Denmark
Der er et yndigt land
There Is a Lovely Land
1819
1835
Adam Oehlenschlager
Hans Ernst Kroyer
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Context
Written by Adam Oehlenschlager in 1819, the anthem describes Denmark's natural beauty. Denmark is one of few countries with two national anthems: this civil anthem and the royal anthem 'Kong Christian stod ved hojen mast'.
Lyrics
Der er et yndigt land,
det står med brede bøge
nær salten østerstrand;
det bugter sig i bakke, dal,
det hedder gamle Danmark
og det er Frejas sal.
Det er et yndigt land,
og det har brede bøge
nær salten østerstrand.
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Interesting facts
- • Denmark has two official national anthems: this civic one and a royal anthem
- • References the Norse goddess Freja, connecting Denmark to its Viking heritage
- • One of the oldest national anthems in continuous use in Scandinavia