Welcome September
Welcome to more than 60 events all over Denmark and online tailored just for you!
Join social events as well as events about work life, culture and everything in between – physically and online.
More than 30 partners – municipalities, state authorities, business organisations, student organisations, business regions, and associations have joined forces to make YOU feel at home in Denmark.
#welcomeseptemberdk
Webinars
Webinars
Join a Newcomers' Info Evening Webinar specially tailored to all international professionals and accompanying partners new to Aarhus
International House North Denmark would like to invite you to a free of charge seminar where you will be introduced to the basics of job search in Denmark.
Deadline for registration: Tuesday 15 September
Starting a new chapter in Denmark? Join in on this comprehensive online talk designed to guide you through the most important steps to getting settled. The webinar is part of International Citizen Days in Copenhagen.
Friday 19 September at 12.00-12.50
Looking to build your career in Copenhagen? Join Københavns Erhvervshus, part of the City of Copenhagen, for an inspiring event tailored to internationals who want to navigate the Danish job market with confidence. The webinar is part of International Citizen Days in Copenhagen.
Friday 19 September at 13.20-14.05
Are you interested in knowing what it’s like to live and work in Denmark? And would you like to get information and practical guidance on how to effectively tap into the Danish labour market? The webinar is part of International Citizen Days in Copenhagen.
Friday 19 September at 15.05-15.50
Navigate Denmark's childcare and educational system with expert guidance, designed specifically for international families. The webinar is part of International Citizen Days in Copenhagen.
Saturday 20 September at 11.20-12.05
If you're curious about life in Denmark – or considering a move – this online talk offers the perfect introduction to the country's cultural roots and social dynamics. The webinar is part of International Citizen Days in Copenhagen.
Saturday 20 September at 13.00-13.45
In this online talk, experts will give you helpful insights into the basics of daily, Danish retail banking and the first steps in buying a home in Denmark. The webinar is part of International Citizen Days in Copenhagen.
Saturday 20 September at 14.15-15.00
North Denmark
Aalborg
Aalborg Zoo, Integration Council in Aalborg Municipality and International House North Denmark invite international citizens to Diversity Evening.
Aalborg Zoo, Mølleparkvej 63, 9000 Aalborg
You'll have the chance to hear different presentations from the main stage, meet public authorities, relevant organizations, NGOs, and more to get useful information as a newcomer living in North Denmark.
Aalborg Main Library, Rendsburggade 2, 9000 Aalborg
Hosted by Jobcenter Aalborg and International House North Denmark.
KaffeFair, Strandvejen 19, 9000 Aalborg
Hjørring
Hjørring library, Østergade 30, 9800 Hjørring
Come and meet other international families in the municipality and enjoy a day with animals, games and socialising.
Minkvej 10, 9850 Hirtshals, Danmark
Local clubs and associations are hosting an 'open house' to introducere newcomers to their clubs.
Find the specific open house dates for the different clubs and associations on the website of Hjørring Municipality
Central Denmark
Samsø
International meetup at ExamVision – 1 September 2025
ExamVision, Tranebjerg, Samsø
Struer
Visit Struer Tracks, a biennial of sound and listening. It takes place in the public spaces around the city and hosts a wide range of events and exhibitions.
Ved Fjorden 6E, 7600 Struer
Come by the library and get a guided tour (in English) as well as a presentation of the library's materials in other languages, apps and online resources.
Struer Library, Smedegade 1, 7600 Struer
Aarhus
Broaden your social circle by having an after-work drink with other people from around Aarhus.
Tir na nÓg, Frederiksgade 40, 8000 Aarhus
Live music, fun activities and networking for expats.
Aarhus Katedralskole, Skolegyde 1-3, 8000 Aarhus
Join a Newcomers' Info Evening Webinar specially tailored to all international professionals and accompanying partners new to Aarhus
Broaden your social circle by having an after-work drink with other people from around Aarhus.
Tir na nÓg, Frederiksgade 40, 8000 Aarhus
Sign up for a fun playdate for babies and toddlers, while parents socialise over coffee and sweets.
Møllestien Folkehuset, Grønnegade 10, 8000 Aarhus C
In this 5-minute pitch event, you will get to know some great clubs and associations in the area.
Tir na nÓg, Frederiksgade 40, 8000 Aarhus
Aarhus City Welcome is a one-of-a-kind event dedicated and tailored to all international professionals, accompanying partners/family and students in Aarhus.
Dokk1, Hack Kampmanns Plads 2, 8000 Aarhus C
Herning
International Citizen Day – 20 September 2025
Get to know associations, activities and things to do in the Herning area.
Herning Library, Østergade 8, 7400 Herning
Ringkøbing-Skjern
World Cup in Soccer 2025 in Ringkøbing – 13 September 2025
Ringkøbing-Skjern Municipality and Ringkøbing IF (RIF) are inviting people of all nationalities to form their own 'national teams' and take part in a fun, community World Cup soccer tournament.
