Hi, Im looking for information about the national anthem of Denmark.

Who wrote the Danish national anthem (lyrics and music)?

When was the national anthem of Denmark officially adopted?

Please add any valuable information like links to anthem’s mp3, video, lyrics, free sheet music etc.

The National anthem of Denmark is “Der er et yndigt land” ; “Kong Christian” which means in English “There is a lovely land; king christian”.

Denmark’s anthem lyrics were written by Adam Gottlob OEHLENSCHLAGER and the music was written by Hans Ernst KROYER; Johannes EWALD/unknown.

Denmark Has Two National Anthems With Equal Status; “Der Er Et Yndigt Land,” Adopted 1844, Is A National Anthem, While “Kong Christian,” Adopted 1780, Serves As Both A National And Royal Anthem; “Kong Christian” Is Also Known As “Kong Christian Stod Ved Hojen Mast” (King Christian Stood By The Lofty Mast) And “Kongesangen” (The King’s Anthem); Within Denmark, The Royal Anthem Is Played Only When Royalty Is Present And Is Usually Followed By The National Anthem; When Royalty Is Not Present, Only The National Anthem Is Performed; Outside Denmark, The Royal Anthem Is Played, Unless The National Anthem Is Requested.

 

Press to download the mp3 file of Denmark’s National anthem – See link (file source: cia world factbook).

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSwV-DJivQU

 

There is a lovely country

it stands with broad beeches

near the salty eastern beach

It winds itself in hill, valley,

it is called old Denmark

and it is Freja’s hall

There sat in former times,

the armour-suited warriors,

rested from conflict

Then they went forward to the enemies’ injury,

now their bones are resting

behind the mound’s menhir

That country is still lovely,

because the sea waves so blue frolic,

and the foliage stands so green

And noble women, beautiful maidens,

and men and brisk swains

inhabit the Danes’ islands

Hail king and fatherland!

Hail every a Dane-citizen,

who works, what he can

Our old Denmark shall endure,

as long as the beech reflects

its top in the blue wave

 

You can find more information about Danish anthem on Wikipedia – See link.

Danish national symbol: lion; mute swan.

Conventional short form country name: Denmark.

Conventional long form country name: Kingdom of Denmark.

Local short form country name: Danmark.

Local long form country name: Kongeriget Danmark.

 

Denmark Government Type: constitutional monarchy.

 

Constitutional monarchy is a system of government in which a monarch is guided by a constitution whereby his/her rights, duties, and responsibilities are spelled out in written law or by custom.ֲ