us as a regular contributor. Clare is a mum of two and Editor of Checks and Spots, a life and style website dedicated to checking out and spotting simple ways to live the good life. In 2014, Checks and Spots was named Blog of the Year and Best Beauty and Lifestyle Blog by Kidspot.

From beauty and interiors to home and lifestyle, Clare will share with us some of the things that make her look twice.

ABOUT ME

Hello, I’, Clare. I’m hooked on checking out and spotting fashion, beauty, lifestyle and design to inspire and amuse.

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10 Healthy Kid’s Lunchbox Recipe Ideas

My son, Alfie, only started school this year, but already I totally understandwhy mum’s groan at the mention of school lunches. Sure, I’ve been feeding him lunch since the day he was born, but suddenly this seems like a much different task now that’s he’s flown the nest and is a big school boy!

Finding healthy kid’s lunchbox recipe ideas that are nut free (to fit with his school’s policy) and sugar free (to fit with my health perspective) is a bit of a challenge. Plus, I’d like to be marginally creative and not simply serve up a cheese sambo every day of the week. So after a bit of hunting around, here’s 10 recipes that I’m adding to my lunchbox repertoire.

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FASHION, DESIGN & LIFESTYLE

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More great stuff from Checks and Spots

If you love fashion, beauty, design or lifestyle ideas in general, then have a look at some of the other great articles Clare is sharing with us ...

The One Thing I Wish I Knew About Motherhood Motherhood is one hell of a ride. It’s huge. It’s scary. It’s bliss. And it’s one constant learning curve! You have to teach the hard lessons and learn the hard lessons ...

How To Update Your Home For Winter

5 Makeup Mistakes That Add 5 Years

In the last week, summer has softened to autumn.

The light has got that beautiful golden glow and the early mornings have a fresh, crispness. With the cooler weather approaching, Freedom invited me to check out their latest collection ...

Many moons ago I was the Product Development Manager at Bloom Cosmetics. While playing with makeup all day hardly felt like work, I did pick up a ton of essential makeup tips from some of the best in the biz ...

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Hans Christian Andersen Classic Fairy Tales AUD $35.95 Hans Christian Andersen is one of the world’s most popular storytellers, and his fairy tales are among the best-loved works of literature.

This book has stories like “Thumbelina,” “The Little Match Girl,” “The Princess and the Pea,” “The Red Shoes,” “The Wild Swans,” and his fantasy masterpiece, “The Snow-Queen.” www.booktopia.com.au

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Pippi Longstocking AUD $36.66 Astrid Lindgren is probably the most wellknown children’s book writer in Scandinavia and the story of the feisty, red-haired Pippi has been given a sparkling new translation by award-winning Tiina Nunnally and has engaging pictures by acclaimed Lauren Child. www.bookdepository.com

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The Moomins and the Great Flood

When the Robbers Came to Cardamom Town

AUD $16.75

AU $15.52

Tove Jansson has illustrated this Moomin adventure herself with stunning sepia watercolour and delightful pen and ink drawings. A revelation for Moomin fans and as always a great read for young and old.

This is one of Thorbjørn Egner’s best books and is great for the younger audience. The tale about the robbers terrorising the little town of Cardamom will keep you glued to the pages until the very end.

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KIDS in COPENHAGEN

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Copenhagen [kʰøb̥m̩ ˈhɑʊ̯ˀn] Copenhagen - or C-oiben-how-an as the locals pronounce it - is a little big city and fits perfectly to the general atmosphere and ambiance of the little miniature country of Denmark. People are friendly, it is easy to get around and there are quite a few thing to do - so dive in and explore.

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“Denmark is the world’s oldest monarchy ...

Meet the Royals

Most Australians know the story of the young girl from Tassie who met a Danish prince at a pub in Sydney and became the future queen of Denmark. And you cannot visit Copenhagen without dropping in on the royal family at Amalienborg Castle.