Ringkøbing IF (RIF), Fasers Led 2, 6950 Ringkøbing
South Denmark
Esbjerg
Join us for a pleasant afternoon at Esbjerg International House, where you can meet other newcomers and hear more about the many experiences, activities, and cultural and leisure options which await you in Esbjerg.
Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg
Join us for a pleasant afternoon with networking and information, where you can meet other newcomers and people from the cultural and leisure life in Ribe.
Ribe Fritidscenter, Sportsvej 8, Ribe
Become a volunteer: Come and hear how you can be part of Grimm villain-inspired decorating, workshops and activities as part of FantasyFestival 2025.
Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg
Meet new people at the Living Room newcomers cafe.
Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23, 6700 Esbjerg
Come meet companies looking to employ for unskilled, skilled and admin positions and more.
Esbjerg Jobcenter, Exnersgade 33, 6700 Esbjerg
Be inspired for sports, music, volunteering, dance, outdoors/nature and more.
- Info about leisure life: Torvet & Kongensgade, Esbjerg
- Assoc's fair: Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg
Join an evening of boardgames with Danes & internationals.
Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23, 6700 Esbjerg
Enter the Dark Forest of Grimm Villains with activities & workshops.
- Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg
- Esbjerg Hovedbibliotek, Nørregade 19, Esbjerg
Esbjerg
Try out Bouldering, Cricket, Archery, Ping pong, Bachata latin dance, Toastmasters public speaking and more.
Follow the link to see dates and addresses for the different events
Tips & tricks for job seeking in Denmark.
Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23, 6700 Esbjerg
Blue Water Dokken, Gl. Vardevej 82, 6700 Esbjerg
Join an evening of boardgames with Danes & internationals.
Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23, 6700 Esbjerg
Learn more about Ribe at a free guided tour.
Meetup: Sct. Peders Gade 15, Ribe
Learn more about Esbjerg city at a free guided walk.
Meetup: Torvet, Esbjerg
Get tools to navigate cultural differences and master your new life in Denmark.
Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23, 6700 Esbjerg
Vejle
From August 28th we offer you a weekly session, where you will get tips to your job search in Denmark/Vejle and be introduced to the Danish job marked together with other job seekers.
Vejle Kommune, Skolegade 1, 7100 Vejle
Join this newcomer event where you can meet others who have also recently moved to Vejle – and who knows, make a new best friend and start up your Vejle network.
Spinderihallerne, Spinderigade 11E, 7100 Vejle
Meet a wide range of authors, researchers, debaters, architects, musicians and food creators who, through conversations, music and food events, put the community under the microscope.
Spinderihallerne, Spinderigade 11E 7100 Vejle
Skov Advokater and Sydbank invite you to an introduction on buying real estate in Denmark.
Sydbank, Kirkegade 4, 7100 Vejle
Det Gamle Rådhus, Klostergade 1, 7100 Vejle
Join us at Vejle Boldklub (VB) for a newcomer event where we will get a tour, eat together and end off with watching a National Super League match together.
Vejle Boldklub, Roms Hule 6, 7100 Vejle
Kolding
Food Reformers invites you to the 4th edition of Trash hunt – a trash-picking event with a fun twist.
R10, Riberdyb 10, 6000 Kolding
Get introduced to some of the cultural and leisure activities that Kolding has to offer and get a chance to meet other newcomers in Kolding.
KUC, Ågade 27, 6000 Kolding
Campus Fair is your chance to explore everything Kolding has to offer. Discover local clubs and cultural offers – enjoy music, fun activities and much more.
UC Syd Kolding, Universitetsparken 2, 6000 Kolding
Billund
Danish Culture is an extreme – 25 September 2025
With humor and a twinkle in his eye, the speaker Anatolie Cantir describes our 'distinct Danish culture' as an “extreme” culture. So prepare for a couple of hours where you’ll gain new perspectives on how Danish culture is perceived by others – while giving your laughing muscles a good workout in great company.
Billund Erhverv, Kløvermarken 35, Billund
Sønderborg
Restaurant SKAAL, Rådhustorvet 6, Sønderborg
- Just show up from 19.00 / Komme einfach ab 19 Uhr vorbei
Are you new to Sønderborg Municipality? Then come to our Newcomers' Café. The event is free of charge and will be held in English.
Hotel Sønderborg Kaserne, Gerlachsgade 8 (Salen), 6400 Sønderborg
Aabenraa, Sønderborg, Tønder & Haderslev
Around 100 South Danish companies looking for qualified workers are taking part in this relocation and job fair. You can also find information about taxes, property, kindergartens, schools, Danish language courses and much more.
Arena Aabenraa, Hjelmallé 3, 6200 Aabenraa
Die süddänischen Gemeinden (Haderslev, Sønderborg, Tønder und Aabenraa) suchen nach qualifizierter Arbeitskraft und veranstalten deshalb – zusammen mit URS (Udviklingsråd Sønderjylland) – eine gemeinsame Zuzügler- und Jobmesse für Leute, die gerne in unserer schönen Gegend leben und arbeiten möchten.
