Denmark
Toms
Known For: Classic Danish confectionery with brands like Anthon Berg, Galle & Jessen. Famous for marzipan and liquorice as well as chocolate.
Employees: Between 1,200–1,700 depending on season
Farming & Ethics: Toms has committed to responsible sourcing and works with suppliers to ensure fair treatment of cocoa farmers, but currently lacks full traceability and direct farmer support programs.
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Known For: Small, lively, versatile farm helper
Why They’re a Top Pick: Denmark and Sweden may argue over everything from pastries to pop music—but when it comes to dogs, they nailed it together.
Lego
Known for: LEGO bricks, LEGO Technic, LEGO Star Wars, LEGO City, LEGO Friends. Loved for creative, open-ended play and innovation in education and storytelling. Est. 1932.
Employees: ~24,000
Manufactured in: Denmark, Hungary, Czech Republic, China, Mexico, USA
Hygge
Warmth, candles, and quiet joy.
Born in Denmark, but loved from Berlin to Brussels and Stockholm to Strasbourg. Hygge (pronounced “hoo-guh”) describes those cozy, content moments: a fireplace, wool socks, cake with friends. In the dark months, all of Europe borrows a little Danish wisdom.
Donkey Republic
Copenhagen-based bike-sharing service offering easy, app-based rentals of regular and electric bikes across 15+ European countries. It's known for its reliability, flexible pickup/drop-off locations, and integration with city mobility systems.
https://www.donkey.bike
Morsø
Known for: Cast-iron outdoor grills, wood-fired ovens (classic Danish design). Est. 1853
Manufactured in: Denmark (in-house cast iron foundry)
Users say: Renowned for robust build and timeless design. Customers praise the durable quality and aesthetics
Martinsen
Known for: Traditional charcoal kettle grills, also gas BBQ models. Est. 1973
Manufactured in: Denmark
Users say: Admired for craftsmanship and longevity. Use of stainless steel and aluminum yields a “beautiful finish and a long lifespan”
Mette Frederiksen
Position: Prime Minister of Denmark
Known for: Known for her pragmatic leadership style, Frederiksen led Denmark through the COVID-19 crisis with firm public health decisions and steady communication. She has been a consistent supporter of Ukraine and a key contributor to EU policy on defense, security, and migration.
Margrethe Vestager
Former Role: EU Commissioner for Competition & Digital (2014–2024)
Known for: As EU Commissioner, Vestager became a defining figure in the regulation of Big Tech, leading high-profile antitrust cases against companies like Google, Apple, and Amazon. She played a central role in shaping Europe’s digital sovereignty agenda, championing fair competition, data protection, and market transparency.
Carlsberg
Ownership: Carlsberg Group (Denmark), breweries in Europe & Asia
Beer brands: Carlsberg, Tuborg, Kronenbourg 1664, Baltika, Grimbergen
Employees (Europe): ~17,000
Production: ~101M hl
Key markets: Denmark, France, UK, China, India