I'm considering applying for a job in Odense. The job is good, but I have never been to Denmark. Can anybody tell me something (anything) about it? How is life there?<BR>Thanks!!

I got married in Copenhagen 6 weeks ago, I live in europe and was incredibly surprised by the high cost of everything. From a cup of take out coffee 4euro to an average dinner for two with 1 round of drinks and one dessert $82.00. It is a beautiful country, clean and safe but bring lots of money, as I suspect even groceries and utilities are going to be costly. They have great respect for speed limits and I hear the fines for speeding are incredibly steep.<BR>MH

Hi<BR><BR>Denmark is Scandinavian, but less so than Sweden and Norway.<BR><BR>So, think clean, friendly, socialist, good services, high salaries, high taxes.<BR><BR>The weather is rather mild because it is surrounded by water.<BR><BR>Denmark has better value restaurants and lower priced drinks than Sweden or Norway.<BR><BR>As always, central Copenhagen tourist places can be expensive, but it is easy to find reasonably priced good restaurants.<BR> <BR>Why not take a trip to see it first ?<BR><BR>Peter

Thanks for the replies. Anybody been to Odense in particular?<BR><BR>I think clean, safe etc. (I would call it socialdemocratic more than socialist though, for me socialist is former USSR), but I also have a feeling that it's a pretty boring and a dull place to live (I'm from Italy and live in California, so there could be quite a cultural shock for me, not to mention the weather...)<BR><BR>Any input appreciated!<BR>Matt<BR><BR>

Hi<BR><BR>The Danes are much more European than other Scandinavians. They eat out more (and can afford it), have more clubs and pubs. I think you would be happy with that side of life.<BR><BR>As for the weather ...... not as good as Italy or S California.<BR><BR>Peter