Copenhagen continues welcoming Spaniards

More and more Spaniards keep moving to Denmark, so this community doesn't stop growing. What is more, according to the Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE), there are nearly 8,000 Spanish residents. The vast majority are concentrated in Copenhagen, where the Spanish Embassy registers around 6,000 enrollees. But what motivates people to move to this Scandinavian country?

Lorena Infante, a 24-year-old contemporary dancer from Valladolid living in Copenhagen, reveals she chose it because “she wanted to be away from her country for a while” and “live a new experience.” She opted for this city due to her passion for dance, believing Northern European countries are always “one step ahead.”

On the other hand, Bárbara Jefaza, a 44-year-old lawyer from Vigo, explains her life change: “My husband was offered a great job, and as a freelance lawyer, I adapted very well.” She noticed that learning the language was a challenge due to its uniqueness, but daily classes helped her to master it.

First impressions

Lorena has been in Copenhagen since November 2025, while Bárbara arrived in April 2024. Both acknowledge “quite a strong cultural shock” but invite all Spaniards to come, as “it’s a very calm city” that “adjusts to each person’s pace of life.” As Bárbara emphasizes, it’s a truly “citizen-friendly” place.

This story is for a young audience in Spain and could be published on EL PAÍS or RTVE.