If you are lucky you might get a glimpse of princess Mary and the kids, but you are sure the see the changing of the guards that takes place every day at noon.

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‘‘Copenhagen is a very safe and relaxed place to

Explore the City

There are many way of getting around the city, but you should not cheat yourself of a boat tour in the harbour and canals of inner city. Apart from being great fun for the family it is super way to get to know the city and spot some of the places you might want to visit later on. Boats depart from Nyhavn where you can enjoy an overpriced lunch - or maybe more enticing to the kids - a oversized ice cream. Note that there are two different boat operators - one charges twice the amount of the other for same experience.

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Travel back in time

Being the oldest monarchy in the world there are plenty of history to indulge in and not just for adults. Go see Rosenborg Castle nestled in the stunning King’s Garden and relive how kings and queens ruled the country. Embark on a reallife treasure hunt for the crown jewels underneath the castle. The ruins under the parliament - Christiansborg - is also a great place to explore for kids. You walk through the remains of the castle dating back more than 800 years.

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“Tivoli is and absolute must for families visiting Copenhagen.

Get in early on a wekday to avoid the crowds and bring a picnic basket to keep the costs down and kids happy!

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Amusement park galore

As you probably know already (having read the previous article) Tivoli is an absolute must for families visiting Copenhagen. It is the second oldest amusement park in the world, only surpassed by Dyrehavsbakken a few kilometers north of the city. Prepare to pay a king’s ransom as you have to pay for both the entrance and for each ride.

Keep costs down by investing in a multiride (or co-rider ticket) and bring you own food. There are a couple of nice lawns where you can enjoy a picnic and once you are in you can spend the whole day.

Most Fridays concerts are held on the main stage (and they are free once you have paid the entrance fee) so if you want to make the most of your day and dollar check out the programme in advance.

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‘‘The city is filled with parks, green spaces and

Museum Madness There are quite a few good museums for kids of all ages in Copenhagen.

Some worth mentioning are The Experimentarium, the Blue Planet Aquarium, The Children’s Museum at the National Museum and the Open Air Museum.

playgrounds where you can hang out with the kids.

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Enjoying the outdoors

Even though you are in the middle of a big city there are plenty of options when it comes to enjoying the outdoors.

Copenhagen is filled with green areas and parks where the locals seem to spend most of the summer afternoons. The Botanical Gardens is a great place to take the kids and a quick walk through and up in the giant greenhouse is definitely worth your

while. Frederiksberg Garden is also a local family destination. Go for a rowboat ride on the canals and hear about life in the royal gardens hundreds of years ago. If you are travelling with bigger kids consider renting bikes - it is a great way to get around the city and everywhere you go there are bike paths. The Danes love to bike and it can be a bit hectic during peak traffic, so unless you are seasoned bike riders stay off the road when the locals are on it. travelsprout.com.au

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WHEN to go:

With a yearly average temperature of 7.7 degrees you should consider traveling in the summer months - June, July and August. Spring is also nice, but the weather can be more unpredictable.

Unless you like short gray days filled with rain stay clear of the winter months which generally last from December to March.

WHERE to stay:

Hotels in Copenhagen are not cheap but there are a couple of good options to choose from when travelling on a family budget. Find more info on accommodation here.

WHAT to say Goddag [Go-daw] - G’day Tak [Tack] - Thanks Ja [Ya] - Yes Nej [Nai] - No Sodavand [Soda-van] - Soft drink Flødebolle [Floo-the-ball-a] - Marshmallow foam chocolate covered buns Pølsevogn [Paul-see-wowgn] - Sausage and hot dog wagon Smørrebrød [Smau-re-broo-the] - Open faced sandwiches often served with pickled herring or liver pate Hygge [hygooh] - Danish for that cuddly feeling of a warm fireplace and hot chocolate on a cold day

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‘‘The canals are a big part of the inner city and you can jump on a boat, hop in a kayak or walk along them to enjoy the city!

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