Denmark News Roundup on a Wednesday Day
In the heart of Denmark, the bustling city of Copenhagen continues to show resilience in its real estate market, despite a slight year-over-year decrease in the national median home price.
According to recent data, the median home price in Denmark was approximately $307,000 USD in July 2025, representing a 5.5% decrease compared to last year. However, the price per square foot has increased by 33.1% compared to last year, suggesting a shift towards smaller or better-quality homes. This nuanced situation has kept the market competitive, with many homes receiving multiple offers and the typical time for homes to go pending at around 39 days on average.
The local market in Copenhagen, particularly, shows signs of strength. Prices in key areas, such as prestigious or architecturally ambitious developments along the coastline north of the city, have continued to rise. The average listing price for a 140 sq m home in Denmark was about 3.1 million Danish kroner (roughly $460,000 USD) as of early August 2025.
Rent costs provide additional context, with an 85 m² furnished accommodation in an expensive Copenhagen area estimated at approximately 22,244 DKK (roughly $3,200 USD) per month, reflecting the relatively high cost of living.
Meanwhile, in the world of football, Maxime Soulas, a defender for Sønderjyske, made headlines when he received an unusual award. After scoring the opening goal in a 3-2 win against Nordsjælland, Maxime received 55 kilograms of potatoes instead of a traditional bottle of champagne. The French player, who joined Sønderjyske in 2021 after playing for Amager in 2020, donated the potatoes to his club's cafeteria and a local soup kitchen.
Unfortunately, Copenhagen has also been the scene of a robbery trial against unlicensed taxi drivers. Between September 2023 and April 2024, more than 50 victims were scammed or robbed in unlicensed taxis, with incidents taking place in Copenhagen as well as in Aalborg, Vejle, and Aarhus areas. Nine men are on trial, charged with systematically scamming and robbing passengers in unlicensed taxis.
In international news, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway are joining a new scheme to purchase weapons from the United States on behalf of Ukraine. This initiative was launched on Monday and aims to support Ukraine in its ongoing conflict.
The low number of apartments on the market in Copenhagen is the lowest since January 2013, according to housing portal Boligsiden. With high demand for flats, they tend to sell quickly, contributing to the low number available. As of the start of August 2025, only 1,165 flats were available in Copenhagen, marking a 12-year low.
These developments underscore the dynamic and evolving nature of the Copenhagen housing market and the broader Danish economy, offering a mix of challenges and opportunities for both home buyers and sellers.
[1] [source for home price data] [2] [source for rent data] [3] [source for Copenhagen area home price data] [4] [source for coastal development home price data] [5] [source for low number of flats on the market]
Articles detailing the real estate market in Denmark showcase an intriguing blend of trends. Despite a minor drop in the national median home price, politics surrounding the market, such as the scarcity of apartments on the market in Copenhagen, contribute to a competitive buying environment (general-news).
And in the realm of sports news, football defender Maxime Soulas made a unique headline when he opted for potatoes instead of champagne after scoring a goal (sports). The potatoes were later donated to his club's cafeteria and a local soup kitchen.
