Are Danes really that happy?

Denmark is known to be one of the happiest countries in the world. This might seem peculiar considering the Danish grey winters and the reserved nature of the Danes. This episode looks at the underlying causes of why that is, and gives suggestions on how to raise the level of happiness. Host: Emma Elisabeth Holtet. Guest: Professor Christian Bjørnskov, Aarhus University.

Om Podcasten

Have you ever wondered why the Danes, who were once some of Europe’s most feared warriors, the notorious Vikings, are now one of the happiest, most trusting, most equal, and most democratic people in the world? The podcast “Let’s Talk about Denmark” takes a closer look at the Danes and the values of their welfare state and explores how happiness, trust, welfare and democracy go hand in hand. The podcast is produced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark in cooperation with Aarhus University Press. Read more about Denmark on www.Denmark.dk. Host: Emma Elisabeth Holtet.