Danish ‘hygge’ is a broad term associated with everything that can be described as beautiful, friendly, comfortable, relaxing, secure and often homely.

Employees in Denmark have the most daily spare time of any of their European neighbours, according to a new interactive index from the OECD. Even if Danes spent 10 hours a day eating and sleeping, they would still have just over six hours to watch TV, go for a bike ride or visit a nearby town.

The index defines leisure time and personal hygiene as time spent eating, sleeping, socializing, hobbies, watching television and using computers.

Maybe you are already acquainted with the Danish 37-hour week or the legally prescribed 5-week holiday. However, what to do with all that free time?

We Danes are known for our active social life. We have a tradition of founding associations for young and old. Our leisure activities in particular take place in clubs and associations. The Danish Sports Association alone has around 9,000 sports clubs with a total of over 1.9 million members. Whether you like running, rowing, knitting, playing chess, singing in a choir or brewing beer - there is a club and association for every interest.

Danish associations are the backbone of social life. Many function as volunteer-based hangouts where you show up and do what you love with people who share your passion.

Aabenraa Municipality also offers a diverse cultural life, so that you can always spend your free time in an interesting way.

You can also use the Danish and German libraries as a cultural meeting point. There are not only books, but you can read magazines and newspapers too, surf the Internet for free, as well as print and copy. There are play corners and other activities for the little ones, and there are readings, sewing courses and theater groups as well.