This May marks 80 years since Denmark was liberated from Nazi occupation. The official commemorations for the 80th anniversary began at 15:30 with a special service at Vor Frue Kirke in Copenhagen. The Royal Family, members of the Danish Parliament, diplomats, and veterans of the resistance attended the service.
The event was broadcast on DR and TV2 from 19:30 to 21:00, and featured a performance by the Copenhagen Boys’ Choir (Københavns Drengekor).
Later, the Royal Family and veterans proceeded to Mindelunden in Ryvangen — a memorial park dedicated to Danish resistance fighters and civilians who died during the Nazi occupation. Originally a site for executions and burials, Mindelunden hosted a ceremony that included a speech by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, musical performances by DR Pigekoret (DR’s Girls’ Choir), a community sing-along, and a wreath-laying.
Across Denmark, additional commemorations took place, including ceremonies, concerts, and public gatherings, all paying tribute to the nation’s journey from occupation to freedom.
