Events and Culture

Sport and Social Activities

Would you like to play aussie rules football or cricket in Denmark? You can also click here and find information about clubs for Australians in Copenhagen, Iceland and Oslo.

You can also join Copenhagen Netball Club which has members from Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, England, Denmark, and other countries, and welcomes aspiring netballers of all ages and abilities. Danish Boomerang Club is open to new participants. In Copenhagen, the Club meets on Saturdays between 10-12 a.m. on the open area beside the Pavilion in Fælledparken, when the weather allows it.

The Australian Association Norway organises regular social events of interest to the Australian community in Norway.

The Southern Cross Club Denmark is a social club for Australians and New Zealanders in Denmark.

Culture and recreation in Australia

Directory of Australian cultural organisations and resources

 Miscellaneous

The website Allied Airmen 1939-45 includes all airmen burried in Denmark during World War II, including Australian soldiers. Plots, cemeteries, monuments and a number of crash sites ae shown with exact positions on maps and photos.

Australian Literature

If you are considering reading Australian fiction, you may find inspiration from the list below. Here you will find a selection of books by Australian authors, which you in most cases should be able to borrow through your local library (in Denmark).

Adult fiction:

Murray Bail (1998): Eucalyptus
Peter Carey (2000): True History of the Kelly Gang
J.M. Coetzee (2007): Diary of a Bad Year
Richard Flanagan (1994): Death of a River Guide
Richard Flanagan (2001): Gould’s Book of Fish
Miles Franklin (1901): My Brilliant Career
Helen Garner (1971): Monkey Grip
Nikki Gemmell (1997): Shiver
Nikki Gemmell (1998): Cleave
Kate Grenville (1999): The Idea of Perfection
Kate Grenville (2005): The Secret River
Kate Jennings (1996): Snake
Gail Jones (2007): Sorry
Henry Lawson (1901): The Drover’s Wife
Joan Lindsay (1967): Picnic at Hanging Rock
David Malouf (1978): An Imaginary Life
Doris Pilkington Garimara (2002): Follow the Rabbit Proof Fence
Patrick White (1951): Voss
Tim Winton (1986): That Eye the Sky
Tim Winton (1991): Cloudstreet
Tim Winton (2001): Dirt Music
Alexis Wright (1997): Plains of Promise

Young Adult Fiction:

Paul Jennings (1991): The Naked Ghost
John Marsden (1993-99): The “Tomorrow When the War Began” series
Emily Rodda (1994-2003): The “Rowan of Rin” series
Emily Rodda (2000-05): The “Deltora” series

Children’s Books:

Nan Chauncy (1961): Tangara
Mem Fox (1978): Possum Magic

This list is not a list of Australia’s “best” fiction, nor is it a complete list of all good Australian books. It is hoped, however, that this list can inspire those who seek an introduction to Australian authors. Good ideas for works that could be on the list are always welcome per e-mail.