An ca. 50 verschiedenen Informationsständen kannst du dich z.B. über Steuern, Immobilien, Kindergärten und Schulen, Kultur- und Freizeitangeboten, Dänisch-Sprachkursen und vieles mehr informieren.
Arena Aabenraa, Hjelmallé 3, 6200 Aabenraa
Odense
International Welcome Day & Opening of International House Odense – 27 september 2025
Come and meet some of Odense's local organisations – from sports clubs to volunteer groups, cultural organisations and public institutions.
Borgernes Hus, Østre Stationsvej 15, Odense
Kerteminde
Welcome meeting internationals in Kerteminde Kommune – 17 September 2025
Learn more about the services available in the local community, what the municipality can offer you, and meet local associations and organisations and gain some insight into Danish work culture.
Munkebo Sognegård, Fjordvej 66, 5330 Munkebo
Zealand
Lolland Falster
Fællesspisning (pot luck) with invited speakers.
Nykøbing Falster – Markedshallen
- More information coming soon
Fællesspisning (pot luck) with invited speakers.
Maribo – Det Gule Pakhus (Qvadesgård)
- More information coming soon
Capital Region
Lyngby
Lyngby Day / International Welcome Day – 5 September 2025
Gain insights and new relations in Lyngby, learn how to connect with Danes by participating in local organisations, and meet local ambassadors who are ready to share their experiences of living in Lyngby and Denmark. Finally, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the iconic town hall.
Lyngby-Taarbæk Rådhus, Lyngby Torv 17, 2800 Kongens Lyngby
Copenhagen
The programme is for international students from the Greater Copenhagen region enrolled in a Danish higher educational institution and doing a bachelor or master. Also, newly graduated from a Danish higher educational institution can apply. The programme is a combination of seminars and a mentorship.
Nørregade 7B, 1165 Copenhagen
The course is a free 5-day course in English, aimed at giving unemployed international talents a greater chance of finding a job in Denmark.
Københavns Erhvervshus, Gammel Køge Landevej 43, 2500 Valby
The Career Kick Start programme is for full-degree international students in the first year of their bachelor’s or master’s degree who are seeking a student job. Join the course to learn how to structure your CV, write job applications, develop networking strategies and more.
Københavns Erhvervshus, Gammel Køge Landevej 43, 2500 Valby
International Citizen Days 2025 brings together public authorities, private organisations and local communities for 2 days of help and guidance on everything from job and career to housing and social life in a warm and ‘hyggelig’ atmosphere.
Øksnehallen, Halmtorvet 11, 1700 København
Københavns Erhvervshus, Gammel Køge Landevej 43, 2500 Valby
The Career Kick Start programme is for full-degree international students in the first year of their bachelor’s or master’s degree who are seeking a student job. Join the course to learn how to structure your CV, write job applications, develop networking strategies and more.
Københavns Erhvervshus, Gammel Køge Landevej 43, 2500 Valby
Join us for a cosy event and discover the Ambassador Network. No strings attached – just to hear how you can get started with sharing your Danish life on social media and meet other internationals in Copenhagen.
International House, Copenhagen, Nyropsgade 1, 1602 København V
Videos
Videos
The video below is a guide to you as a Nordic citizen on which steps you need to follow if you are staying in Denmark for more than 3 months.
The video below is a guide to you as an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen, or as a family member to such a citizen, on which steps you need to follow if you are staying in Denmark for more than 3 months.
The video below is a guide to you as a citizen from outside the EU/EEA, taking up residence in Denmark for more than 3 months to work or study.
The film 'Welcome to Digital Denmark' introduces you to some of the public digital solutions that are used in Denmark, for instance Digital Post and MitID:
'The Danish Tax System' explains the tax system in Denmark.
The video is the result of joint efforts between the Confederation of Danish Industry (Dansk Industri), the Danish Tax Agency (Skattestyrelsen), and International House Copenhagen (Københavns Kommune) as part of the project ‘Talent to Denmark’:
About
About Welcome September
Welcome to events all over Denmark tailored for international talent, considering or already living in Denmark.
Municipalities, state authorities, business organisations, student organisations, business regions and associations have joined forces to create Welcome September.
Welcome September is part of Talent to a Green Denmark – a national initiative aimed towards the attraction, reception, and retention of international talent to Denmark.
Talent to a Green Denmark is funded by the European Social Fund and Danmarks Erhvervsfremmebestyrelse.
Press contact – for inquiries about Welcome September:
Rikke Harboe
E: rhar@aalborg.dk
M: +45 99 31 15 30
Anne Eg Jensen
E: anej@aarhus.dk
M: +45 41 87 22 85
Louise Seest
E: F11w@kk.dk
M: +45 60 17 77 37
