Ukraine House in Denmark is the center of Ukrainian culture in Denmark.
A home away from home for the Ukrainian community and a focal point for Danes discovering Ukrainian culture. We build bridges based on shared values and complementary perspectives.
In February 2023, the Danish Ministry of Culture allocated the former Danish Architectural Center premises in central Copenhagen to our team. What began as an ambitious vision has become a thriving cultural hub.
“Ukrainian culture today is not only heritage — it is resistance. To nurture it, to speak our language, to create — means to defend the very right of Ukraine to exist.”
— Nataliia Popovych, Chairperson
Impact by Numbers
12,500+ visitors
welcomed since opening
150+ public events
organized by our international volunteer team
10 exhibitions
105 events in 2024 alone:
36 panel discussions, 20 film screenings, 15 book presentations, 5 workshops, 4 exhibitions, and 3 installations
OUR MISSION
Creating a lasting positive impact on the Ukrainian-Danish collaboration, security and lasting peace in Europe by facilitating robust intercultural dialogue, multi-disciplinary projects and programs between people and institutions, promoting Ukraine’s cultural heritage, modern culture and entrepreneurship, creating opportunities for Ukraine and Denmark in the future.
The Team Behind the Mission
Led by Nataliya Popovych, our core team of 20 volunteers, supported by 120+ project contributors, has dedicated three years to this mission. In 2024, we welcomed our first two part-time employees, though 90% of operations still depend on passionate volunteer expertise.
2025 Highlights
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Marked three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion by presenting "Voices of Dignity: Defending Ukraine", featuring poetry by Ukrainian poet-soldiers Yaryna Chornohuz and Artur Dron’ read in Danish by Brigadier Generals (R) Lone Træholt and Hans Christian Enevold.
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Launched "Taste of Ukraine", a cultural and culinary series exploring Ukraine’s regions through history, traditions, and local cuisines, from Halychyna to Crimean Tatar heritage.
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Hosted "Freedom Beats: European DJ Set" together with EUNIC Denmark partners, welcoming over 150 guests to an open-air evening of music and solidarity.
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Organized "SKRYNYA: Ukrainian Pop-Up Charity Market" in cooperation with the Embassy of Ukraine in Denmark, welcoming more than 600 visitors in support of Ukrainian makers and crafts.
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Partnered with the London-based fair Material Matters to present "Material Resistance: Ukrainian Design in Action" during 3daysofdesign, welcoming over 500 visitors to experience Ukrainian design.
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Presented "Uncurtained: Ukrainian Art in Danish Collections 1989–2023", the first exhibition dedicated to Ukrainian–Danish artistic collaboration, featuring works by 28 Ukrainian artists.
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Introduced Ukrainian sounds to Copenhagen Jazz Festival through pianist Andriy Pokaz's innovative fusion of jazz, classical, and folk music
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Hosted 25 film screenings bringing Ukrainian cinema to Danish audiences
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Established the Ukrainian Language Café, creating a regular, safe, and welcoming space for learning and practicing Ukrainian.
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Facilitated the creation of 3 series of new Ukrainian-history focused podcasts in Danish.
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Organized 152 events, convened 47 panel discussions, organized 11 book presentations and 5 culinary events, and co-hosted or participated in 16 major events beyond Ukraine House.
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Looking Forward
Ukraine House in Denmark continues as a platform for voices of solidarity and freedom, protecting Ukrainian culture under existential threat and strengthening the bridge between Ukrainian and Danish cultures while expanding partnerships with international institutions across the Nordic countries and the European Union.
Who we work for
Copenhageners and European public
We strengthen ties between Denmark and Ukraine through intercultural dialogue, revealing shared heritage and fostering multidisciplinary Danish-Ukrainian collaboration.
Ukrainian Diaspora and refugees
We provide emotional, cultural and practical support to help thousands of Ukrainians integrate into Danish society while maintaining their sense of home and preparing responsible citizens for democratic Ukraine's future.
Ukrainian and Danish children
We help children learn about and maintain Ukrainian identity, understand Ukrainian cultural contributions to world heritage, and build emotional resilience through community connection with global Ukrainians.
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