Discovering Hygge, the Danish Recipe for Happiness

The Danes are known as one of the happiest people on Earth, and their secret to happiness might just be hygge.

But what exactly is hygge? How can it be understood? What role does it really play in Danish life, and how does it contribute to the pursuit of the perfect balance leading to a fulfilled and contented life? That’s what this tour, led by a local guide and speaker, will help you uncover.

Though difficult to define, hygge (sounds like hyoo-guh) is far easier to experience. You’ll get a true taste of it as your guide leads you on a sometimes unexpected journey through some of the most hygge-friendly spots in Copenhagen: charming districts and streets, hidden passages and courtyards, leafy gardens and parks, historic squares and age-old fountains…

By the end of the tour, hygge—a key element of Danish national identity—will no longer be a mystery to you. And who knows? You might even be tempted to bring a bit of hygge into your own life.